Bucks County Truck Accident Lawyer

Many factors contribute to the high rates of commercial truck accidents in the United States, including the following:

1. Blind spots: Areas that a driver can’t see using their mirrors are called blind spots. The length and size of a commercial vehicle increase the area that a driver can’t see while behind the wheel. Smaller cars can become trapped in a truck’s blind spot with deadly results.
2. Improper loading: Unbalanced, overloaded, or overweight commercial vehicles put other drivers on the road at significant risk. Freight can cause a truck to tip as the cargo shifts during transport. Additionally, trucks that carry hazardous materials risk spilling their contents onto roadways, creating a dangerous driving situation for other motorists.
3. Rollovers: Trucks have a higher center of gravity than other vehicles, making them more vulnerable to rollover accidents, especially when moving or maneuvering at high speeds. Operating a truck in strong wind gusts can also increase the possibility of a rollover accident.
4. Distracted drivers: Driver distraction, such as eating, drinking, smoking, or operating a cell phone, is a leading cause of traffic accidents. Because truck drivers work long hours, often in isolation, they may suffer from fatigue, boredom, and loneliness. While the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has prohibited the use of hand-held cell phones and other electronic devices, drivers may not comply.
5. Poor weather conditions: The larger the vehicle, the more difficult it is to maintain control in poor weather conditions. Reduced visibility due to fog, heavy rain, and snow can increase the risk that a driver will be involved in an accident. The weight of a semi-truck or tractor-trailer also prevents these vehicles from stopping quickly on wet or slick pavement, especially on bridges and overpasses in towns like Newtown.
6. Equipment failure: Dangerous tire blowouts that cause a truck driver to lose control or scatter debris across the roadway, worn brakes, and other mechanical failures may also contribute to truck accidents.