responsible for accidents<\/a>. Companies, owners, manufacturers and shippers may also be accountable.<\/p>\nExternal factors<\/strong><\/p>\nThe least common causes are factors outside of the driver’s control. These can be poor weather and road conditions or reckless driving by other vehicles on the road. For these reasons, it is even more important that you do your part to decrease accident risk. Drive slower and carefully in poor conditions, and always keep enough distance between you and semis, including while passing them.<\/p>\n
Consequences of an accident<\/strong><\/p>\nIf any of these causes lead to you getting in an accident with a semi, speak to a personal injury attorney to find out your options for obtaining damages for your injuries. While compensation cannot eliminate the consequences of a trucker’s mistake, it may reduce them, particularly financial stress.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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