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According to data released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were about 104,000 people injured in large truck accidents in 2012 alone. Large vehicles often weigh several times as much as smaller passenger cars and can cause significant damage and injury when they are involved in collisions. In addition to their tremendous mass, large trucks are much larger and bulkier than other vehicles. This characteristic can create significant blind spots for drivers and make it difficult to see people or vehicles that are close to their vehicles. Because of the significant injury that these accidents can cause, it is extremely important for victims to discuss their potential case with a DC truck accident attorney as soon as possible after they have been injured.
The large blind spots that trucks have play a significant role in a large number of truck accidents each year. In an effort to educate the public about safely sharing the road with trucks, and to reduce the number of accidents, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) introduced the “No-Zone” campaign in 1994. The campaign involves providing motorists with information regarding truck and bus “No-Zones,” or areas around these vehicles in which is difficult for drivers to see other vehicles or people. The No-Zones identified by the agency are as follows:
Determining the cause of a truck accident can be a complicated legal inquiry, and it is advisable for victims to retain legal counsel as soon as possible after an accident. Truck drivers and trucking companies (and their insurers) understand that accidents will happen. They are ready to defend claims and will often try to offer unrepresented parties an unreasonably low settlement offer in order to limit liability.
Truck accident victims may be able to recover substantial financial compensation for their injuries, and our attorneys are dedicated to helping those injured in truck accidents recover from their injuries. To schedule a DC personal injury lawyers, please call our office today at (202) 600-9400.