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It is hard enough for drivers of a passenger car to see out of their blind spots. Tractor trailers are much larger vehicles, and they have bigger blind spots and more of them. Failure to properly check blind spots before changing lanes or making a turn is a common cause of truck accidents. They may crash into a car that is in their blind spot or even force them off the road. These accidents have the potential to cause serious physical injuries. If you have been hurt in a truck blind spot accident, you may be entitled to substantial financial compensation.
There are numerous blind spots for tractor-trailer drivers, which can include:
Truck drivers have an immense amount of difficulty seeing out of their blind spots. There are mirrors on the truck, but there is a large amount of space that truck drivers need to look into anytime they want to make a maneuver. There are many different spaces that a truck driver must check before they do anything to move out of their lane.
It takes a certain amount of seasoning and experience for truck drivers to learn how to properly check their blind spots. Even the most experienced truck drivers may have difficulty seeing into these spots under many circumstances. It goes without saying that newer truck drivers may be at a higher risk of causing an accident.
These days, trucks may be equipped with more than just mirrors to help the truck driver see. Many trucks have advanced technology that give the driver a warning or help them to better see into their blind spots. Nonetheless, truck drivers may still be careless and not fully use the technology, even if it exists. They may be distracted because they do not have their eyes on the road, or a truck driver may be speeding and misjudging the amount of space that they have to make a lane change.
A driver should do everything within their power to stay within the visibility of truck drivers. It is not always possible to be seen at all times. The legal obligation is on the truck driver to check their blind spots at all times. If they cause an accident because they have not properly checked their blind spots, the truck driver is considered to be negligent.
Generally, there is a legal presumption that a driver who is changing lanes is the one to blame for the accident. The driver who is already established in traffic has a right to remain in their lane. Thus, if truck drivers cause an accident when they are making a turn or changing lanes, they would presume to be the ones who are at fault for the accident. However, this presumption can be disproven if the trucking company can present evidence that you are the one who is at fault. Nonetheless, your truck accident attorney may need to defend you from any allegations that you share in the blame for what happened.
If you have been injured in a commercial vehicle accident, the Savannah truck accident lawyers at Childers & McCain, LLC are the fighters that you need in your corner. You can schedule a free initial consultation with one of our attorneys by calling us today at 478-254-2007 or by contacting us online. Our office is in Macon, Georgia, and we serve clients in Savannah, Albany, Atlanta, Bibb County, Chatham County, Columbus, Crawford County, Oglethorpe, and Peach County. There is no fee to you unless you win your case.
Facing the aftermath of a serious accident can be overwhelming. Before you speak with the insurance companies, make sure you schedule a free consultation with the Macon personal injury lawyers at Childers & McCain. We can protect your rights while anticipating the insurance company’s tactics to make sure you get the full compensation you deserve. You don’t have to navigate this tough road alone – let our team of professionals help you move forward.
