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Truck Accidents
18-Wheeler | Semi-Truck | Tractor Trailer |
According to research compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were approximately 220,000 people injured in large truck, 18 wheeler, semi or tractor trailer accidents in the United States between 2005 and 2006.
According to a recent article in CNN - "Study: Texting while driving more dangerous for truckers" - a recent study by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute states that "Truckers who text while driving are 23 times more likely to crash or get into a near-wreck than an undistracted driver, while car drivers face the greatest danger when dialing their cell phones, a transportation study found."
In addition, the article also states that "Texting has been linked to a few high-profile crashes recently" including the Boston, Massachusetts, trolley accident and the September 2008 commuter train accident in which "engineer missed a stop signal while trading text messages with a friend, leading to a collision with a freight train that killed 25 people in California, according to federal investigators."
As more and more freight is transported across our nation’s highways via big trucks, 18 wheelers, semis or tractor trailers, the possibility of being injured in a truck accident, rollover or other type of accident may increase. In 2006 alone, and most disturbing, is that almost 5000 people were killed in truck related accidents.
Unfortunately, an unacceptable reason for some truck accidents, according to the data compiled by the NHTSA, is driver fatigue.
Other reasons for truck accidents may include:
- Stress Levels
- Carrying too much cargo/overloaded
- Lack of space between other vehicles
- Poor maintenance and inspection - leading to mechanical failure or defective truck components
- Unrealistic delivery schedules
- Cell phone use
- Speeding
If you have been injured in a truck/18 wheeler/semi or large truck accident, you may have a case/lawsuit and be entitled to compensation.
Please navigate to the links below to find more information on personal injury and what individuals suffering from a personal injury can do to protect their legal rights or contact us.
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