18-Wheeler Accidents
Commercial Trucking
Big Rig Accidents are extremely destructive and often fatal, 18-wheeler accidents occur when large trucks (ten thousand pounds and over) collide with other vehicles or pedestrians.
Over 500,000 trucking accidents occur every year in this country, and the injuries sustained by those lucky enough to survive are usually horrific. Of these, approximately 5,000 trucking accidents result in fatalities. In fact, 18-wheeler trucking accidents account for one of every eight traffic deaths.
Common Causes of 18-wheeler accidents:
Failure to properly accommodate blindspots - Brake failure
- Debris or articles in the road
- Exhaustion or fatigue on the part of the driver
- Excessive speed and failure to follow rules of the road
- Tire failure or separation
- Driving under influence of drugs or alcohol
- Unsecured cargo or freight shifting in the payload section
- Unsafe driving practices
There are many reasons why 18-wheeler accidents are so catastrophic. The pressure for speed and efficiency by the trucking companies and the deregulation of the industry are both major factors - 18-wheeler drivers are typically required to work long hours with little or no sleep. Large trucks consistently break the speed limit in order to deliver goods quickly - adding fuel to an already dangerous fire. The sheer size of an 18-wheeler makes for a massive impact and hinders the ability of the truck to make sudden stops.
Over the years, Burwell Nebout Trial Lawyers has handled thousands of serious injury or death cases involving automobiles and commercial vehicles. Burwell Nebout Trial Lawyers proudly owns the largest verdict in Liberty County history for a teenager who was rendered brain damaged as a result of an automobile wreck.
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