Truck Accident Lawyer FAQ's
Serving Buffalo, New York
How common are truck accidents?
Approximately half a million truck accidents take place in the United States each year.
What is the legal definition of a truck?
The legal definition of a commercial truck is any truck that transports goods weighing 10,000 lbs. or more.
How often do truck accidents result in injury or death?
In 2004, 1% of all truck accidents resulted in deaths and 17% resulted in injuries.
What are the most common causes of truck accidents?
This depends on who is at fault. In cases where the truck driver is at fault, the accidents are most commonly caused by fatigue, not securing loads correctly, speeding, driving without proper training or certification, not allowing enough brake time, mechanical failure and difficulty controlling the vehicle in bad weather.
When passenger car drivers are at fault, the most common causes are drinking and driving, cutting off trucks, following too close or passing the truck when it’s unsafe to do so.
Why is New York State a common location for truck accidents?
New York’s proximity to the Canadian border places it along a major trade route between Canada and the U.S.
Where do most trucking accidents take place?
32% of truck accidents take place on highways in urban settings and the other 68% take place on highways in rural areas.
Learn more about Trucking Accidents on our site, or contact our Niagara truck accident lawyer today to schedule a complimentary consultation in our Buffalo office.
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