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Operating a commercial truck safely involves constant vigilance, particularly in monitoring other traffic. Truck drivers often struggle to see nearby motorists due to their large blind spots. However, this does not absolve them of the responsibility to check these areas regularly. If a negligent truck driver causes an accident, our Texas Truck Driving Injury Lawyers are here to help.
What are Driver’s Blind Spots?
Every vehicle has blind spots—areas where the driver cannot see another vehicle using only the mirrors. Semi trucks, being taller, longer, and wider than most vehicles, have significantly larger blind spots than regular vehicles.
Dangers of Blind Spot Auto Accidents
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that approximately 840,000 blind spot accidents occur annually in the United States, resulting in ~300 fatalities. When truck drivers fail to monitor their blind spots frequently, trucking accidents can occur, including:
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Sideswipe Collisions
- Underride Crashes
- High-Speed Collisions
These types of trucking accidents can lead to severe injuries and result in permanent disabilities, profoundly impacting the victims and their families. At Dunham & Jones, Attorneys at Law, our personal injury attorneys can help you pursue a legal claim if you or a loved one has been affected with any of the following:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries, including paralysis
- Internal organ damage
- Amputations
- Broken bones
- Nerve damage
- Neck and back injuries
Call Dunham & Jones today at 888-222-9746 to schedule a free consultation with a Texas Truck Driving Accident lawyer. Truck Driving Accident cases need an experienced injury law firm such as Dunham & Jones. Dunham & Jones was established in 1989 and is dedicated to helping it’s clients get the best results.
Where are a Semi Truck’s Blind Spots?
Knowing a semi’s blind spots can help you stay safe:
- At the front of the Truck: 20 feet in front of the cab.
- At the rear of the Truck: 200 feet behind the truck.
- On the left Side of the Truck: From the side mirrors to the cab.
- On the right Side of the Truck: From the mirrors to the rear of the truck, two lanes wide about 20′ to 30′ from the front.
Tips to Drive Safely Around Semi Trucks
There are ways to drive safely around large semi truck. Here are a few helpful driving tips:
- If you can’t see the truck driver in their mirror, they can’t see you.
- Avoid cutting off a truck.
- Pass only when you have at least 20 feet of space in front of the truck.
- Maintain a three-second following distance when driving behind a truck.
- Stay back when a truck is turning, as the driver may need two lanes to complete the turn.
- Use turn signals to communicate your intentions to the driver.
- Use your headlights to ensure the truck driver can see you in their mirrors.
Truck Blind Spot Accident FAQs
Where are a semi truck’s blind spots?
A tractor-trailer has large blind spots, often called No-Zones, directly in front of the cab, directly behind the trailer, along the left side below the driver’s window, and an especially large area along the right side that can span more than one lane. If you cannot see the driver in the truck’s mirror, the driver likely cannot see you.
Is a truck driver at fault for a blind spot accident?
Usually the truck driver bears significant responsibility, because commercial drivers are trained to check mirrors, signal, and confirm a lane is clear before moving. Blind spots are not an excuse for an unsafe lane change or turn. Fault is decided on the evidence, and Texas comparative fault may assign some share to other drivers.
What evidence helps prove a blind spot crash?
Helpful evidence includes truck-mounted camera footage, the truck’s electronic data, the police report, witness statements, mirror condition and adjustment, and the driver’s training records. Some trucks have blind spot detection systems, and whether they worked can be important. Preserve this evidence quickly.
What injuries are common in blind spot truck accidents?
Sideswipes and right-turn squeezes can push vehicles off the road or under the trailer, causing head and brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, broken bones, and crush injuries. Motorcyclists and cyclists are particularly vulnerable. Serious injuries often require long-term care that must be included in any settlement.
Can I sue the trucking company for a blind spot accident?
Yes. Trucking companies are generally liable for their drivers’ negligence on the job, and they can also be liable for inadequate training, poorly maintained mirrors, or failing to equip and maintain safety technology. Claims against the carrier often provide access to larger commercial insurance policies.
General information about Texas law, not legal advice. For a free injury case review, call 888-222-9746.
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If you were injured by a truck driver who failed to check their blind spots, you have legal options. Contact Dunham & Jones, Attorneys at Law at 888-222-9746, today for a free, no-obligation accident case review.
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