There are many factors that contribute to trucking accidents. These accidents are usually caused by a combination of a truck’s unique characteristics and performance capabilities (limits associated with acceleration, braking, and visibility) and car drivers’ ignorance of these characteristics. Some other causes of trucking accidents include: Lack of training on the part of the truck driver Overloaded trucks Oversized trucks Poorly maintained brakes on the trucks Driving in conditions of poor visibility due to smoke, fog, snow or rain A fatigued, sleepy, or tired driver driving too long and too many hours without rest Speeding or driving at speeds beyond the road and/or weather conditions Running off the road Failure to yield the right of way Aggressive driving behavior Truck drivers under the influence of drugs and alcohol while driving Driving the truck in bad weather conditions Dangerous or reckless truck driver with a long record of wrecks and accidents Unsafe safety systems, reflectors, lights, and other warning devices Failure of the truck to have installed an underride protection underguard Failure to comply with FMCSA Regulations regarding truck inspection   Our attorneys have extensive experience working on trucking accident cases. Call us today 888-511-TRUCK (8782)