Illinois drivers often have to share the roads with large truck drivers. This can make some nervous, especially if you’re afraid of getting into an accident with one. At the law office of Kerley & Associates, we can provide information about trucking accidents such as the most common causes so you know potential signs to be on the lookout for.
Primarily, truck accidents can be caused by issues with the machinery itself, or problems with the driver. Drivers may load a vehicle improperly, which can increase chances of the truck rolling in turns. Driver fatigue is also an enormous issue. Unfortunately, drivers may be encouraged to go against the regulations requiring breaks in order to make certain deadlines, and this can have deadly consequences. The company can also make mistakes like hiring unqualified drivers, or encouraging drivers to take fewer breaks.
The truck itself could also possibly be at fault if you get into a crash. This could either be due to defects with the parts themselves, which is usually a manufacturing issue, or problems with truck maintenance. Normally, this is the fault of the company that owns the truck, as they should be performing scheduled maintenance to ensure that all pieces are attached properly and nothing gives out in the middle of a drive.
Getting into an accident of any sort can be traumatic, but accidents with larger vehicles are often particularly damaging both physically and mentally. If you would like to read more about what reoccuring factors contribute to truck accidents, take a look at our web page.