Semi Truck Accidents
Semi Truck Accidents Lawyer in Alabama
The Tuscaloosa trucking accident attorneys at Prince, Glover &
Hayes discuss semi truck safety precautions in Alabama and how safe
operating habits can avoid costly lawsuits and litigation.
Because of their great size and weight and the potential risks
associated with sharing the road with other drivers, truck drivers
have a higher level of responsibility to protect the safety of
others. All commercial trucks that engage in interstate
travel must follow the safety laws of the Federal Motor Carriers
Safety Administration. These laws encompass issues such as
driver training, installation and use of safety equipment, proper
maintenance and loading of the trucks, size and weight limits, and
limits on continuous operation time without rest.
Many semi truck accidents are caused by other motorists who share
the road with trucks. Passenger car drivers may be unaware of the
performance limitations associated with acceleration, braking, and
visibility that a truck driver must contend with. Passenger car
drivers can take the following precautions to avoid accidents with
semi trucks and the personal injury claims and wrongful death
lawsuits associated with semi truck accidents.
Because of the weight of a semi truck, any action by another
vehicle in the truck's vicinity that would cause a truck to
maneuver or brake quickly could cause an accident.
Specifically:
• Driving in the ""No-Zones" which are the areas behind and beside
an 18 wheeler where the truck driver's visibility is limited or
non-existent.
• Changing lanes abruptly in front of an 18 wheeler or passing
without allowing adequate space between vehicles.
• Failure to slow down or speed up when a tractor trailer is
changing lanes or merging without accelerating sufficiently.
• Driving between 18 wheelers or passing on the right.
• Failure to move a disabled vehicle completely out of moving
traffic.
By understanding the limitations of large vehicles like 18
wheelers, we can share the road more safely. Truckers and
other motorists can minimize the risk of semi truck accidents and
the serious injuries associated with them by obeying traffic laws
and by adopting safe driving practices. Call the Alabama vehicle
accident collision law firm, Prince, Glover & Hayes, at
1-888-804-1196 to find out how we can help with
your highway accident lawsuit, or complete our quick contact web
form.
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