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Des Moines, Iowa 50315
Truck Accident Lawyer Serving Nebraska / Iowa — Truck Driver Negligence
Fredd J. Haas, our truck accident lawyer serving the Nebraska and Iowa region, knows that truck driver negligence is a major contributing factor to many tragic collisions. There are a number of negligent actions on the part of truck drivers that can lead to devastating accidents which could have been prevented had the driver followed safety guidelines. Mr. Haas will diligently pursue drivers whose negligent and/or reckless behavior may have resulted in a catastrophic crash.
Defective Truck Parts / Faulty Brakes
Inadequately Trained or Inexperienced Truck Driver
Truck Driver Negligence
Drivers who are found to be negligent can be held liable for the consequences of a crash, entitling victims to recovery of financial damages that result. If you are in need of a truck accident lawyer in the Nebraska, Iowa, and Minnesota area, contact Fredd J. Haas. He can determine if truck driver negligence contributed to your collision and help you protect your legal rights.
Alcohol/Substance Abuse
In addition to all applicable laws regulating driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, many drivers of large trucks are required to undergo random drug and alcohol screenings, as well as well screening before hire, before they are allowed to operate a vehicle. Truck drivers who drive while intoxicated pose an extraordinary danger on the roads, and could potentially cause catastrophic, multi-vehicle accidents.
Speeding
An alarming number of accidents are caused by speeding while operating a large truck. The heavy nature of these trucks makes them difficult to control under normal circumstances, and even more so when the driver is speeding.
Extreme Turns
Big rigs and tractor-trailers often need to make wide turns, which can sometimes lead to deadly accidents. If the operator of a truck does not see a car next to it while turning, that car can get squeezed in or cut off between the truck and the curb.
Inattention to Blind Spots
Many large trucks have a number of mirrors in order to check various angles surrounding the truck for traffic. However, blind spots exist on the front, back and sides of big rigs, and it is possible for a driver to steer directly into a car if he or she has not checked blind spots.
Dangerous Lane Changes
Truck drivers making rapid lane changes can cause serious and deadly accidents. Semi-trucks, tractor-trailers, and other heavy commercial vehicles often require more stopping distance than the average car. As a result, changing lanes can be a hazardous situation that begs extreme caution.
Defective Truck Parts / Faulty Brakes
Defective parts such as malfunctioning braking systems, broken lights, reflectors, or other warning devices, and poor maintenance work can ultimately result in a driver losing control of a large truck. Trucking companies are responsible for the safety and upkeep of commercial vehicles.
Inadequately Trained or Inexperienced Truck Drivers
Several regulations are in place to ensure commercial truck drivers have the training and experience necessary to safely pilot the oversized vehicles. Truck driver hiring and training is an integral component to averting disaster on our roadways, and operators who lack the necessary training could be more likely to commit tragic driver errors.
If you or a family member have been injured in a crash involving a large truck, contact our firm in Iowa to speak with a truck driver negligence attorney about your case.
Distractions
Truck driver distractions can encompass a number of dangerous undertakings while operating a vehicle, including cell phone use, eating or drinking, roadside distractions, and changing the radio tuner. Sometimes, if a driver's attention is diverted from safe operation of the vehicle for even a split second, fatal accidents can occur.
Fatigue
Truck driver fatigue is responsible for a high number of truck accidents. Operators of large trucks are under specific federal safety regulations, including limits on the number of hours of service they can provide, in order to lessen and ultimately prevent accidents caused by exhausted drivers.
Contact Our Truck Accident Lawyer
Fredd J. Haas is an experienced truck accident lawyer serving Nebraska and surrounding states. He is familiar with federal and state laws concerning the safe operation of large trucks, and can pursue compensation for damages including medical bills, lost wages, funeral expenses, pain and suffering, loss of benefits, and more. If you or a family member has been involved in a truck collision, contact our Iowa truck driver negligence attorney today to discuss your case.