Commercial truckers tend to be far more experienced behind the wheel than other drivers. They also undergo extensive training to avoid accidents and drive defensively. Unfortunately, CMV collisions still happen; in fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an estimated 342,000 large trucks were involved in accidents in 2013.
New automotive technologies, such as crash-avoidance systems and backup cameras, are preventing accidents and saving lives. However, many drivers forget that some of the most important safety features in their vehicles have been around for decades.
Even a slow-speed car accident is a nerve-racking experience. This is particularly true when a collision causes an injury or death.
Despite the shock and adrenaline, it is important that drivers remain calm after a crash. Your statements and actions in the immediate aftermath could affect your ability to make a successful personal injury claim.
Defective auto parts, poor weather, drunk drivers – countless factors can contribute to car accidents. However, as AlertDriving.com explains, human error causes more than 90 percent of crashes.
Thanks to the proliferation of smartphones and other mobile devices, distracted driving has never been more common. According to Distraction.gov, more than 430,000 people were injured in 2014 in accidents that involved distractions.
Commercial truckers spend copious amounts of time behind the wheel. Despite their experience, they are not immune to accidents. Fatigue, distractions, unfamiliar roads and countless other factors contribute to truck crashes.
Due to the size and weight of commercial trucks, a crash with an 18 wheeler is likely to end with injuries or fatalities. As you might expect, the occupants of passenger vehicles tend to suffer the worst of the impact.
It’s no secret that texting, talking on your cell phone, and browsing social media behind the wheel can cause accidents, but some of the deadliest distractions are outside your vehicle. Sun glare, in particular, can blind drivers, causing them to swerve and brake abruptly.
In the past, auto manufacturers developed new safety features exclusively for passenger vehicles. Put simply, this is where the money was. Safety was a much higher priority for passenger-vehicle drivers than for companies, which tended to focus more on fuel efficiency, longevity, and other economic factors.
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Unfortunately, statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that older drivers are involved in a disproportionate number of injury accidents. In 2012, approximately 586 senior drivers were injured daily.
Semi-trucks have high centers of gravity, so they are more prone to rollovers than passenger vehicles. These accidents contributed to a significant portion of the 3,800 truck crash deaths in 2012.
Cooper Law Firm
N. Eric Cooper
Mailing: P.O. Box 2222
Longview, TX 75606
Address: 501 N Third St,
Longview, TX 75601
Telephone: (903) 297-0037
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