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Top 10 Causes of Truck Accidents in the United States

March 2, 2017/in /by damg20

Commercial truckers routinely drive for 11 hours, hauling an 80,000-pound vehicle through adverse weather, unfamiliar roads, and unpredictable driving conditions. That might not sound like the safest way to earn an income, but it is how 3.5 million people in the United States make a living. Although truck drivers usually have more experience behind the wheel than the average motorist, they are not immune to collisions.

A report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration revealed that in 2014, at least 3,903 people died in truck accidents and approximately 111,000 were injured. These numbers, however, do not convey the emotional and financial turmoil caused by truck wrecks.

In addition to the emotional trauma, truck accident victims and their families often face overwhelming debt due to medical bills and lost income. Although no amount of compensation can undo the hardship of a serious collision, you may be able to restore financial stability by filing a personal injury claim.

A San Diego accident lawyer from Jeffrey E. Estes & Associates will evaluate your case to determine if you have grounds for a claim. Attorneys Jeffrey E. Estes and Alton J. Smith will help you navigate the claims process and fight for the highest possible payout.

If your case goes to trial, we have the knowledge, resources, and litigation experience to represent your interests in court. Call 855-290-8080 today to schedule a free initial consultation.

10 Most Common Causes of Semi-Truck Accidents

Tractor-trailers are up to 30 times heavier than passenger cars and light trucks, so in the event of a collision, the occupants of the smaller vehicle usually endure the worst of the impact. In 2014, about 73 percent of all injuries and fatalities in truck accidents affected passenger vehicle occupants.

Fortunately, there are steps you can take to reduce your risk of becoming a statistic. One of the most effective strategies is to learn how truck wrecks happen so you can predict and avoid them.

There are countless causes of 18-wheeler crashes – from poor weather to defective parts – but the following 10 factors contribute to the vast majority of these accidents:

  1. Travelling on unfamiliar routes;
  2. Congested traffic;
  3. Speeding;
  4. Truck driver failed to survey surrounding traffic properly;
  5. Not paying attention;
  6. Committing a moving violation;
  7. An unexpected injury or illness to the driver, such as a heart attack;
  8. Drowsiness;
  9. Distracted driving; and
  10. Failure to anticipate the actions of other drivers or pedestrians.

Human errors play a role in most truck wrecks. If you were injured by a drunk, distracted, or negligent truck driver in California, turn to Jeffrey E. Estes & Associates.

A San Diego accident lawyer will assess the police report, interview witnesses, try to obtain the truck’s black box data, and gather other evidence to support your claim. Call 855-290-8080 to schedule a free consultation. Visit http://truck-accident.usattorneys.com/california/ to learn more about car accident injury lawsuits in California.

 

 

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Experience matters. Of course, you need a lawyer who knows the law, but you also need someone who has the experience necessary to give informed counsel. Estes and Smith have extensive experience litigating serious injuries and accident claims related to motor vehicle accidents, including but not limited to commercial truck accidents, construction site equipment accidents, tour bus accidents and aviation accidents. They have won substantial settlements and verdicts for past clients.

  • $15 Million

    Negligent design and construction of a freeway interchange.

  • $6 Million

    Settlement to 3 young adults injured in an accident, their vehicle left an unmarked roadway and entered onto a construction site resulting in severe injuries.

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    $2 Million confidential settlement involving sexual assault by a bus driver on cognitively impaired passengers.

  • $1 Million

    $1 Million settlement with the LACMTA arising out of a bus versus pedestrian accident.

  • $3.5 Million

    Obtained a $3.9 million dollar judgement for client who sustained severe head injuries in a roll over vehicle accident.

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Pablo Guevara
2021-06-08
I first retained the services of Jeffrey Estes about 20 years ago. I have referred friends and coworkers to him. They've all been very happy with the outcome due to the great service and the tremendous financial compensation. I highly recommend Jeffery Estes & Associates for your personal injury attorney. Do not settle with insurance companies without Jeffery and his team's representation.
Ana Hribernik
Ana Hribernik
2020-09-15
Jeff made all of the difference on my families case. I can't thank him and his whole team enough for their kindness, hard work and determination to get my case resolved!
Whitney Mason
Whitney Mason
2020-09-04
Jeff was a godsend. Truly thankful for his good work on my case. The whole team there at the office is phenomenal. I couldn't have expected a better result. I can't recommend this firm enough.
Alberto Malave
Alberto Malave
2020-08-20
I had an outstanding experience with Mr. Estes and his whole team. Very professional firm! Compassionate, honest and very reliable. He took great care to thoroughly explain the entire process from start to finish. Highly recommend!!
Stephen Kluthe
Stephen Kluthe
2019-04-22
Had an excellent experience with Jeff. He helped me through a personal injury case that I had where I was injured in a car accident. He did an excellent job preparing me for the trial and representing me. His professionalism is top notch and he's genuinely nice and easy to connect with. He was able to win the case for me and got a judgment much higher than I had even imagined which has been absolutely life changing. I would recommend him to everyone looking for services he provides.
Wayne Mealhouse
Wayne Mealhouse
2019-03-28
Holly Hauske
Holly Hauske
2018-02-07
I'm very pleased with my representation of Attorney Estes! He represented me in a profession manner, and was able to litigate my case out of court. I would totally recommend Attorney Estes should an accident be involved, especially caused by another person and they have done your bodily harm and totaled your vehicle.
Amanda Pentiuk
Amanda Pentiuk
2018-02-07
Mr. Estes is both professional and down to earth. He took the time to explain things to me and was always there when I called. I am forever in debt to him for what he did for me winning my automobile accident lawsuit. The compassion that he showed for me made me feel like I was part of his family and I cannot say enough good things about him both as a human being and an attorney.
Dee Branch
Dee Branch
2017-06-06
Attorney Estes was very helpful and knowledgeable in giving me details about my case. He handled it personally and got me what i felt i deserved. Highly recommend hiring this attorney if you want one that will take your case personally and be with you every step of the way!

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