Bronx Truck Accident Lawyer

The Federal Trucking Regulations defined by the Department of Transportation are laws and regulations all commercial truckers and transport vehicles must follow to ensure safety on the road. When drivers don’t follow these regulations, accidents are likely to occur.

Some of the most common causes of truck accidents include:

• Driver inattention and distraction – Based on traffic data from the NYPD, there were 376 total accidents in the Bronx in November 2021. 
• Overworked drivers – When drivers are tired and overworked, they are more likely to make a mistake resulting in a collision.
• Texting while driving – Texting while on the road causes truckers to miss split-second situations on the street, leading to accidents.
• Sleep deprivation – A tired trucker can’t operate their vehicle correctly and is at risk for an accident.
• Driving under the influence – Any truck driver who drives while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is at serious risk of crashing.
• Unsafe lane changes – If a roadway situation occurs where the truck driver cannot maintain their lane or perform a safe lane change, this can quickly become a hazardous situation.
• Blind spots – Truckers who merge into another vehicle may cause a collision due to a blind spot in their view.
• Speeding – Traveling at high speeds may result in a higher crash likelihood.
• Inclement weather conditions – The weather and poor visibility or black ice can play a significant role in traffic collisions.
• Heavy traffic – When more vehicles are on the road, the chance of a collision increases.
• Tailgating and aggressive driving – Aggressive truck drivers are more likely to get into an accident while tailgating or being unsafe on the road.
• Unsafe or illegal turns – When a truck driver attempts to make an unlawful hazardous turn, their large vehicle puts them at risk of an accident.