Indiana Attorneys Represent the Victims of Accidents with Commercial Trucks

Goshen, Indiana Law Firm Pursues Maximum Compensation for Those Injured in Accidents

Truck and commercial vehicle accidents involving passenger cars can happen for a variety of reasons. Here are some of the most common causes:

Truck Driver Error

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), behavior on the part of the drivers of large trucks are much more likely to be the cause of an accident as compared to other factors, such as poor vehicle performance. Action (or inaction) by drivers was found to be the reason for approximately 88 percent of collisions, most commonly due to driver fatigue and sleep deprivation.

Mechanical Failure

Truck accidents can happen because of mechanical issues such as defective equipment, tire blowouts, or design flaws. However, most accidents caused by mechanical failure actually result from improper maintenance on the part of the driver or trucking company.

Adverse Road and Weather Conditions

Adverse weather conditions can have a major impact on the safety of large trucks. Because of the size and weight of commercial trucks, the braking distance is often hindered in adverse weather, and even during favorable conditions, large trucks are unable to be stopped as quickly or controlled as easily as passenger cars.

Improper Loading

When a truck’s load is not held or dispersed properly on the trailer, it may become unbalanced, fall off the truck, or cause the truck to topple over onto the roadway into other lanes of traffic.

Contact a Goshen, Indiana Personal Injury Law Firm Today

If you were injured in an accident involving a truck or some other commercial vehicle in Goshen, Indiana, contact Kelly Law Offices, LLC online or call 1-800-859-8800 to discuss your potential for recovery today.