Tractor Trailer Accidents Caused by Aggressive Driving & Unsafe Lane Changes

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Many truck drivers are unnecessarily aggressive on the roads, making unsafe lane changes, wide turns, & failing to yield to other traffic. Careless and Aggressive truck driving can lead to severe injuries and even death for other motorists.

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What’s the problem?

Since many truck drivers feel that they own the road because their vehicles are so large, semi trucks are some of the most aggressive drivers in the country. Many truckers feel they do not have to follow the rules of the road, which causes accidents from aggressive driving, unsafe lane changes, not yielding to the right of way, or making a wide right turn. Only 14 states have created legislation addressing aggressive driving by commercial vehicles, and only 11 of those states have passed aggressive truck driving laws.

Causes of Aggressive Driving Accidents

Aggressive truck driving accidents can be caused by:

• Driver inattentiveness
• Not signaling before changing lanes
• Not yielding the right of way to other vehicles when required
• Not coming to a full and complete stop at a stop sign

Aggressive Truck Driving Injuries

Injuries suffered from these types of injuries include (but are not limited to):

• Broken bones
• Fractures
• Comas
• Concussions
• Severed limbs
• Burns
• Lacerations

Do I have a Trucking Accident Lawsuit?

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