Driver Errors

Accidents Caused by Truck Driver Error

A government study listed the top 20 factors that cause truck accidents. Thirteen of those factors were related to truck driver error.

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The study by the National Traffic Safety Administration and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration named the following types of truck driver error in their top twenty:

• Prescription Drug Use
• Traveling Too Fast for Conditions
• Unfamiliar with Roadway
• Over-the-Counter Drug Use
• Inadequate Surveillance (Didn't look)
• Fatigue
• Under Work-Related Pressure
• Illegal Maneuver
• Inattention
• External Distraction Factors
• Inadequate Evasive Action
• Aggressive Driving Behavior (Tailgating, Weaving, Other)
• Unfamiliar with Vehicle
• Following Too Closely
• False Assumption of Other Road Users' Actions

Use of cell phones and GPS mapping systems, speeding, failure to signal, running red lights, not leaving room for stalled cars on the shoulder, watching DVDs while driving, and inadequate training are other types of truck driver errors that contribute to accidents.

If you have been injured in a trucking accident, please contact a truck accident attorney at Sweeney Julian, P.C. as soon as possible. We will investigate to determine if truck driver error was responsible for your injury and other damages. We will aggressively pursue a truck accident lawsuit to ensure that you receive the financial compensation you deserve.

One of the reasons there are so many major truck accidents in Indiana is the lack of major highways, especially in the northern part of the state. Consequently, trucks use secondary roads that just can't safely handle the traffic. Often truckers drive on these roads as if they were interstate highways, speeding, weaving from lane to lane and making other driving errors. The result is major accidents that cause serious injuries and loss of life.

To speak to an experienced attorney who is skilled in handling truck accident cases, please contact Sweeney Julian, P.C. in South Bend, Indiana, today. The initial consultation is free of charge and you will pay no attorney fees unless we win compensation for you, in your case.

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