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When a Truck Accident Changes Your Life, We’ll Help You Recover

Truck Accident Personal Lawyer

Truck accidents involving vans, pickup trucks, box trucks, dump trucks, trailers, and tractor trailers cause numerous injuries and deaths each year. Liability in these accidents may extend beyond the driver to include their employer, the tractor or trailer owner, the container owner, or the owner of the load being transported. All liability, damage, and insurance issues must be thoroughly investigated to identify all potential sources of recovery.

At Shapiro Injury Law, we conduct comprehensive investigations and evaluations for every case. Our truck accident attorneys analyze your case and identify any negligence, such as texting, speeding, or distracted driving. With years of experience in car crash injury law, we’ve seen it all.

Common Causes of Truck Accidents

Truck accidents can occur for a variety of reasons, and determining the cause is critical in establishing liability. Some common causes of truck accidents include:

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Driver Fatigue:

Truck drivers are often on tight schedules and may drive for long hours, leading to fatigue and impaired reaction times.

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Distracted Driving:

Texting, phone calls, and other distractions can lead to accidents, especially when drivers are handling large commercial vehicles.

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Speeding:

Trucks traveling too fast for road or weather conditions can cause devastating accidents.

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Improperly Loaded Cargo:

Overloaded or unsecured cargo can cause trucks to become unstable, leading to rollovers or other accidents.

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Mechanical Failures:

Malfunctions with brakes, tires, or other vital systems can result in accidents. Trucking companies are responsible for maintaining their vehicles.

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Poor Road Conditions:

Potholes, debris, and other road hazards can cause trucks to lose control and crash.

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Driving Under the Influence (DUI):

Alcohol or drugs impair a driver’s ability to operate a truck safely, leading to accidents.

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Driver Fatigue:

Truck drivers are often on tight schedules and may drive for long hours, leading to fatigue and impaired reaction times.

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Distracted Driving:

Texting, phone calls, and other distractions can lead to accidents, especially when drivers are handling large commercial vehicles.

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Speeding:

Trucks traveling too fast for road or weather conditions can cause devastating accidents.

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Improperly Loaded Cargo:

Overloaded or unsecured cargo can cause trucks to become unstable, leading to rollovers or other accidents.

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Mechanical Failures:

Malfunctions with brakes, tires, or other vital systems can result in accidents. Trucking companies are responsible for maintaining their vehicles.

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Poor Road Conditions:

Potholes, debris, and other road hazards can cause trucks to lose control and crash.

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Driving Under the Influence (DUI):

Alcohol or drugs impair a driver’s ability to operate a truck safely, leading to accidents.

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