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Tractor trailer accidents occur daily in the United States. With so many trucks on the roads, working to transport goods throughout the country, drivers are pushed to maintain strict schedules and timelines. Often this alone can cause undue stress on truck drivers, which can lead to accidents.
The trucking accident lawyers at Caddell Reynolds understand that the driver may share liability with other parties, including the following:
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The statistics behind commercial vehicle accidents are alarming; if you have been injured in a commercial vehicle accident, you may be entitled to compensation.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, transportation and material moving resulted in more fatalities than any other occupation in 2015, reaching 1,301 fatalities. Included in this number are the 745 deaths of truck drivers who were killed on the job. Semi-truck accidents are a regular occurrence throughout the country. Understanding these statistics may be helpful if you require a semi-truck accident attorney.
Before we dive into the statistics behind the most common commercial vehicle accidents, it is worth examining the scope of semi-truck activity in the United States.
It is estimated that there are 500,000 accidents involving a semi-truck per year. This results in an average of 1.1 fatal crashes per every 100 million transportation miles.
A report by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that in 2010:
This same report discovered that large trucks account for 4% of registered vehicles, but account for 9% of all motor vehicle fatalities. Each of these statistics indicate that there is great room for improvement within the trucking and transportation industry.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has coded the different elements involved with semi-truck accidents. These are separated into two categories: critical reason and critical events.
A critical event is when something puts the semi-truck in a direct collision course. The critical event is assigned to the vehicle that made the collision inevitable. There are three major types of critical events assigned to semi-trucks:
1. Running out of the lane. This applies to any situation in which the truck exits the lane. It is estimated that 32% of semi-truck accidents are assigned this critical event code.
2. Lost control of vehicle due to traveling too fast. This code is applied in critical events where there is an accident due to traveling too quickly based on the road conditions and amount of cargo being towed. It is estimated that this accounts for 29% of semi-truck accidents.
3. Rear end collision with another vehicle in the same lane. Any rear end collision with a vehicle in the same lane is given this code. Approximately 22% of semi-truck accidents are given this code.
A critical reason is the immediate cause of the critical event. The critical reason is assigned to the vehicle that caused the critical event. There are several types of critical reasons, most commonly: driver error (87% of crashes), vehicle failure (10% of crashes), or environmental condition (3% of crashes).
More than 100,000 people are injured every year in semi-truck crashes. If you have been in a semi-truck accident, you may be entitled to compensation. The amount of compensation will depend on a variety of factors, including who was at fault and the cause for the accident. Make sure that you read our tips for receiving a better settlement offer.
Caddell Reynolds has been serving Arkansas & Oklahoma clients for many years. Our experienced Fayetteville truck accident attorneys are dedicated to finding solutions to problems for our clients. Contact us at one of our offices near you for a free consultation.
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COMMITTED TO MAXIMIZING THE RECOVERY YOU DESERVE
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