Defensive Driving to Avoid Hiring a Truck Accident Attorney

While a truck accident attorney will definitely appreciate your business and do his very best to help you get the compensation you deserve for your emotional or physical injuries, he'd much rather see you driving extra carefully and avoiding situations that necessitate his help. So, what are some of the best ways to avoid trucking accidents?

Drive Defensively All the Time, Especially around Trucks

Defensive driving is one of the very best ways to avoid accidents of any magnitude, from fender-benders to fatalities. Keep your eye peeled for drivers who seem to be driving erratically, giving into road rage, texting or talking on their cell phone, or simply not obeying the rules of the road. Give these drivers a whole lot of extra space!

Even if everyone around you seems to be alert and has his eyes on the road, you should still expect the unexpected. Never get lulled into thinking that everyone around you is a good driver. If you're on the lookout for the car over in the other lane to suddenly cut you off, then you won't be caught off guard when it happens.

Drive Extra Carefully Around Big Trucks

Any truck accident attorney will tell you that most accidents involving semi-trucks can easily be avoided if drivers would take extra precautions when sharing the road with trucks.

It's imperative that you avoid the truck driver's blind spot whenever possible. If you're attempting to pass, get out of his blind spot as quickly as possible. Remember, if you can't see the truck driver in his own side mirrors, then he can't see you either.

Stay far enough ahead of any large truck so that he will have plenty of time to stop without running into you. Trucks of all shapes and sizes take a whole lot longer to stop then a normal car, so try to avoid slamming on your brakes when a semi is right behind you.

When you're following behind a large truck, keep a safe distance. You should never tailgate any car, much less a semi-truck! Keep alert so that you'll notice immediately when a truck driver turns on his turn signal, brake lights, or backup lights.

Finally, if you are forced to pull off a highway where a number of semi-trucks usually travel, be sure that you pull completely off the road and onto the side. Getting side swiped by a truck can be just as deadly as a head-on collision.

If You Notice a Problem with the Driver's Driving, Call the Authorities

Pay attention to those "How's My Driving?" signs often posted on the back of trucks. If you notice a truck driver who's driving is erratic, aggressive, reckless, or dangerous in any way, call that number and let his company know about the problem. It's far better for that driver to be reprimanded or lose his job, then for him to cause a fatal accident.

If you have experienced a serious accident involving a semi-truck, contact us today to be directed to a qualified truck accident attorney. We want to help you get the compensation you deserve.