Commercial Truck Collisions

Manchester Truck Crash Lawyers Discuss Common Causes of Truck Crashes

Did you know that commercial trucks are six times the length of an average vehicle and nearly 20 times their weight? It seems like every day that we see a story about one of these trucks being involved in a collision. Passenger cars share the roadways with commercial trucks, and when a collision occurs, drivers and their passengers often sustain extensive damages and injuries, sometimes with tragic results.

Driving a truck for a living requires skill, patience, and the ability to react quickly. Commercial vehicles of all sizes need to be aware of their surroundings at all times. Passenger vehicles must also use caution when driving near these vehicles.

The following issues are the most common causes of truck-related collisions:

The driver was inadequately trained to operate the vehicle
The driver was operating the vehicle for more hours than allowable by law
Unrealistic schedules caused the driver to operate the vehicle recklessly
The trailer was packed incorrectly, causing the trailer to shift while moving
Proper maintenance was not performed on the truck, causing mechanical failure
Falling asleep while driving or using medications that make an operator drowsy

manchester truck crash lawyers However, it should be noted that these are not the only truck driver related issues that cause serious collisions. The Truck Safety Coalition provides an abundance of information on trucking crashes and is a good resource. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration also provides helpful information.

Contact Experienced Manchester Truck Crash Lawyers for a Free Consultation

Have you or a loved one been injured in a truck-related collision? If so, it is essential that you have competent legal representation from the onset of your case through litigation. Big insurance companies have lawyers looking out for their interests and you should too!

For a free consultation, contact the Manchester truck crash lawyers at the Law Office of Manning Zimmerman & Oliveira PLLC. We may be reached at 603-624-7200 or by email at info@MZLawNH.com. We may also be contacted by using the “contact us” or chat feature on our website.