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Common Causes of Truck Accidents: How Can Truck Lawyers Brisbane Help?


The Transport Workers Union highlights that truck drivers sometimes break the rules under pressure to meet deadlines, leading to risky behavior. A report from Safe Work Australia indicates that 20% of those in the transport industry bend safety rules.

Truckers openly admit to breaking laws due to time pressures, such as cutting rest breaks and loading during breaks. The stress of meeting delivery times further contributes to issues like speeding and drug driving. For legal assistance, Truck Lawyers Brisbane is here to help.

All jobs have some risk, but Safe Work Australia finds truck drivers face 15 times more risk of death. Drug-driving cases among truckers doubled in 5 years, with over 100 caught in the first half of this year. Queensland Police data highlight regions with the highest trucker drug-driving cases from 2011-2015. 

9 Common Causes of Truck Accidents

Various factors contribute to truck accidents, each increasing the potential for collisions. Now, Let's explore the key reasons behind these incidents.

  1. Truck Driver Fatigue or Distraction:

Firstly, Driving too long or not paying attention can make a driver lose focus. Also, It makes accidents more likely.

  1. Negligent Truck Maintenance:

Secondly, When trucks aren't maintained properly, accidents occur. However, Regular checks and timely fixes prevent issues.

  1. Unsecured or Improperly Secured Load:

Suppose the things a truck is carrying are not tied down well. Moreover, they can fall and make the truck unstable, putting the driver and others in danger.

  1. Impaired Driving:

When truck drivers use alcohol or drugs, It is really dangerous for them and everyone else on the road.

  1. Illegal U-Turns:

Furthermore, If truck drivers make U-turns where they are not allowed, it can be risky and unsafe for them and others driving nearby.

  1. Defective Parts:

If important truck parts don't work right, it can lead to big problems and make the truck unsafe.

  1. Mechanical Failures:

However, Trucks may unexpectedly break down, even if the parts are okay. Also, That's why it's crucial to check and fix things regularly.

  1. Failure to Keep a Lookout or Check Blind Spots:

Also, Not paying attention and missing things around the truck can cause accidents.

  1. Unsafe Merging or Lane Changing:

Lastly, it can lead to crashes if trucks don't merge or change lanes safely, like not using signals or misjudging distances.

Understanding why these things happen helps us see the tough situations truck drivers deal with. It also shows how taking action early is crucial to making roads safer. 

How do truck lawyers in Brisbane help you get your successful truck accident claim?

Choose a legal team of Truck Accident Lawyers in Brisbane with trucking experience, no upfront fees, and payment only if your claim succeeds.

Our Truck Accident Lawyers can meet you at our Brisbane office or hospital locations. Call or email for expert advice from Carter Capner Law.

We might ask experts for their opinions to determine why the crash happened and who is at fault. Our skilled truck accident lawyers will also try to collect different kinds of proof like:

  • Snap pictures of your injuries.
  • Keep track of missed work due to the injury.
  • Jot down what happened during the accident.
  • Record the names and addresses of witnesses.
  • Record details of help from friends and family.
  • Record details of help from friends and family.
  • Preserve any faulty product that led to the injury.
  • Retain all invoices and receipts for medical and pharmacy expenses.
  • Document any product, equipment, or object that caused injury with photos and videos.
  • List visits to doctors, physiotherapists, chiropractors, etc., for treatment and follow-ups.
  • Photograph and videotape the accident site; pictures convey information, and sketches are useful.
  • Gather records like club membership forms for sports injuries or car park or theater accident entry tickets.
  • Collect documents showing loss of earnings and earning capacity, including wage slips, group certificates, income tax returns (for six years before and after the accident), references, and resumes. 

Act promptly! Connect with an experienced Truck Accident Lawyer today. With decades of combined experience, our attorneys effectively represent accident victims in negotiations with large commercial trucking companies and their insurers.

To discuss your case, contact our team at Carter Capner or send a message online for a free case assessment. We will come to you if you need help to reach our Brisbane CBD office.

Truck Accident Lawyers in Brisbane are here to help.

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