A wide-turn truck accident occurs when a large commercial truck, such as a tractor-tanker or a semi-truck, drives outside of or into another lane to turn right or left and collides with a vehicle, person, animal, or object. If a truck’s cargo is not properly loaded or the vehicle is otherwise imbalanced a wide-turn truck accident can develop into a rollover truck accident. This type of crash is frequently caused by a trucker or associated third-party's negligence. Wide-turn crashes often involve:
- Fatigue, drowsy driving.
- Inexperience, lack of proper training.
- Alcohol impaired driving, DUI, DWI, drunk driving.
- Distracted driving, using a phone, or texting while driving.
- Failure to check blind spots (inadequate surveillance).
An experienced wide-turn truck accident attorney can investigate the crash and get to the bottom of what happened. They know the law and the unique rules the trucking industry must follow. A knowledgeable truck accident lawyer can preserve and collect important records to build a strong case.