Filing a Tanker Truck Accident Injury Claim
Collisions with any large commercial vehicle tend to be serious. However, accidents involving tanker trucks are notorious for having especially devastating consequences, as many of these trucks carry hazardous and extremely dangerous chemicals that could spill onto the road after a significant impact. Determining liability for tanker truck accidents can be difficult, as a number of different entities and individuals could be at least partially responsible, including the driver, other motorists on the road, the trucking company, and the distributor of the cargo. For help determining who was at fault for your own collision with a tanker truck, please contact one of our dedicated truck accident attorneys today.
Tanker Truck Accident Risks
Tanker trucks can be involved in any type of collision, but are especially prone to jackknifing and rollovers, as the heaviness of their cargo often makes it impossible to brake quickly and difficult to control the vehicle. When the liquid being transported is hazardous in nature, the risk of these accidents becomes much more serious, as any chemical leaks or spills could result in fires and explosions. Anyone else who is nearby or involved in the collision will then be more likely to suffer long-term injuries, such as:
- Burns and disfigurement caused by coming into contact with dangerous or flammable chemicals;
- Traumatic brain injury resulting from the sudden impact with a much heavier vehicle;
- Spinal cord injuries resulting in partial or total paralysis; and
- Internal injuries, including ruptured organs and internal bleeding caused by the force of impact.
Even individuals who were not actually involved in a collision with a tanker truck, but who live or work nearby could be impacted by spreading fire or toxic fumes emitted after this type of collision.
Common Accident Causes
Commercial truck drivers are not perfect, and like any other motorist, could put others at risk through their own negligent conduct. Failing to pay attention to the road or to notice changing road conditions, falling asleep at the wheel, or driving while distracted can cause collisions between tanker trucks and anyone else who is unlucky enough to be on the road. It is also not uncommon, however, for other factors to come into play during these types of collisions. A partially full and uneven load that moves around during transit, for instance, can cause a tanker truck to roll over. Trucking companies that fail to use proper loading procedures, or who do not provide their drivers with adequate training on transporting liquid cargo could also be held liable if that negligence resulted in an accident. Finally, the actions of third party motorists often contribute to or cause these types of collisions, which are notorious for leading to multi-car pile-ups.
Talk to a Tanker Truck Accident Attorney About Your Case Today
If you or a loved one were involved in a tanker truck accident, you undoubtedly have questions about your legal rights. Please call 954-566-9919 today to speak with one of the dedicated Fort Lauderdale tanker truck accident lawyers at Boone & Davis about your concerns.
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