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What Causes Trucking Accidents?
Truck accidents often involve devastating collisions involving large commercial trucks. While trucking accidents can occur for unknown reasons, many truck accidents are caused by acts of negligent truck drivers, motor vehicle operators, or related parties. Common causes of trucking accidents due to negligence include:
- Driver fatigue: Truck drivers have strict regulations for rest breaks, but some may push their limits, leading to drowsy driving.
- Speeding: Excessive speed reduces a truck driver's ability to react to sudden changes in traffic conditions.
- Distracted driving: Truck drivers may get distracted by mobile devices, eating, or other activities while behind the wheel.
- Improper maintenance: Neglecting regular maintenance and inspections can lead to mechanical failures, such as brake or tire issues.
- Overloaded or improperly loaded trucks: When a truck is overloaded or not properly balanced, it can cause instability and increase the risk of accidents.
- Driving under the influence: Truck drivers who operate their vehicles while impaired by drugs or alcohol put themselves and others at serious risk.
Common Injuries in Truck Accidents
Truck accidents can result in severe injuries due to the size and weight of the vehicles involved. Common injuries sustained in trucking accidents include:
5 Steps to Take After a Trucking Accident
While it can be difficult to think straight after a trucking accident, it’s crucial to seek support from a qualified attorney as soon as possible. Your lawyer can guide your steps wisely to obtain fair compensation for your injuries, especially during your recovery. It’s important to act quickly after a trucking accident by taking the following steps:
- Seek immediate medical attention. Even if you’re unsure of the extent of your injuries, seeking medical care is vital to protect your health and establish credible documentation that the accident occurred, including the accident date/time and evidence of injury. This can also restore victims’ peace of mind by ruling out underlying health concerns, such as internal bleeding and bruising.
- Report the accident to law enforcement and exchange contact information. Make sure to report the truck accident to the police and exchange contact information with fellow drivers or witnesses if able.
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Our Results Make a Difference
Explore How We Have Helped Our Clients
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Record-Setting $72 Million Verdict Birth Injury
The Buckingham & Vega team obtained a $72 Million verdict in a birth injury case when an OB/ GYN failed to properly monitor the mom during pregnancy.
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$16 Million Truck Accident
Buckingham & Vega obtained a $16 million settlement in a truck accident case. The truck driver was speeding and inattentive (texting) and crashed into the rear of a pickup truck stopped at a stoplight.
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$14 Million Dram Shop Liability
Our team obtained a $14 million dram shop verdict on behalf of a client who was injured due to negligence.
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$13 Million Truck Accident
Our team secured a 13 million settlement in a truck accident case. An eighteen-wheeler made an unsafe turn in front of a car driven by a grandmother and her family. The grandmother was killed and the family suffered severe injuries.
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13 Million Work Injury
Buckingham & Vega represented an oilfield worker who was killed when their company failed to properly train its employees on how to safely move waste bins. Our client was killed when he became trapped between two bins.
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$12 Million Birth Injury
The attorneys at Buckingham & Vega obtained a $12 million birth injury settlement.
