Interesting Data on the Causes of Truck Accidents

Christopher Earley | | General Injury Information

Truck accidents occur with alarming frequency in Massachusetts. Due to the size of trucks, these accidents can cause catastrophic injuries to those involved. Here is some truck accident information provided by Allen Smith over at his truthabouttrucking.com blog:

Top 10 Causes of Truck Accidents

  1. Prescription Drug Use 26%
  2. Traveling Too Fast 23%
  3. Unfamiliar with Roadway 22%
  4. Over-the-counter Drug Use 18%
  5. Inadequate Surveillance 14%
  6. Fatigue 13%
  7. Illegal Maneuver 9%
  8. Exterior Distraction 8%
  9. Inadequate Evasive Action 7%
  10. Aggressive Driving Behavior 7%
Author: Christopher Earley
Christopher Earley

Nearly twenty years ago when I opened my practice I decided to dedicate my career to advancing the rights of injury victims against powerful insurance companies. Personally, I find great satisfaction in helping good and honest people who have been wronged due to no fault of their own. I am really proud to have earned our clients’ hard-earned trust by running a law firm our clients can always count on to do the right thing.