St. Louis, MO Truck Accident Attorneys

Commercial Trucks and Safety: Sharing the Road

Every 16 minutes someone is killed or injured in a semi trucking accident. If you are involved in an accident with a large commercial truck or big rig, you are at a major disadvantage. In fact, in accidents involving large trucks, the passengers of the car sustain 78% of the fatalities. As more and more large commercial trucks hit Missouri roadways, it is important to know how to share the road safely with them, so you can avoid a catastrophic semi truck accident.

Sharing the road Safely with Semi Tractor Trailers: Safety Tips

  • Watch for the right turns: Semi trucks usually need to make wider turns when trying to negotiate a right turn. When they do, they can accidentally clip or squeeze a smaller car next to them and cause serious injuries to the passengers. When you are driving next to a large truck, watch for signs that the truck may be turning and give the truck driver plenty of room.
  • Watch for the blind spot: Large trucks have a much wider blind spot than the average car and as a result, they can cause major tractor trailer truck accidents when attempting to change lanes. If you are driving by a large truck, DO NOT drive in the blind spot of the truck and watch for any sudden indications that the truck driver is about to change lanes.
  • Never cut in front of a large truck: Large trucks take much longer to stop than cars or motorcycles. As a result, cutting in front of them on a highway can create an emergency braking situation and may cause a jack knife truck accident or cause the truck to plow into your vehicle. When passing a large truck always locate the truck in your rear view mirror before pulling in front of them and always make sure they are aware of your presence.

At The Page Law Firm, our trucking accident lawyers are dedicated to helping anyone who has been injured in an accident with a large truck. By working diligently with insurance companies and medical experts, we fight to obtain the maximum compensation for our clients, regardless of their situation. Contact us immediately for a free consultation. You will never pay any fees unless we recover money for you. Please call 314.322.8515 for an immediate response from John Page or contact John online at john@thepagefirm.com.