Seguin Truck Accident Causes

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Seguin Truck Accident Lawyers at Herrman & Herrman, P.L.L.C.

Seguin truck accidents can happen for many reasons. While semi-trucks are, by their nature, more dangerous than cars and passenger vehicles, most truck drivers are safe drivers who understand the risks on the road. Unfortunately, even the smallest distraction or lapse in judgment can cause an accident.

Even one oversight during the vehicle’s maintenance or faulty brakes can cause a problem down the road, especially in Texas.

At the Seguin truck accident law firm of Herrman & Herrman, P.L.L.C., located in Seguin, Texas, we understand the common causes of truck accidents and how accidents can happen involving trucks and passenger vehicles. Our firm thoroughly investigates accident claims to pursue maximum compensation for our clients.

Common Causes of Seguin Truck Accidents Include:

We will thoroughly examine your accident and all evidence in order to pursue a successful outcome at the settlement table or at trial.

How to Avoid Car and Truck Blind Spots on the Road This Year

As circumstances surrounding the pandemic lockdowns and shelters in place start to evolve, many more drivers will be hitting the road. However, as excited as we all are to get back to our normal lives, we must also remember that our normal lives include a fair amount a risk, especially when it comes to the road. As you return to driving, especially on the highway where there are a fair amount of other cars and trucks, we must remember how to identify and avoid blind spots. This can cut down on vehicle accidents and keep you and your family safer.

What is a Blind Spot?

Imagine you’re driving along, enjoying the scenery, and suddenly, another car seems to materialize out of thin air, right beside you! That’s often the work of a blind spot. These are the areas around your vehicle that your mirrors simply can’t cover, those sneaky zones where other vehicles can hide from your view.

Why do they exist? Well, mirrors are great, but they’re not perfect. They have a limited field of view. The curvature of the mirror, the placement on the vehicle, and the driver’s seating position all contribute to the size and location of these blind spots. It’s a fundamental limitation of how we see the world from behind the wheel.

Where are they typically found? Generally, blind spots are located to the sides of your vehicle, extending slightly behind the rear doors. The exact size and shape of these zones can vary depending on the vehicle’s design. Larger vehicles, like trucks and buses, have significantly larger blind spots, sometimes extending the entire length of the vehicle on either side. These areas are often referred to as “no-zones” because it’s incredibly dangerous to linger in them.

The dangers are real. The primary danger of blind spots is that they can lead to collisions. A driver might be changing lanes or making a turn, assuming the lane is clear, only to discover another vehicle lurking unseen in their blind spot. This can result in a sideswipe, a rear-end collision, or even a more serious accident. Pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists can also be hidden in these areas, making the risk even greater.

How to Avoid Blind Spots

When driving near larger vehicles or commercial trucks, it is important to keep your distance and to be especially cautious when driving alongside the vehicle and when changing lanes in front of that vehicle. Make sure that you never tailgate a larger vehicle with wider blind spots, as it is very likely you could end up colliding with them if they slow or stop their vehicle. Also, as the saying on many large trucks goes, you should always make sure you can see the trucks’ mirrors yourself to ensure the driver can see you.

What to Do if You Are in a Car Accident

First and foremost, if you are in a vehicle-involved accident, you should always seek medical attention and comply with first responders in order to ensure everyone is safe. Second, make sure you remember all the details of the accident and take pictures if possible. Then, after you have recovered from any immediate injuries, you could seek the help of an experienced vehicle accident and personal injury lawyer in your area. An experienced attorney can help you recover any financial damages from the crash for which you are eligible.

For more information about large truck accident causes and claims, contact our Texas truck accident lawyers for a no-obligation free consultation.

If you or a loved one of yours was harmed in a truck accident in Texas and would like to speak with an experienced Seguin truck accident attorney about filing a fatal truck accident lawsuit, please contact us at Herrman & Herrman P.L.L.C. Call our Seguin office toll-free at 361-882-4357.

Our firm has offices in the following locations: Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi South Side, Brownsville, McAllen, San Antonio, Houston, and Ft. Worth, TX.

 

ABOUT HERRMAN & HERRMAN PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS

With over 100 years of combined experience among the legal team of Herrman & Herrman, P.L.L.C., our Texas personal injury attorneys have successfully resolved over 20,000 cases. When representing injured Texas residents, we fight for justice against wrongdoing and aggressively pursue the best resolution to complex personal injury claims.
If you or a loved one was injured, please get in touch with us for a free initial consultation and case evaluation. Herrman & Herrman, P.L.L.C., is a locally based law firm that holds negligent individuals and companies accountable for their wrongdoing. We are not a personal injury mill that advertises nationwide. We provide individualized advocacy in attending to all aspects of claims that involve. Our firm has offices in the following locations: Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi South Side, Dallas, Brownsville, McAllen, San Antonio, Austin, Houston, and Ft. Worth, TX.

We remain by our client’s side, handling all aspects of their claims and attending to all legal, medical, and financial needs. That dedication combines experience, legal knowledge, and insight from a former insurance adjuster and several former insurance defense attorneys. Whether our clients suffer from physical pain from an accident or the emotional grief of death, we treat clients with compassion. We put their mind at ease during difficult times by answering their questions concerning the length of their claim, medical bills, financial compensation, and their overall need for a lawyer.

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