The experienced Scottsdale truck accident lawyers at Breyer Law Offices were glad to hear that the number of large trucks and buses involved in road crashes has decreased according to the reports from Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). Meanwhile, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) also revealed that truck driver traffic fatalities dropped by 20% in 2009.
The drop can be attributed to several factors. Among them, the American Trucking Association said that this decline is due to their intense commitment to prevent trucking accidents and improve highway safety.
US Trucking Accident Statistics
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), fatal crashes involving large trucks have dropped to 3,215 in 2009 from more than 4,000 large trucks in 2008. Fatal large truck crashes in 2009 accounted for 7.2% of the 45,435 vehicles involved in fatal crashes.
Safety Features for Large Trucks
To prevent accidents, there are anti-lock brakes that truck companies can install on the trucks. This type of device will prevent wheels from locking in an emergency stops. The anti-lock brake device can also prevent loss of steering control. Simply put, anti-lock brakes allow drivers to have better control of the wheel.
Delphi Corporation has created a “driver protection module.” It is designed to minimize front-end injuries and features a collapsible steering column, knee bolsters, and pedals. These are added safety features on trucks that may help to prevent truck accidents.
Call an Experienced Phoenix Truck Accident Attorney
Trucking accident claims in Arizona can be very complex. It is important for the lawyer you choose to understand trucking laws. Trucking laws are entirely different than car accident laws as trucking accident cases have different federal regulations that are important to understand when a lawyer is handling the case. For one, on most trucking accident claims in Phoenix, the lawyer must be admitted to Federal Court. Attorney Mark Breyer is among the 1% of lawyers who is a specialist in injury and wrongful death law as certified by the State Bar of Arizona. Breyer Law Offices, P.C. has been handling trucking accident claims for years. For a free consultation, contact us today.
