Nevada Truck Driver Negligence Attorney Holding Drivers Accountable for Errors
At Eglet Wall, experience has taught us that there are many ways truck driver errors can occur. Each case we handle is unique, and each trucker's negligence affects personal injury victims in unique ways.
When we take your trucking accident case, we conduct a thorough investigation into why the crash occurred. We examine the "black box" and review driver logs. Often, we find that truck driver error was to blame.
Following Too Closely
Fully-loaded trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, so they take longer to brake than do smaller vehicles. When a truck driver slams on the brakes, there is a delay between the driver's action and the time the truck comes to a complete stop.
To help protect smaller vehicles on the road, public safety rules require truck drivers to keep a safe distance behind the vehicle in front of them. According to the Nevada Commercial Driver's Handbook, truck drivers must make sure there is a minimum of four to five seconds of following distance between the front of their trucks and the backs of the vehicles in front of them (in a 35-foot truck going more than 40 mph).
When truck drivers fail to keep this safe distance, they can cause serious trucking accidents that lead to personal injuries and wrongful death. At Eglet Wall, our lawyers hold drivers accountable for the harm they cause when following too closely by taking action in Nevada courts.
Failing to Keep a Proper Look Out
Public safety rules require truck drivers to look 12 to 15 seconds ahead in order to anticipate road hazards. By paying attention to the road, truckers are more likely to see events that require caution — cars stopped on the shoulder, road construction, traffic congestion and stalled vehicles. And by looking far ahead, truckers are more likely to stop in time to prevent danger.
Speeding
When it rains, Nevada roads become slick — especially during the first 15 minutes of a downpour when oils that have accumulated on the roads are washed off. Public safety rules require truck drivers not to drive too fast for road conditions. When rain, sleet, snow, fog or even darkness make driving difficult, truckers have the responsibility to act accordingly.
To talk with a Las Vegas truck driver error attorney about how a truck driver error has affected your life, call 702-450-5400 or toll free at 800-450-5406. You may also complete our online contact form.
