Trucks are impossible to avoid on the road because they travel throughout the country delivering products from one city to the next. Because trucks are much larger than cars and truck drivers have limited visibility and control behind the wheel, trucks are at an increased risk of getting into accidents. If you get injured in a truck accident and someone else is at fault, you can obtain a settlement.
A San Diego truck accident attorney from The Kindley Firm, APC will look into your accident and determine what caused it. By determining the cause of your truck accident, you can also determine whom to sue. Many truck accidents are caused by the truck driver or a factor involving the truck itself, which is why we’ve outlined some of the most common causes of San Diego truck accidents for you to consider.
Because truck drivers are on the road at all hours of the day and night, it’s possible that drowsy driving caused your truck accident in San Diego. If a truck driver wants to get to their destination quickly, they may drive while drowsy thinking they can make it without rest. Drowsy driving leads to many accidents because drivers will fall asleep at the wheel, swerve, and hit another car.
Truck drivers spend so much of their time driving that it’s inevitable for them to get distracted while driving. Whether a truck driver is using their phone while driving or distracted by something outside of the vehicle, they can easily crash if they’re distracted and cause an accident that results in life-altering injuries.
Truck drivers put hundreds of thousands of miles on their trucks each year, and with the size of a truck in addition to the pressure the truck is put under, it needs frequent maintenance. If a truck isn’t properly maintained, it can malfunction on the road and cause an accident. Truck malfunctions can cause fires, rollover accidents, and other traumatic collisions.
Many drivers on the road speed, but truck drivers may be more inclined to speed if they’ve been on the road all day and are rushing to get to their destination. A speeding truck is dangerous because the truck driver can lose control of the wheel and cause an accident. Truck accidents have a higher risk of causing catastrophic injuries than car accidents because trucks are so large and often carry heavy cargo.
Identifying what caused your truck accident and who’s responsible is the first step in determining who to sue. If the truck driver in your accident was at fault for your wreck, then you may need to sue the truck company that they work for. If a truck malfunction caused your wreck, the truck manufacturer may be at fault.
A San Diego truck accident lawyer from The Kindley Firm, APC can work with you to file a claim against the right people. To speak with our team, call 619-550-1313 and schedule a free consultation or find us online to learn more.
