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Driver Error

Truck Driver Error

Driver error is frequently a factor in a truck accident, although it may be called speeding or following too closely or driving while fatigued. Typically, when a truck crash is said to be caused by driver error, it usually refers to specific actions that the driver took or did not take, resulting in an accident.

A law firm with a former trucking company executive, giving us the unique ability to identify instances of driver error.

If you have been injured in a trucking accident, contact the law firm with insider knowledge. Call Wagner Reese & Crossen at 800-792-0332 to schedule a free initial consultation.

Lawyers with an in-depth understanding of the trucking industry

At our Carmel, Indiana, law firm of Wagner Reese & Crossen, our advantage is the presence of Chuck Stratis on our legal team. Chuck was formerly an executive of a large trucking concern. As a risk manager, he was responsible for not only preventing accidents but also minimizing the damage to the company if one occurred. Chuck is able to find instances of driver error even when truck company officials and their insurance companies get to the scene first. This allows our law firm to build a strong case for our clients.

Driver errors that can lead to accidents

Typical truck driver errors that lead to accidents include:

  • Speeding
  • Following too closely
  • Failing to signal
  • Failing to map out the correct route or follow it when carrying hazardous loads
  • Improper emergency stopping without reflectors and hazard warnings
  • Unsafe highway exit and entry
  • Talking on the radio, cell phone or CB
  • Being distracted by a passenger in the cab
  • Using the side of the road as a rest area
  • Failing to check blind spots before a lane change
  • Failing to stay within the lane markers
  • Failing to yield the right-of-way when required

When driver negligence results in situations such as these, our law firm can build a strong case for compensation for semi truck accident victims. If you have been injured in a trucking accident caused by driver error or other types of negligence, contact our Indiana law firm to learn how we can help you. Call us today for a free initial consultation.

An Indiana law firm with a national trucking accident practice