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Attorney for People Injured in Collisions With Large Trucks in Glen Burnie, Maryland

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In Glen Burnie and the surrounding areas, many commercial trucks drive on major highways like Interstate 97 and local roads as they transport goods, pick up items at warehouses and distribution centers, and make deliveries to businesses. When large trucks are not operated safely, they may become involved in collisions with other vehicles. Accidents involving 18-wheelers and other commercial trucks can be far more dangerous than many other types of car accidents. People involved in these collisions may suffer devastating injuries, and they will need to understand which parties may be held responsible.

Truck accident cases may involve a driver who drove unsafely, a trucking company that failed to follow the proper safety practices, a cargo loading company that failed to ensure that a truck was loaded correctly, or a vehicle maintenance provider who failed to perform the proper repairs. At Whitlock Law, our attorney has the knowledge and experience needed to investigate truck accidents, determine their causes, and take steps to recover compensation for injury victims.

Our team understands the effects that truck accidents can have on the lives of victims. We provide our clients with compassionate guidance throughout the legal process, and we will fight to secure the compensation needed to address damages like medical expenses, lost income, emotional trauma, pain and suffering, and any other losses our clients have suffered.

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Severe Injuries in Truck Accidents

Due to the size difference between commercial vehicles and passenger cars and trucks, people who are involved in truck accidents may suffer catastrophic injuries. These may include traumatic brain injuries that take place when a truck rolls over on top of another vehicle or a car is struck by falling cargo, as well as spinal cord injuries, broken bones, internal organ damage, and severe lacerations that may take place due to the impact of a collision. In many cases, victims will be left with permanent disabilities that can affect their ability to work and manage daily tasks.

Driver Fatigue and Truck Accidents

Fatigue can be a serious concern for any driver, but when truck drivers become tired or drowsy, the mistakes they may make can have deadly results. Several factors can contribute to truck driver fatigue, including:

Long Working Hours: Many truck drivers spend 10 hours or more on the road each day. When they work long shifts multiple days in a row, they may be more likely to become exhausted.
Pressure to Meet Deadlines: Trucking companies will often push drivers to deliver goods as quickly as possible. Dispatchers may encourage people to keep driving even if they report that they are tired or drowsy.
Irregular Sleep Schedules: When truck drivers work overnight or alternate between daytime and nighttime shifts, they may struggle to get enough sleep, and they may become drowsy when driving during times when they are usually sleeping.
Sleep Disorders: Certain health conditions can affect a person's ability to get enough rest, even when they sleep for eight to 10 hours. Truck drivers who have sleep apnea or other similar disorders will be more likely to become drowsy while driving.

When a truck driver experiences serious fatigue, their reaction times will be slower, and they will have a reduced awareness of what is happening around them. They may be at risk of falling asleep at the wheel or briefly losing consciousness for a few seconds at a time. Drowsiness can cause a truck driver to drift out of their lane, or they may fail to notice traffic signals that have changed, vehicles in their blind spots, or other details. Fatigued truck drivers may be responsible for causing dangerous truck accidents and serious injuries.

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Traffic Violations by Truck Drivers

People who disobey traffic laws will be more likely to cause accidents. These violations can be especially dangerous when they are committed by truck drivers. Some of the most common violations of traffic laws that can lead to truck accidents include:

Speeding: A truck driver who violates the speed limit may not be able to maintain full control of their truck. Driving too fast on curves or in other situations could lead to a jackknife or rollover accident. When speeding, a truck driver may not have enough time to slow down when necessary, and they may have no way to avoid colliding with another vehicle.
Distracted Driving: A truck driver will need to maintain full attention on the road while being aware of how their truck is handling and how traffic is moving. When a person is not fully paying attention, they may fail to notice important details, and they may cause a collision. Distractions like eating and drinking, checking a phone, or using a radio can all increase the risks of truck accidents.
Failure to Obey Traffic Signs and Signals: A truck driver who runs a red light, ignores a stop sign, or does not yield when required may collide with another vehicle at an intersection or in another location.
Tailgating: Because of the long stopping distance that is required when driving a large truck, a driver who follows behind another vehicle too closely may have no way to avoid a rear-end collision.
Driving Under the Influence: The use of alcohol or drugs by truck drivers can prevent them from driving safely and maintaining control of their vehicles. When truck drivers are intoxicated because they have been drinking alcohol, using controlled substances like methamphetamine, or have used certain types of prescription medications, they can experience impairments affecting their vision, coordination, and reaction times, and they can cause devastating injuries in collisions.

Our considerable experience and focus on personal injury law can give you a significant advantage, because we will use our knowledge and skills to protect your best interests. If insurers do not offer full compensation through settlement negotiations, Attorney Whitlock is a force to be reckoned with in the courtroom.

Contact Our Glen Burnie Truck Accident Attorney

Because of the severe injuries that can occur in accidents involving 18-wheelers and other large trucks, victims will need to understand the legal options that are available to them as they take steps to obtain financial compensation. At Whitlock Law, our attorney can handle the complex investigations involved in these cases and identify the parties who may be held responsible. Contact our Glen Burnie, MD 18-wheeler accident lawyer at 301-565-1655 to arrange a free consultation.

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Leesburg, VA 20176

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Severna Park, MD 21146

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We serve personal injury clients throughout Maryland, including Rockville, Potomac, Olney, Aspen Hills, Damascus, Hagerstown, Hanover, Middletown, Bethesda, Germantown, Kensington, Gaithersburg, Chevy Chase, Frederick, Urbana, Clarksburg, Greenbelt, Upper Marlboro, College Park, Beltsville, Largo, Laurel, Columbia, Ellicott City, Pikesville, Owings Mills, Towson, Reisterstown, Essex, Parkville, Randallstown, Linthicum Heights, Baltimore, Annapolis, Crofton, Severn, Severna Park, Glen Burnie, Westminster, Sykesville, Silver Spring, Langley Park, Riverdale Park, Wheaton, Glenmont, Highlandtown, Hyattsville, and Bowie.

We serve personal injury clients throughout Virginia, including Arlington, Chesapeake, Newport News, McLean, Herndon, Leesburg, Ashburn, Sterling, Reston, Richmond, Suffolk, Roanoke, Lynchburg, Centreville, Charlottesville, Annandale, Harrisonburg, Waynesboro, Vienna, Front Royal, Falls Church, Oakton, Purcellville, Hampton, Portsmouth, Woodbridge, Gainesville, Fredericksburg, Glen Allen, Fairfax, Manassas, Alexandria, Norfolk.

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Glen Burnie, MD Truck Accident Lawyer

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No Case is too Small or too Big.

I had a great experience with Whitlock Law.

The best legal decision I ever made in my life was to secure the services of Whitlock Law firm.

Morgan is the best.

Attorney for People Injured in Collisions With Large Trucks in Glen Burnie, Maryland

Call 301-565-1655 Today to Schedule a Free Consultation

Severe Injuries in Truck Accidents

Driver Fatigue and Truck Accidents

Relentless in pursuit. Committed to the fight.

Traffic Violations by Truck Drivers

Contact Our Glen Burnie Truck Accident Attorney

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