The Significance of Truck Accident Lawyers in Massachusetts
by Jasmine Smith SEOMotor vehicle accidents
involving a truck can sometimes be more serious than other motor vehicle
accidents, since they can cause severe injury or even death for both the truck
driver and the others involved in the accident. In addition, the passengers in either vehicle could
also incur major injuries due to the accident. Trucks are the most convenient and economical
means of transporting goods across the country as compared to other modes of transportation
since they can reach multiple destinations which are not often accessible by rail
or air.
Despite being the
preferred system for transporting goods, it shares the road with the public and
often represents great risk to them. Every year, there are many fatalities due
to truck accidents. Driving large trucks requires much more expertise and
training than driving an automobile since these trucks are sometimes 20 times
heavier and much larger than an average car.
Due to the enormous weight, these trucks require a greater
breaking distance for stopping at a specific destination and need to accelerate
slowly as compared to other motor vehicles. In addition, due to the longer length
and enormous weight it becomes very difficult for the truck driver to avoid an
obstacle quickly.
A large truck needs more than 30 feet of radius distance
than an average car to turn in a complete circle. Fatal truck accidents often
happen when another vehicle tries to pass a truck that is attempting to turn since
this usually constitutes a blind spot for the truck driver.
The reports regarding these truck accidents from the
American Trucking Association showed that the automobile drivers were at fault
for more than 80 percent of the road accidents between trucks and cars. On the
other hand, the reports from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) found that more
than 44 to 55 percent of fatal truck accidents occur due to the truck drivers
fault.
In such a case, the injured party or their family can file a
claim against the opposite party who was primarily responsible for the accident
and if necessary, take the matter to court. The essential role of Massachusetts
truck accident injury lawyers thus comes into play.
The attorney will assist in obtaining a positive outcome for
the injured party by determining who is responsible for the accident and to
successfully obtain financial compensation for medical expenses and lost wages
from the opposite party.
Contact US:
Ladas Law Firm, P.C.
90 Rockland Street, Suite 4
Hanover, MA 02339
Website: http://www.ladaslaw.com/
Email: sladas@ladaslaw.com
Telephone: (781) 829-9191
Toll Free: (844) 291-4296
Fax: (781) 829-2161
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