Most Common Causes Of 18 Wheeler Truck Accidents

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The biggest trucks on the road are 18 wheelers.

They are the kings of the roads, and at the same time, the most dangerous truck you can encounter.

One mistake can cause a multi-vehicle accident, with many injuries and fatalities. Sharing the road with 18 wheelers is not easy, but it is something that we are faced with on a daily basis.

Most Common Causes of 18 Wheeler Truck Accidents:

Jackknifing

Minor Tra c Violation

Distracted Driving

Distracted Driving

Every distraction when operating a 70 to 80 feet long machinery can be your last one. A single mistake can cause you to flip, cause destruction on the road and injure many individuals. That is why every driver behind a wheel of an 18 wheeler has to be extremely focused on the road and the traffic.

Most Common Distractions Include:

01

Using a Cellphone

02

Adjusting the Radio

03

Eating or Drinking

04

Smoking a Cigarette

Minor Traffic Violation Most people believe that making a minor traffic violation is not harmful. However, when operating an 80 feet long truck with one or two trailers, every violation will have some kind of consequences:

Speeding

Failure to Use Proper Signalization

Tailgating

Jackknifing When the trailer being pulled by the 18 wheeler skids forward (giving the impression of a folding pocket knife), this is called Jackknifing. Every big truck has the risk of jackknifing, especially those who are pulling more than 1 trailer.

Jackknifing usually happens due to: ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖

Poor road conditions Ice on the road Faulty equipment Improper braking procedures ❖ Speeding and then braking instantly

If you or someone you know has been involved in a truck accident, contact a truck accident attorney in Los Angeles Howard C. Kornberg and schedule your free consultation today. You are going to need legal help in obtaining compensation for your injuries. Take your time to recover from your injuries, and let him finish the job for you.

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