Semi-trucks are a constant sight throughout New York and across America. These giant vehicles can be daunting, especially to individuals who have heard news stories about deadly truck accidents. The scary reality is that these trucks and their drivers cause accidents all the time, leaving victims and their families with extensive losses. While most people assume that these accidents are caused by negligence caused while driving these big rigs, and that certainly does account for a fair share of these wrecks, improper truck maintenance can also result in a devastating crash.
Poor truck maintenance can result in a serious truck accident
Negligence can increase truck stopping distance
Semi-trucks play an important role in our society. They move goods from place-to-place, allowing consumers to have access to the goods and services they desire. Yet, despite these benefits posed by the trucking industry, these massive vehicles, their drivers and truck companies also pose significant risks to innocent motorists. This is because the sheer size of these vehicles can leave a wake of devastation and death when driven negligently.
How can drowsy driving lead to a truck accident?
Semi-trucks and other large commercial vehicles are an essential part of commerce in New York and across the nation. However, it takes care, training and a special license to operate a commercial vehicle. Because of the size and weight of these vehicles, if a truck accident occurs, it could result in serious injuries and fatalities. Thus, it is important for semi-truck drivers to operate their vehicles with due care.
