Most Common Causes Of 18 Wheeler Truck Accidents

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Most Common Causes Of 18 Wheeler Truck Accidents
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The biggest trucks on the road are 18 wheelers.
They are the kings of the roads, and at the same
time, the most dangerous truck you can encounter.
One mistake can cause a multi-vehicle accident,
with many injuries and fatalities. Sharing the
road with 18 wheelers is not easy, but it is
something that we are faced with on a daily
basis.
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Minor Traffic Violation
Jackknifing
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Distracted Driving
Every distraction when operating a 70 to 80 feet
long machinery can be your last one. A single
mistake can cause you to flip, cause destruction
on the road and injure many individuals. That is
why every driver behind a wheel of an 18 wheeler
has to be extremely focused on the road and the
traffic.
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Using a Cellphone
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Most Common Distractions Include
Adjusting the Radio
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Eating or Drinking
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Smoking a Cigarette
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Minor Traffic Violation
Most people believe that making a minor traffic
violation is not harmful. However, when operating
an 80 feet long truck with one or two trailers,
every violation will have some kind of
consequences
Failure to Use Proper Signalization
Tailgating
Speeding
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Jackknifing
Jackknifing usually happens due to
When the trailer being pulled by the 18 wheeler
skids forward (giving the impression of a folding
pocket knife), this is called Jackknifing. Every
big truck has the risk of jackknifing, especially
those who are pulling more than 1 trailer.

• Poor road conditions
• Ice on the road
• Faulty equipment
• Improper braking procedures
• Speeding and then braking instantly

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If you or someone you know has been involved in a
truck accident, contact a truck accident attorney
in Los Angeles Howard C. Kornberg and schedule
your free consultation today. You are going to
need legal help in obtaining compensation for
your injuries. Take your time to recover from
your injuries, and let him finish the job for you.
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