What Are Common Causes of 18-Wheeler Truck Accidents in Massachusetts?

Some common causes for 18-wheeler truck accidents in Massachusetts are going to be driver fatigue. That’s huge. Despite hours of service rules, drivers often are pushed beyond their limits to meet deadlines. There’s also distracted driving, which is the worst in trucks because the reaction times already longer. Improper loading is massive issues because it causes shifts or rollovers, especially on curvy highways like Route Two. And speed for different conditions with trucks. They need way more stopping distance because some drive like cars. Maintenance failures, particularly brake problems are deadly on our hilly terrain. And blind spots are always issues, right? They cause accidents during lane changes. They’re very common on highways like I 95, 93, Route 495, Route 1, I90, and even Route 128.

Jack knifing on wet roads, especially during sudden stops, are not unusual, and taking wide turns cause accidents in city streets. Inexperienced drivers due to the driver shortage, means that companies are putting undertrained drivers in massive vehicles. Realistically, each cause requires different evidence and different expert testimony to prove the case. At DiBella Law, we’ll take care of any type of trucking accident needs you may have. You can reach us for a free consultation at 855 DiBella.