Accidents involving trucks are frequently very serious and often more difficult to deal with than auto only accidents. All vehicles engaged in interstate traffic are governed by federal law. Vehicles involved in exclusively intrastate travel are governed by state laws, which, in North Carolina, mostly follow federal law, with some exceptions.

Why do truck accidents happen? Oftentimes, truck accidents occur simply due to the nature of a large truck-they do not accelerate, maneuver, or decelerate the way a passenger car does. Other reasons include:

• Inexperienced Driver
• Tired Driver
• Driver on Drugs or Alcohol
• Lack of Proper Brake Maintenance
• Lack of Proper Safety Devices (reflectors, lights, etc.)
• Speeding
• Overweighted Trucks
• Poor Weather Conditions
• Insufficient Federal Safety Inspection

Similar to passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles are required to carry insurance, and like the adjuster for an auto policy, the adjuster for the truck’s policy does not have your best interest at heart, and it is their goal to pay you as little compensation as possible.

If you or a family member were injured in an accident with a truck, contact the truck accident lawyers at Auger & Auger for your free consultation.

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