Haddonfield Truck Accident Lawyers

What causes truck accidents in Haddonfield?

Ferrara & Gable works with investigators, the local police, federal officials, truck product safety specialists, and traffic reconstruction experts - and uses the formal discovery process - to show how the truck accident that caused your injuries occurred.

Some of the common reasons truck accidents happen are:

• Driver fatigue. Commercial truck drivers often drive much longer than they should without taking a rest. That’s why there are FMCSA Hours of Service limits that regulate how long truck drivers can be on the road. Tired drivers can’t anticipate or respond to emergencies in a timely manner. Tired drivers should be held accountable for the accidents they cause.
• Drunk driving and driving under the influence of drugs. Truck drivers who stop for a drink shouldn’t get back into their truck until the alcohol has passed through their bodies. Drunk driving is a leading cause of all types of truck accidents. Ferrara & Gable works with the police to show an intoxicated driver caused your injuries or took the life of your loved one.
• Driving while distracted. Truck driving means many lonely hours on the road. While it’s tempting to try to fill the time with conversation or entertainment, drivers who are distracted endanger everyone near them. Distracted driving includes texting, using a cell phone, looking at a GPS, watching a video, eating, drinking, and any activity that takes a truck driver’s eyes off the road, mind off of traffic, and eyes off the wheel.
• Speeding and other traffic violations. Many truck drivers speed to make deliveries faster or to get home sooner. Our Haddonfield truck accident lawyers hold drivers accountable when they speed, pass improperly, merge improperly, tailgate, or commit any traffic violation that causes an accident. Speeding is especially dangerous for truck drivers because trucks need more distance and time to stop than cars.
• Poor training. Truck drivers need a commercial driver’s license (CDL) to drive a commercial truck. Trucking companies should ensure their drivers have the necessary qualifications, training, and experience to drive their tractor-trailer, flatbed, delivery, or any other type of truck. Trucking companies and drivers should understand their truck’s blind spots, how to back out in traffic, and many other truck driving risks and dangers.
• Blind spots. Tucks generally only have a front windshield and small side windows. Truck drivers need to understand where their blind spots are and take preventive steps when turning, passing, and changing lanes to ensure they can see all around their trucks.
• Defective truck parts. We hold truck manufacturers accountable for defective tires, brakes, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and any other defective truck parts, including parts that have been recalled.
• Faulty inspection and improper maintenance. Trucking companies need to routinely inspect their vehicles. Drivers should check their tire pressure, cargo, and other parts of their truck before each trip.
• Cargo shifts and spills. At Ferrara & Gable, we hold trucking companies and loading companies accountable when cargo isn’t properly loaded and secured. Cargo that shifts during a trip can cause the driver to lose control. Cargo that spills creates dangers for any vehicle or person near the spill.

Ferrara & Gable is ready to help you however your injuries were caused.