The Four Leading Causes of Truck Accidents in Florida

As in states across the nation, Florida is not alone in the large number of commercial vehicles on their roadways. Much of our commerce is transported on our nation's interstates. When commercial trucks are driven carelessly or recklessly they pose a major danger to other motor vehicles sharing the road.

• One of the leading causes of truck accidents is careless driving, which comprises of many actions behind the wheel of a truck. Some of the most common causes of careless driving by truckers include eating, drinking, playing with the radio, or anything else that takes a driver's attention off the road. Careless driving may also be referred to as distracted driving.
• Another cause of accidents is when trucks fail to yield to cars that are coming on and off of highways, changing lanes, and moving through intersections. Large trucks need a lot of room to maneuver and a good distance to stop, if these are not accounted for while driving a large truck, danger prevails.
• Tailgating and driving too closely also is a problem with large trucks. In busy metropolitan areas where traffic is heavy on interstates this can cause a real problem. Because trucks cannot stop easily, an accident may occur when a trucker is following a car too closely.
• Alcohol also plays a role in truck accidents. Alcohol impairs anyone's ability to think and react quickly, especially for someone behind the wheel of an 18-wheeled truck.

If you drive on the roads of Florida, you will almost certainly come in regular contact with these 18-wheeler trucks. Though many truck drivers are safe and courteous, it just takes one negligent or inattentive truck driver to cause a Florida truck accident.

Because of the weight and speed large trucks bring to a collision with another vehicle; these wrecks can have a serious and lasting impact for all of those involved. Truck crashes can easily result in serious injury, paralysis and even loss of life.

To learn more about filing a personal injury lawsuit against a negligent truck driver who caused a dangerous wreck, call a lawyer in your area. You can schedule a free consultation with the Fort Lauderdale accident lawyers of Chalik & Chalik today by calling (888) 539-5297 or filling out the form on this page.