New Jersey Trucking Accident Lawyers
Truck Accident Causes
Every New Jersey truck accident case is different but there are several factors which seem to often occur which could have prevented the accident from happening in the first place. Because of the weight of the trucks involved trucking accidents are some of the most deadly vehicle related incidents on our state's roads. A truck weighing tens of thousands of pounds travels very differently at 70 MPH than a small passenger car. Factors involving the drivers of these trucks are often involved as well.
Truck drivers work long shifts and their companies often are very strict about timetables and deliveries. In addition, fellow truckers on the road often travel together and at times speed or drive dangerously in order to make their deliveries on time. A truck driver who has been driving for more than 8 hours is a danger to him or herself and everyone else on the road. A speeding truck can also become a serious traffic hazard because the heaviness of the truck makes the vehicle dangerous to handle.
In many New Jersey trucking accidents exhaustion, high speeds and illegal drugs are involved. Many truck accidents involve a trucker who has fallen asleep at the wheel. Other recent data suggests that sleep disorders may also be causing truck accidents to occur. A disorder known as sleep apnea, which affects millions of people in the US, can cause severe exhaustion in the healthiest person while they are awake. Because sleep apnea occurs most frequently in overweight men who are not generally active many truckers are afflicted with the disease. The disorder makes it almost impossible for the trucker to have a full healthy night's rest, especially on their busy and hectic schedules.
Other common causes of truck accidents in New Jersey involve tailgating, when a truck drives too close to another vehicle. When the vehicle in front of the truck slows down or stops the truck must brake or swerve out of the way. Because a truck needs additional distance to effectively stop or slow itself trucker's should never drive too closely to any other vehicle. Some equipment failure can also lead to a New Jersey truck accident. Failing to inspect brakes, lighting, the engine, tires or any other part of the truck can cause a very serious accident.
Before speaking to anyone about a trucking accident please call our New Jersey truck accident attorneys for a free consultation. At the very least we can inform you of what your rights are and how you should approach making an insurance claim or pay your bills. At the most we can provide you with years of truck accident experience and begin working on your case immediately with no payment until and only if we are successful in winning your case.
Lependorf & Silverstein have years of experience investigating the root cause of any New Jersey truck accident. We have several experts including private investigators, medical experts and accident specialists who can all provide you with a thorough and independent look at the causes of your accident. Truck accidents are often extremely complicated cases and you should always have experienced and aggressive legal representation as you move forward with your case. Contact us today for a free consultation.
If you or a loved one has suffered from a serious truck accident in New Jersey, contact Lependorf & Silverstein today for a free consultation.