New Jersey Truck Accident Attorney​

The unique structures of tractor-trailers cause them to crash in unique ways. Identifying the type of truck accident you were in can help you uncover probable causes and responsible parties. A jackknife accident, for example, almost always results from the truck driver using the wrong braking technique on a decline. At Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP, a knowledgeable New Jersey personal injury lawyer is happy to investigate your accident and help you figure out the crash type and at-fault parties. Five types of truck accidents we can handle at our firm are:

1. Jackknife and rollover accidents. If the trailer of a big rig swings out and gets stuck at an angle from the cab, it’s a jackknife accident. Truckers cannot control jackknifed trucks. The truck will slide, tip or roll over, potentially striking other vehicles. Proper braking techniques can help truckers prevent jackknifing.
2. Blind spot accidents. Commercial trucks have large blind spots that can contribute to side-swipe and merge accidents. Truck drivers must make lane changes slowly and carefully to reduce the risk of these types of accidents. Passenger vehicle drivers should be aware of a truck’s blind spots and avoid driving in “no zones.”
3. Rear-end collisions. A truck driver traveling too closely, speeding, driving distracted or falling asleep behind the wheel could cause a rear-end collision. These accidents can be fatal to victims, causing multiple-vehicle collisions and serious crush injuries. It is the trucker’s duty to pay attention while driving and to obey speed limits at all times.
4. Lost loads. Trucks delivering cargo put other motorists at risk of lost loads. The door swinging open on a closed truck could lead to a lost load, as could improper cargo securement in an open-bed truck. Lost loads can result in materials or debris striking drivers and causing car accidents. The trucking company is in charge of obeying all federal cargo securement laws to prevent these incidents.
5. Delivery truck accidents. Delivery trucks are other types of commercial vehicles that could be involved in accidents. If you were in a collision with a FedEx, UPS, USPS, Amazon or any other delivery vehicle in New Jersey, you might have a claim against the company or the government for the negligence of the driver, so speak with a skilled New Jersey truck accident attorney.

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