Common Causes of Truck Accidents

Understanding the Causes of Truck Accidents

Over the years, the attorneys of the Tawwater Law Firm have represented clients in numerous truck accident claims involving serious injuries or fatalities. While every truck accident case is unique, there are similarities.

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We have seen the same types of negligence cause numerous truck crashes. Common causes of truck accidents include:

• Driver inattention
• Following too closely
• Improper training
• Speeding
• Improper lane change
• Use of drugs or alcohol
• Improper maintenance
• Improper loading
• Driver fatigue
• Failure to comply with federal regulations
• Defective brakes
• Bad tires
• Wide turns
• Defective roadways
• Driving in unsafe conditions
• Failure to check driving records

We understand the physics of truck accidents. Large trucks have long stopping distances. If something goes wrong when an 80,000-pound truck is tailgating behind a 3,000-pound car or SUV, the people in the passenger vehicle are going to pay the price.

Our attorneys know how to investigate a truck accident, how to identify all possible sources of liability and how to build a solid case. We have won millions of dollars in financial compensation for our truck accident victims.

To learn how we can help you, please contact our Oklahoma City law firm to arrange a free consultation with an experienced truck accident lawyer. We handle several serious truck accident cases every year, including those that occurred on I-40, I-35, I-44 and Turner Turnpike.

Learn more: visit our truck accidents information center.