Take a look at these three commonly asked questions and the surprising answers.
How many truck accidents occur every year?
The United States Department of Transportation estimates that over 500,000 truck accidents occur every year.
Which states have the highest number of truck accidents?
The highest number of truck accidents occur in California, Texas, Florida,
Georgia and Pennsylvania.
What speed can an injury occur?
A motor vehicle accident of as little speed as 5 MPH can produce a whiplash-type
injury. Because of a tractor-trailer’s size and weight, people can
be seriously hurt from a truck crash.
That’s a lot of truck accidents every year and a high amount of
damage and injury that can be inflicted with each accident. With truck
driver accidents, many are caused by merely the driver error. Driver error,
influenced by one or more of the following, is the cause of most traffic
violations leading to motor vehicle accidents and especially trucking
accidents.
- Fatigue or drowsiness
- Distractions
- Inattention
- Intoxication
- Over-the-counter drug use
- Illness
- Aggressive driving
- Inadequate training
- Lack of experience
- Improperly loaded or overloaded cargo
- Lack of familiarity with the road
The Kalka Law Group handles these types of truck accident cases. Our lawyers know the ins and outs of Georgia trucking laws and Georgia traffic laws. You can contact The Kalka Law Group by calling (404) 907-1594 or by completing our online contact form. If one of our skilled lawyers takes your case on, he/she will work hard to reach a fair settlement with the insurance companies. We will protect your rights as the victim before settling your trucking accident claim.
Police reports, eyewitness testimony, expert witness testimony and evidence from the crash site (like photographs) are all strong pieces to be able to show truck driver negligence. Truck accident claims may also include indirect evidence to help show the negligence of the truck driver. A record of injuries caused by the truck accident can also help show the damages caused.
Among others, truck crash injuries may include:
- Cuts or lacerations
- Whiplash
- Burns
- Broken bones
- Abdominal injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
For more information about trucking accidents, check out our other truck-related blogs.