Did a distracted truck driver cause your accident?
The issue of distracted driving has become a major focus for government and law enforcement agencies. Cell phone use while driving has led the charge in this area. Although cell phone use while driving is not yet illegal in every state, commercial truck drivers are subject to additional rules and regulations. Federal regulations, through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), now explicitly prohibit use of cell phones in the cab of a commercial truck no matter where in the country it is traveling.
Recent research has found that truck drivers who send text messages on a cell phone while driving are over twenty times more likely to be involved in a traffic incident or accident. Typically, a driver removes their eyes from the road for at least five seconds while texting. This is the equivalent of driving the length of a football field at about 40 miles per hour with your eyes closed. Obviously, this type of behavior in a vehicle as large as a commercial truck can have very serious consequences.
As with drivers of passenger vehicles, truck drivers have many opportunities to remove their focus from the road. But cell phones are not the only problem. Some trucks are even equipped with computer systems which communicate information from the truck back to the company offices. Oftentimes, the driver must interact with this dispatch system while driving, greatly increasing the chances of a serious accident. Trucking company policies regarding use of the dispatch system can actually promote distracted driving, putting other vehicles on the road at risk.
It is important to hire an experienced truck accident attorney who can assess your case and fully investigate the cause of your accident to determine if negligence was to blame. If you have been involved in an accident caused by a distracted truck driver, get the representation you deserve.
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