Types of Trucking Accidents

Attorneys Assisting with Trucking Accidents of All Types

The attorneys of The O'Quinn Law Firm have the experience and knowledge to handle litigation involving trucking accidents of all kinds. Just a few examples of typical accidents are as follows:

Blind spot accidents: Because of their large size, trucks have very large blind spots. Truck drivers have the same blind spots familiar to people who drive cars, but also cannot see behind their trucks. If you cannot see the truck driver's side mirror, the truck cannot see you.

Of course, just because you were in a truck's blind spot does not mean you are to blame for an accident. A truck driver has the responsibility to check his blind spots and make sure he is not changing lanes straight into another driver.

Wide turns: Any truck driver must be careful when making the wide, swinging turns that are necessary to maneuver an 18-wheeler or semi tractor trailer. Sometimes they fail to take the proper precautions and end up "squeezing" other cars against the curb.

In a case involving a wide turn, a lawyer must prove that the truck driver acted irresponsibly, and that it was not the fault of the other driver. This requires carefully reconstructing the accident by looking at the evidence on the scene and interviewing witnesses. It is especially important to contact a lawyer soon after such an accident so that evidence can be preserved.

Override and underride: Typically, collisions between large semi trucks and small cars take the form of underride or override accidents. Underride accidents occur when a small car drives under a truck's wheel base, either in a rear-end collision or from the side. Override accidents occur when the truck is responsible for running over the car.

After a crash, there are typically conflicting accounts of whether it was an override or underride accident. As with accidents involving wide turns, it is vitally important to immediately call a lawyer who can preserve the evidence that supports your account.

Mechanical failures: Trucking accidents are often caused by failures of some part of the truck. Examples include tire blowouts, brake failures, etc.

In litigation involving mechanical failures, they key is discovering who is to blame. It can often be blamed on either the manufacturer of a faulty part or on faulty maintenance by the trucking company or truck driver. For example, a tire blowout can be due to a driver's failure to check for wear and tear or it can be the fault of a company that produced defective tires.

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The above trucking accident types can have all kinds of causes, from driver negligence to company negligence. Regardless who is to blame for an accident, you can count on the lawyers of The O'Quinn Law Firm to fight for you. Contact us for a free initial consultation.

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