There are nearly always serious injuries involved in any collision involving a commercial truck. Even when the truck is going at a relatively slow speed, the size and weight of big trucks can result in catastrophic catastrophes. Although they are vital to the American economy, trucks can also be dangerous vehicles.
Many drivers are unaware that different kinds of trucks might carry varying degrees of danger. The good news is that you may be able to reduce your risk of being involved in a truck accident if you are aware of potential danger zones with trucks and you take care to avoid them. Call Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 for a free, no-obligation legal consultation if you have already suffered injuries in this kind of situation.
1. Rollover risk
Commercial vehicles frequently turn over because nearly all of their loads are up in the air. Due of its long, open trailer, flatbed trucks are the only significant exception to this rule. The risk of a flatbed rolling over is still higher than normal when it is loaded, particularly if the cargo shifts during a turn or if the truck comes to a sudden halt. The easiest approach to prevent this risk is to constantly travel at least 500 feet behind commercial trucks and avoid passing them unless you are actively doing so.
2. Hazardous products are frequently transported by commercial trucks
One of the major problems in a commercial truck accident is the potential presence of hazardous materials on the vehicle. This substance poses a high risk of spilling, catching fire, and other hazards. Although vehicles that are transporting things like commercial chemicals are subject to limitations in California’s bigger cities and most populous areas, keep in mind that even garbage trucks occasionally carry minor quantities of hazardous materials. A truck collision involving hazardous materials must be handled with extreme caution because it may result in long-term health problems.
3. Not receiving enough training
Drivers who lack the proper training and expertise are one of the main problems when it comes to truck accidents. Too frequently, people think that truck drivers are properly trained since they must possess a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), which they must have obtained. The truth is that handling commercial-sized vehicles properly requires years of practical practice. Due to the high demand for commercial truck drivers, businesses all too frequently let drivers operate vehicles before they are prepared.
Are you a victim of a truck accident?
We welcome your phone call to Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 if you have been hurt in a collision with a commercial truck. We will start with a no-cost legal consultation to help you understand your alternatives. After that, if you choose to engage with us, your case will be accepted on a contingency basis. This means there is no risk and you do not pay unless we win your case.
