Common Truck Accident Causes

Many truck accident cases involve negligent or careless acts on the part of the driver. Often, these acts result directly from the use of illegal drugs, prescription medications, or alcohol. More recently, distractions such as cell phones and the operation of compact disc players have led to an increasing number of accidents. Many accidents are caused by drivers who drive more hours than is legal and suffer from lack of sleep. Others still are caused by speeding, tailgating, the failure to reduce speed appropriately around turns and on downhill slopes, and other forms of reckless driving.

Additionally, trucks have certain speed, turning, visibility, and braking characteristics that, when a truck driver is negligent, can be contributing factors in a truck accident. Causes of serious semi-tractor trailer accidents include:

• Insufficient driver training
• Dangerous or reckless driving
• Poorly maintained brakes
• Overloaded or oversized trucks
• Poor driving conditions (fog, snow, rain, or smoke)
• Truck defects (defective tires, safety systems, lights, and other equipment)
• Speeding or aggressive driving behavior
• Fatigued, sleepy, or tired driver
• Failure to install an under-ride protection
• Truck drivers driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol

Our truck accident attorneys in Scranton and Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania will evaluate your case and aggressively pursue compensation for your medical expenses, pain and suffering, and other hardships. To schedule a complimentary case consultation, contact the Foley Law Firm today.