Have you been injured in a trucking accident caused by a distracted truck driver? Trucking accidents caused by a distracted truck driver are completely preventable. In fact, federal regulations are in place prohibiting truck drivers from texting while driving a tractor-trailer. A distracted truck driver is a threat. A threat to you, to your family, and to other drivers on the roads and highways of South Carolina.
Distracted truck drivers are like a ticking time bomb waiting to explode causing a severe trucking accident that will likely result in catastrophic losses.
If you suffered a serious injury due to a collision with a big truck, please don’t hesitate to contact me. You can request a free consultation through our contact form or call us at 864-235-4999 by tapping the button below.
2021 Truck Accident Settlement
We recently represented a client who suffered a serious injury due to a distracted truck driver. The driver’s failure to pay attention leads to a collision setting off a chain-reaction involving multiple vehicles.
Tap on the button below to visit our cases page to learn more about this case as well as other types of serious injury cases we’ve handled.
Electronic ID Requirement
As part of a trucking crash investigation, we will check to see if the driver has a Commercial Motor Vehicle Electronic ID.
FMCSA is considering an electronic ID requirement for all trucks on the road. If passed, the requirement could have a big impact on trucking cases. We will be monitoring the situation closely.
Three Factors that Contribute to Trucking Wrecks
According to the National Safety Council, “In lawsuits that went in favor of the plaintiffs, hours-of-service violations, lack of clean driving record and fatigue were commonly cited factors.
There is a specific amount of time in which a truck operator is allowed to remain on the road. When drivers choose to go beyond the hours of service requirement, fatigue can set in, which can result in a distracted truck driver. These regulations are in place to protect all drivers on the road. When they’re ignored, the results can lead to a wreck and serious injuries can occur.
Distracted Truck Driver Risks
Why are distracted truck drivers a danger to other drivers on the road?
Tractor-trailers are much longer and heavier than normal cars driven by everyday drivers. Because of their weight and length, it takes a tractor-trailer much longer to stop or slow down to avoid a traffic accident. So when a truck driver is distracted and not paying attention it makes it almost impossible for a truck driver to take action to avoid an accident. It’s difficult enough for a tractor-trailer to stop even when the driver is paying attention to what’s going on around him.
A truck driver can become distracted in numerous ways:
- talking on a radio or cell phone
- looking down or focusing on what is going on in the cab of the truck
- texting while driving a tractor-trailer
Federal regulations prohibit truck drivers from texting while operating a tractor-trailer. Federal regulations also prohibit truck drivers from using a handheld mobile phone. Truck drivers are also prohibited from texting or messaging on a dispatch device given to them by a trucking company.
It’s crucial to hire a lawyer very quickly after you have been involved in a trucking accident. Evidence will have to be gathered and preserved, or it may be lost. Cell phone records will need to be obtained. Waiting to hire an attorney will adversely affect your case. If your case is adversely affected, it will harm your ability to make a full financial recovery for the personal injuries that you have sustained in the trucking accident. The Law Offices of Thomas Creech has experience in these types of cases. If you are looking for a Greenville SC truck accident attorney contact us today!
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