What are the most common causes of Ohio trucking accidents?

Over 500,000 trucking accidents occur every year in the United States. Ohio has its fair share. In 2008, heavy trucks were involved in 10,736 Ohio highway traffic accidents. Because of their large size, semi-truck accidents are very likely to result in death and serious injury to those involved.

In just over half of commercial truck accidents, the big rig driver is at fault. Common causes of 18-wheeler accidents include:

• Failure to check blind spots

• Brake failure

• Debris in the road

• Driver fatigue or exhaustion

• Speeding or driving too fast for road conditions

• Taking a curb too fast

• Failure to follow traffic laws

• Tire blowout, failure or separation

• Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol

• Shifting of improperly loaded or unsecured cargo

• Unsafe driving habits

Consider these facts:

• Twenty percent of 18-wheeler truck drivers admit to falling asleep at the wheel at least once.

• Twenty percent of big rig accidents are caused by speeding.

• About 12.5% of fatal truck accidents involve marijuana use.

• Forty-four percent of truck crashes attributed to driver error involve truck drivers who are taking over-the-counter or prescription drugs.

Obviously, most of these large truck accidents can be prevented. It is the trucking company’s job to screen and test truck drivers and to allow adequate time for the driver to deliver his load safely. It is the truck driver’s job to follow the rules of the road.

If you have been seriously injured or have lost a loved one to an Ohio semi-truck accident, you may be entitled to insurance compensation from the trucking company. However, trucking companies often employ teams of lawyers who try to minimize the amount the company must pay.

The Cleveland trucking accident attorneys at Chester Law Group can help to protect your rights. We have the experience to go up against the big trucking companies and to get you the fair compensation you deserve. To learn more, contact our office at 1-800-218-4243.

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