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(314) 500-HURTWhat are common causes of truck accidents? Truck accidents aren’t like normal accidents. These massive
vehicles almost always cause terrible accidents and catastrophic injuries. But how do
these accidents happen? What are the most common causes of these truck accidents? Can they be avoided?
In this FAQ, we’re going to explore the most common causes of truck accidents. If you’ve been involved in a truck
accident, and you need aggressive and award-winning legal advocacy to get the full compensation you are owed, call
our truck accident lawyers at or fill out our
online form for a free consultation. With offices in Chicago, St. Louis and
elsewhere, we are well equipped to help the injured throughout Missouri and Illinois.
If you were injured in a truck accident, see how much your claim may be worth by using our free personal injury calculator.
As with most accidents, the common causes of truck accidents are almost always avoidable. Whether it’s driver
fatigue, texting and driving, the truck is in poor condition, speeding, or another reason, in most of these cases
the accident would never have happened if people had just followed the rules. Listed below are the eight most common
causes of truck accidents:
If you were injured in a trucking accident, the first thing you need to do is get the appropriate medical attention
you need to ensure your physical recovery. Then, call experienced and hard-hitting personal injury lawyers like
those at Burger Law to hold the rule breakers accountable, and get you the financial recovery you deserve.
When it comes to trucking, the laws are clear. Truck drivers must adhere to stricter laws than regular drivers and
this is because their vehicles are incredibly dangerous. When a truck is involved, no accident is a small accident,
and often the accidents are traumatic and fatal. If you’ve been involved in a truck accident in St. Louis, Chicago
or anywhere in Missouri or Illinois and you need help and legal guidance to make sure you get the care and recovery
you need, call our team at or contact us online to discuss your case
for free.
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