Truck Accidents | Following too Closely

truck driver following too close

A tractor-trailer truck following you too closely is a threat to your safety and the safety of your family while on the road.

Have you been injured in a trucking accident because the tractor-trailer big rig was close to your vehicle, following too closely?  You are not alone.

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.

Truck drivers following too closely is a frequent occurrence and it’s a recipe for disaster usually leading to a catastrophe.  Safety rules are in place to prevent a tractor-trailer from following too closely. When truck drivers follow the safety rules, people do not get injured or killed.

Electronic ID Update

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.

Rear-end Collision Truck Accidents

Have you ever been driving down the road and looked into your rearview mirror only to see the front of a huge truck almost right on top of you? That truck is following you too closely – maybe he’s trying to intimidate you into switching lanes in order to speed on past you – and it’s a huge cause of trucking accidents.

Huge tractor-trailer trucks are longer and heavier than normal automobiles. Because of its weight and length, a tractor-trailer truck can’t stop quickly to avoid a situation on the road. That’s why a tractor-trailer driver must keep the proper amount of space between the truck and other vehicles.

Keeping a proper amount of space is a very important safety topic that every truck driver knows about. In fact, most truck drivers are professionally trained and educated on keeping a proper amount of space between the truck and other vehicles. Always remember that truck drivers are professional drivers. They get paid to drive. Unlike truck drivers, everyday normal drivers do not know as much about driving, driving trucks, stopping distances, and space requirements.

If you or a family member or a loved one was injured in a trucking accident, call our law office and let’s talk solutions in your case. Let us investigate your accident and determine what happened.

The trucking companies have their legions of attorneys and investigators on call to go to a scene on a moment’s notice to protect the rights of the trucking companies. Put an advocate on your side. Call Greenville SC truck accident attorney Thomas Creech today to let us help you. Or if you wish, send us an inquiry through our website. Start today getting the compensation you deserve.

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