Underride Truck Accidents

Are you suffering from injuries caused by an accident with a truck, such as an underride truck accident? If so, you will need a good personal injury attorney.

There are basically two forms of underride accidents rear underride and side underride.

A side underride accident normally happens during the evening hours. This type of accident can even occur when the sun is set at a certain angle. A good example of this accident happens when a truck driver tries making a U-turn turning on a highway or a street. An underride can also happen when a person tries to back across traffic.

Unfortunately, motor vehiclist who are driving down a street or highway are unable to see a truck crossing over. By the time a driver notices the truck, it is often too late and tragedy occurs.

A rear underride accident is when a car runs beneath the rear a large truck, such as a semi trailer truck or a straight truck. A rear underride normally happens when an unmarked truck is parked on the side of the road, slowing down at a railroad crossing or pacing slowly to exit a highway or street.

Truck drivers are supposed to make sure their trucks are clearly marked for other drivers on the road. A clearly marked truck will have

People who are fortunate to survive because the accident occurs towards one of the truck axles. This ultimately prevents a car from going underneath the truck. Here are a few common causes of a rear underride accident:

contributors that can cause rear underride are: inoperative, dirty, or dim tail lights;

• Broken tail lights
• Dim or dirty tail lights
• Tail lights placed too close together
• Neglecting the use of emergency flash lights when exiting or entering a highway at a slow speed

In addition to the above, when I truck driver forgets to place his/her reflective triangles down on the ground, during a breakdown or when parked at the side of the road, can cause an accident.

Many vehicles that are totaled in underride truck accidents are minivans, passenger vehicles, light-duty pickup trucks, and SUVs. Nearly 200 of these accidents occurred with no underride as a result. However, more importantly, about 500 of fatalities involving light vehicles happened even with underride protection.

Most individuals, fortunately, don’t need to pay for damages out of pocket which stem 
from a truck, motorcycle or automobile collision.

Automobile insurance can compensate for repair maybe part of the replacement cost or damages, either completely or for some of the parties involved. It may even cover for partial medical expenses.

You or a family member may have sustained a personal injury in a vehicle collision. Contact an esteemed vehicle crash injury attorney immediately.

An attorney can provide assistance and make a necessary evaluation of your case. You may be entitled to funds owed to you to cover damages.

Contact us for a free consultation or call Anzalone Law Firm PLLC, at: 603.548.3797.