Common Causes Of Car-truck Accidents

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Common Causes Of
Car-truck Accidents
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• When driving a passenger vehicle in and around
  the Philadelphia area, youre likely to find
  yourself in close proximity to commercial trucks.
• While this is most common on the interstate,
  dont be surprised if you come across these
  vehicles in a city setting as well.

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The Most Common Causes Car-truck Accidents

• Distracted Driving
• If a trucker isnt paying attention to the road
  for any reason, theyre more likely to cause an
  accident.
• For example, a trucker that doesnt see slow
  traffic ahead could strike a vehicle from behind,
  thus causing a chain reaction accident that
  injures many.

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• Reckless Driving
• Its likely that youve come across a reckless
  trucker in the past. Common examples include
  excessive speeding, weaving in and out of
  traffic, illegal passing and neglecting to use
  turn signals.

• Driving Under the Influence
• Alcohol, drugs and prescription medication have
  the potential to impact a drivers judgment,
  decision-making and alertness.

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• Inadequate Training
• Commercial truckers should receive training from
  their employer on things such as defensive
  driving and driving technique. Without the proper
  training, theres a greater chance that a trucker
  will cause an accident.

• Improper Loading
• There is a right and wrong way to load a
  commercial truck. Making a mistake in this area
  can increase the risk of tipping or losing a load
  in traffic.

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• Things To Enhance Your Safety
• Make yourself visible at all times
• Use turn signals
• Never pass a truck in the right lane
• Leave enough space when changing lanes in front
  of a truck
• Take extra caution when merging onto the highway
  in close proximity to a truck
• Never drive between two commercial trucks for a
  long period

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• If you or somebody you care about has been
  injured in a car accident caused by a negligent
  or careless truck driver, seek legal assistance
  as soon as possible.When you need a Philadelphia
  car accident attorney, the team of Soloff
  Zervanos, P.C. are ready to step in and help.
  Their knowledgeable and experienced lawyers
  understands that who will help determine your
  fault, investigate your case and help you prove
  negligence.

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• Philadelphia, PA 19102
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