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Michigan Truck Accident Lawyers | Causes of Truck Accidents

Daniel Buckfire — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:26:00 GMT

Many people blame motorists or even pedestrians for their own injuries when they are involved in a truck accident, but experienced Michigan truck accident attorneys know that it is almost always the trucking company which is to blame. Many trucking companies have mileage incentives or requirements for drivers which often lead to excessive time on the road without rest. Other trucking companies put tremendous pressure on truck drivers to meet certain delivery times which causes faster speeds so they will arrive on time. These practices often end up causing accidents with other cars, trucks, motorcycles, bicycles or pedestrians.

The most common causes of a Michigan truck accident are the following:

Fatigue, sleepy or tired drivers driving too many hours without rest;
Truck drivers drinking alcohol or drug use;
Running off the road;
Failure to yield the right of way;
Unsafe safety systems, reflectors, lights and other warning devices;
Overloaded Truck;
Oversized Truck;
Lack of training on the part of the truck driver;
Poorly maintained brakes on the Truck;
Reckless driving;
Driving in conditions of poor visibility due to smoke, fog, snow or rain;
Poorly maintained tires;
Speeding;
Wide turns;
Blind spots;
Fatigue, sleepy or tired drivers driving too many hours without rest;
Running off the road;
Failure to yield the right of way;
Unsafe safety systems, reflectors, lights and other warning devices

A full investigation into the reasons behind a particular accident is essential to winning a truck accident case.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Daniel Buckfire

Michigan Truck Accident Lawyers | Truck Accident Features

Daniel Buckfire — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:24:00 GMT

Michigan truck accidents share certain features. For starters, there is a much, much greater likelihood of death, personal injury, or property damage in a truck accident as compared to a simple car accident. In fact, there is over a 95% chance that one of those will happen when a truck hits a car.

Other Common Features of a Michigan Truck Accident include:

More turning, backing, and changing lanes;
More collisions with abutements and utility polls, jackknife, and cargo loss;
Fewer single-vehicle crashes and more multiple vehicle crashes;
More side-swipe accidents;
Fewer drivers cited for speeding, failing to yield, and reckless driving, but more drivers cited for improper backing, lane use, and turning errors;
More on-road crashes;
More daytime crashes;
More weekday crashes.

If someone is injured in a truck accident, that person is eligible for Michigan No Fault benefits. The best way to determine the scope of Michigan No Fault coverage is to consult with an experienced Michigan truck accident attorney.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Daniel Buckfire

Michigan Truck Accident Lawyer | Michigan Truck Accident Breakdown

Daniel Buckfire — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 13:24:47 GMT

Michigan truck accident lawyers know truck accidents are becoming more common. A breakdown of Michigan truck accidents confirms this. In fact, trucks are involved in more than 13,000 accidents per year. Trucks account for over 25% of all fatal accidents in Michigan. In 95% of truck accidents there was either property damage, personal injury, or death. With this virtually certain chance of death, injury, or damage, Michigan drivers should always use caution when approaching trucks and continue to educate themselves on the causes of truck accidents. By reading the other Michigan truck accident articles on this website, drivers can educate themselves about how to avoid truck accidents and what to do if they are involved in a truck accident.

When a driver, pedestrian, bicyclist, or motorcyclist is hit by a truck, Michigan No Fault benefits are available to the accident victim. No Fault benefits pay for medical expenses, lost wages, household replacement services, attendant care, and other benefits regardless of fault in the accident. In addition, when an accident victim’s injuries are severe, the victim may have a legal claim against the truck driver if the truck driver is at fault in causing the accident. The best way to determine what claims an injured person has is to consult with a lawyer.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Daniel Buckfire