Seattle Truck Accident Lawyer

Driver Safety

Both commercial truck drivers and drivers of typical passenger vehicles have an obligation to observe traffic laws and to use reasonable caution when driving. This will decrease the likelihood that a driver will cause an accident. However, there are specific actions that a driver can take to avoid truck accidents in particular.

Large commercial trucks may be overloaded and difficult to maneuver. The truck driver may be tired, stressed or may be distracted. This can easily result in a serious or fatal trucking accident, particularly when other drivers do not compensate for these issues. Following are several driver safety tips to help you avoid a truck accident:

• Try not to drive right beside a large truck for any extended period of time. Wind turbulence may alter the path of the truck and cause it to collide with your vehicle. You may also be in the truck driver’s blind spot, and he or she may change lanes and unintentionally hit you.
• When passing a truck, be sure that you give yourself enough room before you change lanes into the truck’s path. A good point of reference is to ensure that both of the truck’s headlights are in view before changing lanes.
• If a truck is trying to pass you, do not speed up and make it a competition. Slow down and allow the truck to pass in a safe manner.
• If a truck is making a right turn, do not move to the right of the vehicle. This will be into the truck driver’s blind spot and the driver will most likely collide with your car while making the right-hand turn.
• Try not to pass trucks on the right side, as this is the side where the driver has very limited visibility. It is better to pass on the left if you need to pass.

Seattle Trucking Accident Attorney

If you have been involved in a truck accident, a Seattle truck accident attorney at our firm may be able to help you file a claim against the truck driver or trucking company to obtain compensation for the injuries and losses you have suffered. We handle claims involving 18 wheeler trucks and pedestrian accidents, as well as wrongful death claims involving vehicular manslaughter.

Contact a Seattle trucking accident lawyer at our firm regarding your claim and compensation!