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Wide Turn Truck Accidents

Michael Agruss

Written and Reviewed by Michael Agruss

  • Managing Partner and Personal Injury Lawyer at 844SeeMike.
  • Over 20 years of experience in Personal Injury.
  • Graduated from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law: Juris Doctor, 2004.

Trucks, due to their larger size and length, are much more difficult to maneuver than a standard passenger vehicle. Most of us wouldn’t think twice about making a turn while in our car, but one of the most difficult maneuvers a truck driver has to do is make a simple turn. When a truck driver struggles to make wide turns successfully, they put other drivers at risk.

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.

What is a Wide-Turn Truck Accident?

Large trucks, like semi’s, cannot turn on a dime like smaller vehicles often can. When a truck driver needs to make a right turn, for example, they must first swing the truck wide to the left and then continue into the right turn. Truck drivers who underestimate the amount of space required to make a safe turn or do not notice other vehicles in their path are the biggest contributors to wide-turn truck accidents. Other factors that may cause wide-turn truck accidents include:

  • Driver veers too far left-If a driver swings their truck too far to the left, they could possibly strike an oncoming car in a head-on collision.
  • Driver is under the influence-Drugs and alcohol slow reaction time and cause poor decision making. If a truck driver is under the influence, even if it is from using legal, over-the-counter medications, he or she puts other drivers at-risk.
  • Driver does not check their blind spots-Trucks have much larger blind spots than passenger vehicles and a driver that does not ensure that they have clear blind spots can collide with other drivers or pedestrians.
  • Driver does not use turn signals-When a truck driver does not use turn signals, other drivers will be unaware of their intentions which could cause a collision.
  • Driver is fatigued-If a truck driver is tired, their reaction time is slowed, and they may not perform proper turning maneuvers. Fatigued drivers are just as dangerous as drivers who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Wide-Turn Truck Accident Injuries

A 4,000-pound passenger vehicle is no match for a truck that could weigh as much as 80,000-pounds. Trucks are able to exert huge amounts of force even when they are traveling at low speeds, causing painful, devastating, and life-threatening injuries. Common injuries sustained in wide-turn truck accidents can include:

  • Traumatic brain injuries
  • Spinal injuries
  • Temporary or permanent paralysis
  • Lacerations
  • Broken bones
  • Wrongful death

Often, these injuries are life-changing and lifelong, requiring extensive medical care and continuing therapy that can put a strain on a victim mentally and monetarily. If you or a loved one was injured in a wide-turn truck accident, you deserve to be compensated for all of your damages from all the negligent parties.

Who is Liable for a Wide-Turn Truck Accident?

Truck accidents are rarely cut-and-dry in who is at-fault. In the event that you or a loved one is involved in a wide-turn truck accident, the following parties may be at-fault and liable for your damages:

  • The truck driver-Truck drivers are required to go through extensive training and to drive safely. When a driver is negligent, they must be held responsible for their actions.
  • The trucking company-If a truck driver is employed by a trucking company, they too could be held liable for your damages and injuries. If the company does not properly train its drivers or does not provide proper maintenance for its vehicles, it is possible that they could also be held responsible for your accident.

If you are unsure where to turn following a wide-turn truck accident, contact an experienced personal injury lawyer to review your case.

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.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an auto accident due to another driver’s negligence, contact 844 See Mike for a free consultation. Helping our clients is about counseling, advocating, and ultimately solving problems. With years of experience successfully representing the people and not the powerful, we will take care of the insurance adjusters, your medical bills, your property damage, and your lost wages, and monitor your treatment so you can focus on healing and getting your life back to normal. We will handle your case quickly and advise you every step of the way, and we will not hesitate to go to trial for you. Lastly, 844 See Mike is not paid attorneys’ fees unless we win your case. Our no-fee promise is that simple. You have nothing to risk when you hire us – only the opportunity to seek justice.

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