Blind Spot Truck Accidents
Large vehicles, such as work vehicles, tractor trailers, and large construction trucks. are much longer and bigger than a typical motor vehicle. Therefore, these trucks will have blind spots or areas that are more difficult to see.
Drivers of these larger trucks may try to remedy this issue with mirrors that extend out further from the vehicle. However, these mirrors may not always be adjusted properly. As such, there may be blind spots where truckers cannot see other motorists or pedestrians. These vehicles also ride much higher off the roadway. The driver may not see vehicles beside him or her unless the driver is using due care and keeping a proper lookout. Despite these safety measures, blind spot truck accidents in Virginia still occur. If you have been involved in one of these crashes, do not hesitate to reach out to the Virginia truck wreck attorneys at Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers.
How Do Blind Spot Accidents Involving Trucks Occur?
A blind spot accident in Virginia involves a circumstance where the truck driver does not see the other motorist or pedestrian. These accidents can be the result of the trucker riding so high off the ground he or she does not see other vehicles that are nearby, the mirrors not being properly adjusted, or simply not taking the extra time and attention to look all around the truck before making a traffic maneuver. These collisions typically occur between a truck and another passenger motor vehicle. Usually a truck’s blind spots are to the sides of the truck and these sideswipe accidents can cause smaller passenger cars to go out of control or be run off the roadway.
Negligence in Blind Spot Collisions
All motorists must act with due regard for the safety of others. This includes the truck driver who has a duty to keep a proper lookout. Therefore, until that truck driver knows it is safe to proceed, he or she should not change his or her direction of travel. In Virginia, truck drivers who fail to keep a proper lookout can be held negligent in a blind spot accident case.
It is important to note that other nearby motorists must also act with due care for their own safety. If a motorist does not uphold this responsibility, there may be some argument that he or she shared some fault in causing the accident. For example, these large vehicles must make wide turns. If a motorist sees a large truck in front of him or her with turn signals on, attempting to execute a wide turn, the motorist should give this truck plenty of space to make the turn.
Speak with an Attorney in Virginia to Discuss Blind Spot Truck Wrecks
Because these accidents usually happen with both vehicles moving, the damage can be substantial. It is often side damage and as the vehicle loses control after being struck by the large truck, it can spin out and strike walls or go off the roadway causing significant damage to the vehicle and the passengers inside. Therefore, if you have been involved in a blind spot truck accident in Virginia, you should reach out to the lawyers at our firm. Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers can help you pursue compensation for all of your losses and damages and work hard to help you through this trying time. Call today for a free consultation on your case.
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