What constitutes truck driver negligence?
A number of things that can constitute negligence when it comes to the actions of a truck driver in trucking accident cases. Commercial truckers are held to a higher professional standard.
In a truck accident, the driver, trucking company, truck owner, truck manufacturers, parts manufacturers and more can be held liable and negligent in a truck accident. The following factors can contribute to a truck accident:
- Turning left, not clearing the roadway quickly
- Stopping on the side of the road, but not getting off the highway completely
- Stopping and not putting up warning devices
- Not having underride and sideride protection bars to prevent vehicles from sliding under the truck
- Shifting cargo due to improper loading
- Cargo not properly strapped down
- Improper or no maintenance
- Worn tires
- Worn brakes
- Improper installation of aftermarket parts
- Improper tires for the vehicle
- Loads exceeding regulation weight and height
Negligence is the main point to show in personal injury accidents, such as trucking accidents. Do not wait to hire a trucking accident attorney if you have been involved in a crash with a truck.