Types of Truck Accidents

Sometimes, an accident can be credited to one particular misstep by a driver or trucking company. In other cases, multiple parties cause a crash.

For instance, if a truck driver was drunk at the time of an accident, your attorney may decide to seek compensation from that individual and their insurance company. In other scenarios, like if a vehicle was poorly maintained, the truck’s owner may be held liable. Some crashes are caused by faulty machinery, meaning a third-party parts manufacturer may be held financially responsible. Here are some of the possible causes of truck accidents:

  • Driver fatigue
  • Improperly trained or inexperienced driver
  • Driver under the influence of drugs or alcohol
  • Aggressive driving
  • Driver with a history of dangerous or reckless driving
  • Speeding or driving too fast for road conditions
  • Oversized or overloaded vehicle
  • Rollover accidents
  • Jackknife accidents
  • Underride accidents
  • Distracted driving/texting while driving
  • Failure to yield