Lane Change Truck Accident Lawyer

Most of us wouldn’t think twice about changing lanes while we’re behind the wheel of a passenger vehicle, but when a driver is behind the wheel of an 80,000-pound commercial truck, changing lanes becomes something more difficult. Large trucks not only have much more weight and length than a smaller vehicle, they have multiple, large blind spots. When a commercial truck driver cannot see smaller vehicles around them, accidents, which can be severe, often occur.

 If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident due to another driver’s negligence, we at 844 See Mike are here for you every step of the way to ensure that your rights are protected, and you are fully compensated for your injuries and losses.

 How Lane Change Truck Accidents Occur

 Drivers of both small vehicles and commercial trucks need to be aware of other vehicles on the roadway. When drivers of passenger vehicles assume truck drivers can see their cars, or truck drivers assume that passenger vehicle drivers will know to stay away from blind spots, accidents occur due to this careless thinking.

 Similarly, when drivers are on the highway and have to change lanes quickly, they do not always see the vehicles traveling beside them. When large trucks are unable to see smaller vehicles in their blind spots, they often side-swipe them, causing a catastrophic spin out that can affect not only the initial vehicle, but other vehicles as well.

 Preventing Lane Change Truck Accidents

 Lane change truck accidents can be prevented. Truck drivers should keep their trucks in the right lane as much as possible and use turn signals well in advance of their lane change. This will allow other drivers to anticipate the truck drivers action and act accordingly.

 Mirrors should be installed properly and securely on the truck and kept clean to allow the truck driver to see other drivers on the roads. If possible, extra mirrors should also be installed to improve visibility in the blind spots.

Finally, truck drivers should keep a buffer zone between their truck and the cars traveling ahead of them. This will help to prevent a rear-end collision as well as prevent the need to change lanes quickly in the event of an emergency.

Lane change truck accidents are not minor. If you or a loved one have been involved in a lane change truck accident and have suffered damages, injuries, or wrongful death an experienced personal injury lawyer can review the evidence of your case and determine what compensation you may be entitled to.

 We at 844 See Mike are proud to serve our fellow citizens in personal injury cases, especially when you or a loved one has been injured in a trucking accident, and we are fully committed to protecting your rights and ensuring that the other party is held legally accountable when negligence occurs. We will fight until the very end to ensure that you are fully compensated for all injuries and losses resulting from the accident, including medical expenses, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering, and you won’t owe us a dime for our services.

 We see you as a person, not just a client – and that makes us better at work we do. We listen. We learn your story. And, as we help you get the money you deserve, we go above and beyond in a way most law firms never could and never would. Because we’re not just lawyers. And you’re not just a client. We’re friends, neighbors, family. We’re all people and here at 844 See Mike, we put People, First.

 Helping our clients is about counseling, advocating, and ultimately solving problems. With years of experience successfully representing the people, not the powerful, we will take care of the insurance adjusters, your medical bills, your property damage, your lost wages, and monitor your treatment so you can focus on healing and getting your life back to normal. Our unique formula has earned us over 900 outstanding client reviews on our website, an A+ BBB rating, and over 120 five-star reviews on Google.  Call 888-572-0176, e-mail us at michael@agrusslawfirm.com, or schedule meeting with us here. We’re here 24/7.