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Common Causes Of Car-truck Accidents

If you or somebody you care about has been injured in a car accident caused by a negligent or careless truck driver, seek legal assistance as soon as possible. When you need a Philadelphia car accident attorney, the team of Soloff & Zervanos, P.C. are ready to step in and help. Their knowledgeable and experienced lawyers understands that who will help determine your fault, investigate your case and help you prove negligence.<br>

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Common Causes Of Car-truck Accidents

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  1. Common Causes Of Car-truck Accidents

  2. • When driving a passenger vehicle in and around the Philadelphia area, you’re likely to find yourself in close proximity to commercial trucks. • While this is most common on the interstate, don’t be surprised if you come across these vehicles in a city setting as well.

  3. The Most Common Causes Car-truck Accidents Distracted Driving: If a trucker isn’t paying attention to the road for any reason, they’re more likely to cause an accident. ❏ For example, a trucker that doesn’t see slow traffic ahead could strike a vehicle from behind, thus causing a chain reaction accident that injures many. ❏

  4. Reckless Driving: Driving Under the Influence: It’s likely that you’ve come across a reckless trucker in the past. Common examples include excessive speeding, weaving in and out of traffic, illegal passing and neglecting to use turn signals. ❏ Alcohol, drugs and prescription medication have the potential to impact a driver’s judgment, decision-making and alertness. ❏

  5. Inadequate Training: Improper Loading: Commercial truckers should receive training from their employer on things such as defensive driving and driving technique. Without the proper training, there’s a greater chance that a trucker will cause an accident. ❏ There is a right and wrong way to load a commercial truck. Making a mistake in this area can increase the risk of tipping or losing a load in traffic. ❏

  6. Things To Enhance Your Safety: Make yourself visible at all times Use turn signals Never pass a truck in the right lane Leave enough space when changing lanes in front of a truck Take extra caution when merging onto the highway in close proximity to a truck Never drive between two commercial trucks for a long period ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏

  7. If you or somebody you care about has been injured in a car accident caused by a negligent or careless truck driver, seek legal assistance as soon as possible.When you need a Philadelphia car accident attorney, the team of Soloff & Zervanos, P.C. are ready to step in and help. Their knowledgeable and experienced lawyers understands that who will help determine your fault, investigate your case and help you prove negligence.

  8. Contact : Soloff & Zervanos, P.C. Law Firm Address : 1525 Locust Street 8th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19102 Phone : 215-929-7216 https://www.soloffandzervanos.com/contact.shtml

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