While there are an infinite number of truck accident causes, here are a few examples of the most common truck accident causes on the roads of Eustis. If you are a victim of personal injury after a truck accident, it is important to peak with a truck accident attorney as soon as possible. Call us today at 1-800-378-1242 to receive a free consultation with one of our experienced truck crash lawyers.
Blind Spots/No Zone Accidents.
Trucks have large blind spots, known as “No Zone” areas, along each rear side. The larger the truck, the larger the blind spot.
Brake Failure Accidents.
Brake failure happens for a number of reasons, including improper installation, poor maintenance, overheating, overuse, or stopping at high speeds. The heavier the truck, the higher the risk of brake failure.
Head On Collisions.
Head-on collisions happen when the front end of a truck collides with the front end of another vehicle. This is one of the deadliest types of accidents for passengers of the other vehicle.
Jackknife Accidents.
Jackknifes happen when a truck’s drive axle breaks lock up, causing the trailer to skid. The trailer only stops skidding after forming a 90-degree angle with the tractor. This type of accident frequently results in a rollover.
Lost Load Accidents.
When cargo is not properly loaded or secured to the trailer, it can become dislodged during route and scattered on the road, causing hazardous conditions for the vehicles behind the truck.
Lost Load Accidents.
Jackknifes happen when a truck’s drive axle breaks lock up, causing the trailer to skid. The trailer only stops skidding after forming a 90-degree angle with the tractor. This type of accident frequently results in a rollover.
Rear End Collisions
The heavier the truck, the more distance required when stopping. The average stopping distance for an 80,000-pound truck that is driving at 65mph is 525 feet, nearly the length of two football fields.
Rollover Accidents.
There are many contributing factors to rollovers, including fast speeds, steep inclines or steep declines, taking a curve too fast, or over-correcting.
T-Bone Collisions.
T-Bones happen when a truck crashes into the side of another vehicle. These occur most often when a truck runs a red light or stop sign and crashes into the vehicle that had the right of way.
Tire Blowout Accidents.
Tire blowouts can be caused by improper maintenance, overloaded trailer, tire defects, or poor road conditions. Regaining control of a truck after a tire has blown can be extremely difficult.
Under Rides/Short Stop Collisions.
Under rides is one of the most dangerous and fatal types of truck accidents. They happen when a smaller vehicle hits the back of a truck and continues underneath the rear trailer.
Wide Turns/Swinging Turns/Squeeze-Play Accidents.
When a truck makes a right turn, the driver will typically swing left in order to make the turn, and can often catch other vehicles in its blind.