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A truck carrying what looks to be improperly secured cargo, creating the risk of a trucking accident

Failure To Secure Cargo Trucking Accident

A truck carrying cargo can weigh tens of thousands of pounds. When all that tonnage is not properly secured, many bad things can happen. A study by the AAA Foundation showed that cargo falls contributed to more than 200,000 accidents between 2011 and 2014.

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Truck accident scene in urban intersection featuring two semi trucks and an SUV in a multi-vehicle collision, with firefighter in foreground applying sand to roadway.

What Does A Truck Accident Lawyer Do?

Eight million truckers travel across the United States on local access roads and broad interstate highways every day. The trucks they drive play a vital role in the supply chain, keeping store shelves stocked and deliveries on schedule.

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A truck driver in a plaid long sleeve shirt and jeans, sits behind the wheel of his semi-truck, his hand on his forehead, suffering from driver fatigue.

Accidents Caused By Truck Driver Fatigue

According to the National Transportation Safety Board, driver fatigue is a contributing factor in up to 40% of all commercial trucking accidents. When one considers the debilitating effects of tiredness, this should not come as a surprise.

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