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Truck Accident Indiana Crashes Cause More Deaths Than Car Accident Indiana Crashes
Posted on August 29, 2011 by Ronald Todd
Truck Accident Indiana
Every year, there are approximately half a million truck (18 wheeler, tractor-trailers or semis) accidents in the United States. 5,000 of these tractor trailer truck accidents result in fatalities. Most of these deaths are the passengers of the cars struck by the truck. The truck drivers are rarely even injured.
Before You Talk to Any Insurance Company, Contact Ronald S. Todd, Attorney of Law
As a trial lawyer with over a decade of experience protecting the rights of truck accident victims in court, Ronald Todd is not afraid to take on commercial trucking companies and hold negligent drivers and managers responsible for the damage they have caused. Collisions caused by a trucker's and the truck company's negligence can lead to the most catastrophic injuries on the road.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 18 Wheeler Crash Study
NHTSA performed a study that found car drivers have twice the risk of dying in a truck collision if the truck weights more than the car. It also found that occupants of passenger cars and light trucks have a much higher rate of death than occupants of large trucks and buses.
Common Causes of Truck Negligence
Negligence in truck cases usually are either driver/company error or truck maintenance failure. Driver/company error includes:
- Driver fatigue that cause clouded judgment, drowsiness and falling asleep
- Driver inexperience
- Improper or inadequate training of the driver
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (prescription or illegal)
- Speed limit violations
- Overloaded freight
- Failure to follow State and Federal regulations
Truck malfunction is another major cause behind driver error. Before driving, the truck should be thoroughly checked out, which includes:
- Tire's Air Pressure
- Defects in the tires
- Brakes
- Brake Oil
- Brake Signal Lights
- Power Steering
- Horn
- Engine
- Wipers
- High and Low Beams
Truck accident Indiana lawsuits are more complex than other car accidents. To protect your rights, you should consult with an 18 wheeler lawyer immediately. The trucking company understands that truck accidents usually involve catastrophic injuries and will quickly gather evidence and experts to begin preparing their defense in an attempt to avoid responsibility for their negligence.
Contact Us
With so many financial considerations on your mind, from medical bills to lost wages at work, the thought of working with an Indiana truck accident attorney can be daunting. We handle all truck accidents on a contingency basis, so you will not have to pay any lawyer fees until we get you the full extent of compensation you deserve.
Open during weekly business hours, our phone lines are open twenty-four hours a day, as we help truck accident victims throughout Indiana. We also offer evening, weekend, and off-site visits in order to better serve our clients. Call 317-375-7718 or contact us online at www.ronaldtoddlaw.com today for a free initial consultation.
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