Although driving any type of motor vehicle on the roads requires a driver’s full attention, driving a tractor trailer is particularly challenging. Large commercial vehicles are inherently harder to handle than passenger cars, and even performing seemingly routine maneuvers in a massive truck requires a truck driver’s full concentration. If truck drivers allow their attention to wander away from their driving duties for even a few seconds, disastrous distracted driving truck accidents in West Virginia can occur.
Fortunately, our experienced legal team at Jan Dils knows what to do. We can help you seek compensation from the responsible parties in a truck accident lawsuit.
When a semi truck’s driver is distracted, they are not prepared for all possible situations that could occur, such as emergencies that require them to suddenly stop or turn to avoid hitting someone else. Big rigs do not drive as smoothly as most cars and drivers need to put more effort into safely operating them. For instance, coming to a safe stop is considerably harder in a large truck because it takes much longer. Similarly, making a sharp turn can be dangerous if a truck driver does not have enough time to prepare for it. If a truck driver is distracted by something, they might not be able to safely stop their vehicle in time to avoid crashing into the vehicle in front of them. Similarly, when forced to make a sudden turn, they risk overturning the truck or forcing it into a rollover or jackknife, which could result in a multicar pileup.
Our knowledgeable West Virginia attorneys understand the dangers of a truck driver being distracted behind the wheel. We can fight to hold that negligent driver, the trucking company that employed them, and any other potentially responsible parties accountable for their wrongful actions that caused you or your loved one to suffer harm.
All drivers face the temptation of certain types of distractions, such as the following:
Commercial truck drivers also face additional distractions that are more relevant to their profession. For instance, they often need to rely heavily on their GPS navigational systems or maps because they are driving on unfamiliar roads. Additionally, they might need to communicate with their employer by dispatch radio to update them on the status of their delivery. Because truck drivers frequently operate their semi trucks for extended hours every day for multiple days in a row, they can face fatigue, which could make it harder for their minds to stay focused.
Our West Virginia legal team can perform a detailed investigation of the trucking wreck to help you prove that the driver was distracted.
Everyone needs to keep their eyes on the road, but sometimes it just does not happen. Distracted driving truck accidents in West Virginia can have heart-wrenching consequences. Our compassionate personal injury lawyers can help you fight back for the compensation you and your family deserve. Contact Jan Dils to schedule a free preliminary consultation to discuss what happened and what we can do next.
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