Did you know that a truck on the road needs an additional 300 feet of stopping space compared to a car? If an animal, person, or another vehicle get in the way of an unsuspecting truck driver a catastrophe can happen. Trucks are a mandatory part of our transportation system. However, due to their large size they can cause hazardous road conditions if not properly operated. Unfortunately, even the most responsible truck driver can injure someone in a truck accident. Folsom personal injury attorneys, Aiken & Jacobsen know this, and with a combined 50 years of experience in law want to help you should you or a loved one ever be the victim of a truck accident.
According to the United States of Transportation safety fact sheet from 2012:
- 3,921 people were killed and 104,000 people were injured in truck accidents
- 2% of truck drivers involved in accidents had an illegal blood alcohol limit
- Nearly 18 percent of all large-truck drivers involved in fatal crashes in 2012 had at least one prior speeding conviction or negative mark on their driving records
A truck driver must remain alert, aware, and precise with his maneuvers at all times to avoid injuring himself or other’s on the road.
Some of the most common factors related to truck accidents are:
- Exhaustion
- Lack of truck maintenance
- Overweight cargo
- Brake failure
- Distracted driving
- Sudden instances IE. traffic changes, objects in road etc…
What should you do if you or a loved one has been the victim of a truck accident?
First and foremost seek medical treatment and file an accident report. If possible take pictures and keep record of any witnesses.
Then call us at Folsom, personal injury attorneys,Aiken & Jacobsen.
Aiken & Jacobsen want to protect your rights as the victim. We will work aggressively to get you the compensation you deserve for your injuries, medical bills, lost wages, pain, and/or suffering. We offer free, no risk, no obligations consultations and guarantee we will not collect unless you do. Don’t delay and let the truck’s insurance carriers get the best of you. Fight back – call us today to discuss your case.
