Voorhees Truck Accident Lawyers

Why do truck accidents happen in Voorhees?

At Ferrara & Gable, we work with investigators, local and federal law enforcement officials, product safety experts, and traffic reconstruction experts. We question everyone with possible knowledge about your accident, including local businesses or residents who may have video of the crash.

Truck accidents in Voorhees happen for many reasons. Some of these include:

• Driver fatigue. Commercial truck drivers must comply with the FMCSA Hours of Service Rules. These rules regulate how long truck drivers can be on the road on a daily basis and during seven and 8-day weeks. Tired drivers are unable to anticipate or respond to emergencies in a timely manner. Truck drivers and truck companies must keep electronic logs that record the hours a driver is on the road.
• Drunk under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Drivers should drink after their day is done, never before they start a new trip or during their journey. Our Voorhees truck accident lawyers work with the prosecution to show a driver was drunk when they struck you.
• Driving while distracted. Truck drivers and their employers are responsible for accidents that are caused by texting while driving, using a smartphone that isn’t hands-free, looking at a GPS, eating, drinking, or doing anything that takes their eyes off the road, hands off the wheel, and mind off of emergencies.
• Speeding and other traffic violations. Truck drivers who exceed the speed limit or drive too fast for weather or traffic conditions are responsible for the accidents they cause. Drivers must comply with all New Jersey traffic laws while driving. Trucks need more time and distance to stop than cars.
• Poor training. Trucking companies should ensure their drivers have a current commercial driver’s license, the skills to drive the type of truck used for the shipment, and the ability to avoid many common truck dangers, including backing out and blind spots.
• Blind spots. Truck drivers must rely on mirrors and the latest digital technology to ensure they can see on all sides of the truck. Drivers need to be extra cautious when turning or changing lanes so they don’t crush any nearby vehicles.
• Defective truck parts. Our Voorhees truck accident lawyers hold truck part manufacturers liable if their brakes, hydraulic systems, fuel lines, electrical systems, tires, or other truck parts are defective.
• Improper inspections and maintenance. Trucks should be inspected on a yearly and seasonal basis, as well as before each trip.
• Cargo shifts and spills. Cargo should be properly loaded and secured based on the type of cargo, quantity of cargo, and the type of truck. If cargo moves during the trip, the truck driver can lose control. If the cargo spills, any vehicles near the truck will be in danger.