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The commercial trucks that we share our roads with are much larger than our passenger cars, and their drivers are far better protected from the impact of accidents. While protected, their drivers can also be more vulnerable to the dangerous effects of bad weather due to the truck being hinged and having a tall, narrow profile.
If you have been injured by a truck driver who failed to take proper care in bad weather, a truck crash attorney at Polito & Harrington LLC who has ample experience handling bad weather truck accidents in Waterford could help.
Excess speed is dangerous even when driving conditions are ideal. Every motorist is required to drive at safe speeds at all times, and this includes truck drivers.
The posted speed limit in Waterford is set as the maximum speed for cars and trucks in ideal conditions to avoid accidents, and when the weather is bad, it no longer applies. Truck drivers must adjust their speed for bad weather, including the following:
When truck drivers travel at speeds that are too high, they turn the heavy loads they carry into dangerous weapons that can do immense damage. The higher a truck driver’s speed, the more likely they are to cause an accident and the more likely they are to injure someone.
Excess speed translates to a range of risk factors that include significantly decreasing the amount of reaction time the driver is afforded in relation to hazards ahead. Speeding also significantly increases the distance they need to stop safely, which is already much longer than it is for other motorists. It further greatly increases the chances that the driver will roll or jackknife their truck.
Even when it is raining lightly, our roadways can turn into virtual oil slicks. When rain is heavy, life-threatening hydroplaning is a real concern. Truck drivers experience longer stopping distances in response to nasty weather, and accidents are far more likely on Waterford streets.
When the road is icy, things become unpredictable. Even creeping along can be dangerous, and once a trucker loses control of an 18-wheeler, the dangerous implications for everyone on the road are quite clear. When there is bad icy or snowy weather involved, getting off the Waterford roads is always advised to avoid truck crashes.
High winds make driving more dangerous for everyone. Truck drivers, however, drive high profile vehicles that tow trailers, which means they are far more likely to be dangerously affected by high winds. This includes being flipped. When terrible winds are in the weather forecast, caution should be used when driving near trucks on Waterford roads to avoid potential wrecks.
Fog is not only a source of dangerous moisture on the road but also limits visibility. When a truck driver barrels forward beyond the limits of visibility in their 80,000-pound truck, they create significant risk for everyone on the road.
Ultimately, any form of bad weather can limit visibility, and this must be taken into careful account to prevent accidents when it comes to driving safely alongside trucks in Waterford.
If a truck driver’s inadequate response to bad weather leaves you injured in an accident in Waterford, you can seek compensation for your losses in the following categories:
Our attorneys could help you account for all losses in a claim for compensation.
Injuries suffered in bad weather truck accidents in Waterford need the right legal representation. Our attorneys at Polito & Harrington LLC are committed to fiercely advocating for your rights and for the compensation you deserve in the wake of a weather-related truck wreck. Your claim is important to your recovery. Do not wait to contact us today.
We are committed to provide personalized attention to each and every client’s case – no matter how large or small– because that is each client’s only case. We are proud of our firm’s reputation of combining integrity and compassion with an unflinching dedication to getting the right result. We will do what we say.
