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Common causes of Truck Accidents in Delaware
Some consider Trucks to be more dangerous on the road than passenger vehicles. They are much larger and heavier than the typical passenger vehicle carrying large cargo with multiple sets of wheels. Commercial drivers are specialty licensed and must take special care when driving such large vehicles. Small errors caused by a Truck driver can cause catastrophic events when accidents occur involving large Trucks and trailers. Truck accidents are typically much more severe than a passenger vehicle accident. There are many reasons and factors that are involved in a Truck accident in Delaware. Delaware is very close to Washington, D.C, Baltimore, Philadelphia and New Jersey which means a large amount of traffic flows through Delaware on a daily basis. Heavy traffic unfortunately also means an increase risk of Auto and Truck Accidents on such roads as Route 1, the Delaware Turnpike of Interstate 95 and I-95.
Common mistakes made by passenger drivers around large trucks
- Poor Driving
Driving in the Trucks 'dead zones' where the driver cannot see the passenger car.
- Changing Lanes Quickly
Trucks have a much harder time breaking and handling if a car quickly comes in front of them.
- Driving Too Close
Trucks make very wide right turns and will turn slightly left before turning right to make the right turn, commonly a passenger car will drive too closely to the Truck causing an accident.
- Abruptly Getting In Front of a Truck
Trucks take a much longer time to accelerate and break. If a passenger car gets in front of a Truck going much faster, the Truck will have a very hard time slowing down.
Accidents can be caused by one faulty driver, or two or more faulty drivers. Some Truck accidents occur when a passenger vehicle driver makes a unsafe decision about a Trucks capabilities. Trucks are have a much harder time when breaking than a passenger vehicle. Trucks also have less visibility than a passenger vehicle, resulting in several 'dead zones' where the driver cannot see.
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Truck Drivers may also be a fault for several reasons
- Driver Negligence
This is when the driver simply failed to act reasonably, causing an accident and/or injury.
- Not Properly Trained or Licensed
The driver may not be properly licensed thereby driving illegally and may not have experience driving a large vehicle.
- Over Worked
The driver may have been simply driving too long, there are driving limits in place to try and prevent this activity. If the rules were bypassed then the driver is at fault.
- Driving Too Fast
With limited handling, visibility, breaking, and acceleration it is extremely unsafe for a Truck driver to go over the speed limit. The chances for an accident are significantly increased when fast speeds are involved.
- Drinking & Driving
If the driver is impaired from use of drugs are alcohol it creates an extremely unsafe environment for all that are involved.
- Weather / Road Conditions
With bad weather comes bad road conditions. Chances of an accident are increased during bad weather, such as rain, snow, sleet, strong winds, etc. Bad weather can cause low visibility and slippery roads.
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If you have been in involved in a Truck Accident you should speak with MorrisJames Personal Injury group. Do you know if the driver was at fault? Was the driver properly licensed? Was the driver impaired due to Drugs or Alcohol? Let us help you are protect you and your family.
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