Common Types of Commercial Truck Accidents and What Causes Them | Hourigan Kluger & Quinn
Learn about the most common types of commercial truck accidents and why these crashes often cause serious injuries.
Different Truck Accidents Can Point to Different Causes
Commercial truck accidents can happen in many different ways, and the type of crash often provides clues about what went wrong.
Jackknife accidents happen when the trailer swings out at an angle from the cab. These crashes may be linked to sudden braking, slick roads, speeding, or improper handling.
Rollover accidents may occur when a truck takes a curve too fast, carries shifting cargo, or becomes unstable because of road conditions or improper loading.
What are called underride accidents happen when a smaller vehicle slides under part of a truck or trailer. These crashes can cause catastrophic injuries.
Wide turn accidents often occur when a truck swings left before making a right turn or takes up multiple lanes while turning.
Lost cargo accidents may involve cargo falling from a truck, spilling onto the road, or shifting in a way that causes the driver to lose control.
Each type of truck accident requires careful investigation into the truck driver’s actions, the condition of the truck, cargo, roadway, and company records.
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