Semi-truck accidents differ from normal car accidents in two main ways, and both may affect the outcome of your case.
The first difference is the severity of the accident. Simply put, a family-sized car is no match for the size and weight of an out-of-control 18-wheeler, and the resulting injuries are normally far worse and can involve multiple vehicles. This makes it more complicated to determine liability.
Second, safely driving a truck requires skill. Blind spots and limited vision come with the territory of driving a big rig. Drivers must also be trained to deal with their truck jackknifing, poor road conditions, low-hanging obstacles, tire blowouts, steep inclines, unsecured loads, and more. Any one of these in the wrong hands can turn into a fatal disaster. It’s why regulations on driver training, truck maintenance, and fatigue regulations are so strict.