Knoxville Truck Accident Lawyers

Truck Driver Safety

Below are some truck driver safety tips:

• While driving your truck, try not to overcorrect your steering.  This may cause you to lose control of your vehicle and lead to an accident.
• If you are planning to make a stop, try to stop gradually.  It is a well-known fact that the larger a vehicle is, the longer it will take for it to reach a complete stop.  By reducing your speed gradually, you may prevent a collision.
• Anytime you feel fatigued, stop driving.  One major cause of trucking accidents happens to be truck drivers operating while they are fatigued.
• Be cautious while making turns.  When trucks make turns, they swing wide and may cut into traffic lanes, which can cause crashes.  If truck drivers are careful, they can negotiate turns without causing accidents.
• Take breaks.  According to U.S. laws that govern the trucking industry, truck drivers are required to take breaks and to only drive for a set period of time.  When drivers take scheduled breaks, they can remain alert while driving and avoid driving while fatigued.

Driver Safety:

Below are some safety tips for people to follow when driving near trucks:

• Try to steer clear of truck drivers 'blind spots.  If truck drivers cannot see you, an accident can easily occur.
• Know that trucks take wide turns.  Give trucks sufficient space to complete turns and you may be able to avoid a collision.
• Never cut trucks off or cut in front of trucks.  Trucks take awhile to make stops, even sudden stops, and may not be able to stop in time to avoid hitting you.
• Always remain alert and attentive while driving near trucks and do your best to adhere to the rules of the road.

Knoxville Truck Accident Attorneys

The Knoxville truck accident attorneys at the Law Office of John Whitfield believe that when people have been injured due to other people's negligence, they deserve some sort of justice for their physical and emotional suffering.  If you have or someone you care for was injured in a truck accident in Knoxville, contact the Law Firm of John Whitfield!