Statistics About Trucking Accidents
Large trucks and tractor trailers can be quite dangerous, which is obvious given the size of such vehicles compared to passenger vehicles on the road. The statistics provided below give an understanding of the dangers that large trucks pose and why it is important to seek out legal help following a motor vehicle collision with such a vehicle.
In the State of New York in 2007, there were approximately 3,033 non-fatal motor vehicle collisions that involved large trucks. Of those approximate 3,033 non-fatal motor vehicle collisions, there were about 1,418 injury crashes that involved large trucks. In 2006 in the State of New York, there were approximately 163 fatal motor vehicle collisions that involved large trucks (though some statistics indicate the number being slightly higher at 174 fatal accidents).
These trucking accidents are caused by a wide variety of things which may involve mistakes by the drivers of the large trucks or even the drivers of passenger vehicles that share the road. For one, driver fatigue on the part of the truck driver may cause the truck driver to be less alert than he or she ought to be while on the road. Poorly secured cargo may also cause auto accidents. If the cargo falls onto the road, the debris can contribute to a number of different accidents involving passenger vehicles and other trucks. If a passenger vehicle drives in a truck’s blind spot for a prolonged period of time, this can be a major contributor to an accident involving a large truck. If the truck driver cannot spot another driver, the chances of an accident occurring are quite likely.
If you or someone you love has been involved in a serious large truck accident, it is important to speak with the lawyers of Proner & Proner. This skilled team of personal injury attorneys in New York City will help you with your case, whether it involves an auto accident lawsuit, motorcycle accident lawsuit, traumatic brain injury lawsuit, wrongful death lawsuit, or slip and fall accident.