Most truck drivers and their employers are attentive when it comes to road safety. Commercial truck drivers are required to study for and obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL) with more rigorous goals than a license to drive a car. Therefore, if the driver is negligent and causes a truck accident, even the trucking company could be liable for compensating the injured.
The company that manufactures the parts crucial to a truck’s safe handling may also be liable for accidents if a mechanical failure occurs. However, responsibility for inherent flaws, such as blind spots and bad weather, can still fall on the trucker. Trucker drivers are expected to adjust for weather conditions and blind spots because they are aware of them. If you have been injured in a blind-spot truck accident in Henderson, consult with an injury attorney who fights to win.
Motorists and truckers cannot see a 360-degree panoramic view of other vehicles behind and beside them. Mirrors provide an opportunity to view these motorists without twisting away from attention to the road. But even with mirrors, a truck’s length is an impediment to seeing what is behind, beside, and even in front of it.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration calls blind spots in large trucks “no-zones.” In Henderson, blind-spot truck accidents can be devastating because of the sheer weight of a truck.
Motorists must beware when attempting to pass a commercial truck if they cannot see the trucker in the truck cab’s side mirror, the trucker cannot see them either. Truck no-zones involve:
Some commercial trucks have evolved and make use of blind spot sensors. However, truck drivers are still responsible for accidents, even if they are using this unique equipment.
Our tenacious Henderson attorneys review truck logs, talk to witnesses, peruse police reports, and study injured parties’ medical reports to build a case for blind-spot truck accidents.
When a commercial truck weighing more than 26,000 pounds does not see a motorist in its blind spot and careens into them, it often causes catastrophic injuries. Injured parties seek to obtain a settlement or damages award that pays adequately for:
The Henderson legal professionals at our firm are advocates for those injured in blind-spot truck accidents and will fight to get fair compensation.
Nevada imposes a time limit on personal injury lawsuits, including for injuries suffered in truck accidents. The statute of limitations for most personal injury claims is two years from the date of the accident.
Generally, failing to file before the deadline passes precludes filing in the future, with some exceptions. A seasoned Henderson attorney could help ensure blind-spot truck collision claims are filed in a timely manner, maximizing the chances of a successful outcome.
If you have been in a blind-spot truck accident in Henderson, know that our attorneys are committed to justice. When you are injured because of a commercial truck driver’s negligence, contact David Boehrer Law Firm today. We fight for the injured.
