The Most Common Causes of Truck Wrecks

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The Most Common Causes of Truck Wrecks
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The worst types of accidents are those involving
huge trucks. Because of their size and their
heavy load, they are giants on the roads and the
kings of traffic. Almost every truck accident
ends up with at least one person dead or
hospitalized.
Semi and commercial trucks are the key elements
of Americas economic growth. Because of their
value, many companies employ more trucks every
year. The roads are crowded with trucks going up
and down the state, 24/7. With that many trucks
on the roads, accidents are imminent.
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Exhaustion and Fatigue
Probably the number one cause of all truck
accidents is exhaustion. Some drivers are known
to drive up to 700 miles in one day. Covering
that much ground is exhausting, and without
proper rest and sleep, the driver will enter the
stage of extreme fatigue and dizziness.
Eventually, mistakes will start to occur and one
could cause an accident.
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On top of that, the driver could fall asleep
behind the wheel. According to the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration, one in
every 5 truck accidents resulted from the
exhausted driver, where one in 9 resulted from a
driver falling asleep. If you end up in a truck
accident, and you believe that it was caused by
someone elses negligence, contact truck accident
attorneys in Los Angeles at JML Law and schedule
your free consultation to learn more about your
legal rights and receive a free case evaluation.
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Alcohol and Drugs
Many truckers are notorious for consuming heavy
alcohol every once in a while. Combined with
driving, it gives a deadly combination. However,
certain in their driving skills, most drivers
will neglect the fact the alcohol could cause
them to end up in a disastrous accident. They
will consume liquor and continue to drive. In
such a condition, it is only a matter of time
before they find themselves involved in an
accident. The same goes with drugs at first, it
may seem like a cool idea, but once the drugs
start kicking in, they will take their toll. All
drivers who are pulled over for alcohol or drug
abuse are restrained and risk losing their
license. At the same time, their cargo is late
and they end up losing more than they could
afford.
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Overspeeding and Poor Truck Maintenance
Driving under the speed limit is sometimes too
hard for many truckers, as they are constantly on
the clock to arrive at a target destination. For
that reason, many drivers push the pedal to the
metal and hope for the best. Speeding was always
one of the main causes of accidents, and trucks
are no different than other motor vehicles.
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On the other hand, a poorly maintained truck is
more likely to end up in an accident than the
truck that has been maintained properly over
time. Before going on the next trip, always check
for oil leaks, check your tires, hydraulics and
your oil level. If you end up in an accident,
consult Los Angeles truck accident attorneys at
JML Law and see whether or not you are eligible
to file a claim. If the accident was not your
fault, you may have a good chance to obtain the
rightful compensation.
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