Trucking Accidents & Big Truck Deaths

Trucking accidents happen across the United States at an alarming pace. In fact thousands of catastrophic injuries and wrongful deaths each year due to the negligent, reckless and aggressive driving habits of 1000's of truck drivers. In fact, according to U.S. Government statistics each year approximately 5,362 people are killed in trucking accidents and another 142,000 people injured. This equals more than sixteen truck-related injuries each hour and more than fourteen truck-related deaths a day. Sadly, many of those injured have loss of limb, spinal cord injuries and major head injuries.

Trucking Accident Investigation

In every semi truck accident serious injury or wrongful death case, an immediate truck accident scene investigation must be started so as to preserve and document the scene of the accident, debris, the condition of the brakes, inspection of the logbooks and inspection and photographing of the scene and different vehicles in question. Typically we hire a truck accident investigator and an engineering firm to begin the accident reconstruction to go to the scene of the semi truck accident and gather the evidence needed in the trial of this matter. This investigation includes locating the vehicles, securing the vehicles in a locked storage or lot and photographing each of them and to check for any truck equipment defects or maintenance issues that may have contributed to the accident as well. Additionally, it is essential to interview the police officers, EMS medical personnel, wrecker drivers, and any witnesses to the accident.

Causes of Many Semi Truck Accident Causes

Some of the most common causes of 18 wheeler trucking accidents include:

• Lack of Training on the part of the truck drivers;
• Truck drivers driving too fast for the conditions,
• 18 Wheeler trucks that are overloaded;
• Oversized Trucks going too fast;
• Fatigued, sleepy or tired driver driving too long and too many hours without rest;
• Speeding over the limit or driving at speeds or beyond the road and weather conditions;
• Running cars off the road;
• Poorly maintained brakes on the semi trucks;
• Driving in conditions of poor visibility due to smoke fog, snow or rain;
• Semi Truck driver's inexperience;
• Failure to yield the right of way;
• Dangerous & Aggressive driving behavior;
• Truck drivers under the influence of drugs and alcohol while driving;
• Driving the semi truck in bad weather conditions;
• Dangerous or reckless truck driver with a long record of wrecks and accidents;
• Unsafe safety systems, reflectors, lights and other warning devices and  
• Failure of semi truck to have installed an underide protection under guard.

Warning: 18 Wheeler Trucking Companies Don't Play Fair !

Remember you are NOT negotiating on level ground when dealing with a trucking company after a wreck. Accident claims resulting from semi truck accidents is a normal daily operation. Most trucking companies are highly skilled at auto truck accident investigation and claims practice. These adjusters represent the truck company,not you. Do not give them any type statements or sign any releases for medical records or employment records without talking to an attorney first. Often the medical release they ask your to sign, allows the adjuster to talk to the doctors without you or anyone being present and is often so broad, they can discuss non-accident related illnesses as well.

18 Wheeler Truck Accident Lawsuits & Legal Help

Large trucking companies have accident investigators, claims department & lawyers that are on call and dispatched to the scene of any major crash as soon as the trucking company learns there has been an accident. Meanwhile the families of the accident victims are tending to medical and hospital care and funeral arraignments, the trucking company is investigating the accident, interviewing witnesses and setting up their defense. This early start can be a huge advantage later on in a trucking accident lawsuit.  This is why the victims big truck accidents need to have a team of lawyers, investigators on their side, fighting for their rights. Call today and speak with Mr. Willis a Board Certified Personal Injury Trial Lawyer with over 25+ years of experience at helping victims of catastrophic injuries and wrongful deaths. Call for a Free Case Consultation.