The professional Tucson truck accident attorneys at the Breyer Law Offices P.C. are aware of the risks of car drivers and passengers traveling together with large commercial trucks in Arizona. Commercial truck drivers are professional drivers who pass a series of examinations just to be able to drive these types of vehicles. One of the challenges that truck drivers have to face every day is that they have to deal with traffic.
Passenger car drivers, motorcyclists, and bicyclists must also be aware of what they have to do when travelling with large trucks ahead or behind them. It is always important to be extra alert when you are driving while large trucks are near. Large trucks behave differently compared to other vehicles. Truckers have several blind spots, specifically the driver’s side, passenger side, front, and rear. Trucks also take more time when braking and need more space when turning left or right.
Arizona Trucking Accident Statistics
According to statistics, one-third of the total crashes between large trucks and cars take place due to a truck driver’s blind spots. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), fatal large truck accidents in Arizona accounted for 6.6% or 67 vehicles of the 1,008 vehicles involved in fatal accidents in 2009.
Arizona State Trucking Laws
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) was established within the U.S. Department of Transportation in order to prevent trucking accident fatalities and injuries. The organization enforces safety regulations, operating standards, and safety awareness to prevent trucking accidents. In Arizona, the Department of Public Safety (DPS) creates regulations to prevent trucking accidents in the state. Alexis and Mark Breyer can tell you more about the Arizona trucking laws and how it can be used to hold negligent parties accountable for the injuries a victim sustains from an Arizona truck accident.
Contact a Skilled Tucson Trucking Accident Attorney
Being involved in a trucking accident can be complicated and overwhelming. A Tucson trucking accident victim can seek the help of a skilled and knowledgeable personal injury attorney. Mark Breyer is a specialist in personal injury and wrongful death law by the State Bar of Arizona. If you have been involved in a trucking accident and have questions, call for a free consultation today.
