{"id":30205,"date":"2018-02-12T08:27:02","date_gmt":"2018-02-12T08:27:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wagners1.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/not-so-gentle-giants-the-lowdown-on-truck-related-accidents\/"},"modified":"2018-02-12T08:27:02","modified_gmt":"2018-02-12T08:27:02","slug":"not-so-gentle-giants-the-lowdown-on-truck-related-accidents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wagners.co\/es\/blog\/not-so-gentle-giants-the-lowdown-on-truck-related-accidents\/","title":{"rendered":"Not-so-gentle giants: the lowdown on truck-related accidents"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"page-header\"><\/div>\nLike all other Canadian provinces, Nova Scotia has a strict licensing system in place for truck drivers\u2014and with good reason! Operating a heavy truck requires a specific skillset that isn\u2019t necessarily part of the regular driver\u2019s ed curriculum. However, despite being trained for the job, truck drivers aren\u2019t immune to the inherent dangers associated with being on the road. What\u2019s more, accidents involving heavy trucks are often more complex from a legal standpoint when injuries are involved. Read on for some key information about truck accidents\u2014and what to do if it happens to you.\n<h2>When are truck accidents most likely to occur?<\/h2>\nThe answer is somewhat counterintuitive. According to Transport Canada, most heavy truck collisions involving casualties (injury or death) occur during the day, in clear weather, on dry roads and in higher speed zones (i.e. highways). An excellent reason to stay vigilant at all times behind the wheel, no matter what type of vehicle you drive!\n<h2>What are some common causes of truck accidents?<\/h2>\nFatigue is a factor in approximately 30% of fatal collisions involving a heavy truck. Other causes include:\n<ul>\n \t<li>Lack of attention and distraction<\/li>\n \t<li>Speeding<\/li>\n \t<li>Failure to yield<\/li>\n \t<li>Unsafe passing<\/li>\n \t<li>Improperly secured loads<\/li>\n \t<li>Tire blowouts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How can I lower my risk of being involved in a truck-related accident?<\/h2>\nSharing the road with large trucks is inevitable, but there are definitely ways you can adjust your behaviour to limit your chances of getting into an accident while driving near a large truck. Some tips to keep in mind:\n<ul>\n \t<li>Always maintain a safe distance when following a truck.<\/li>\n \t<li>Never, <em>ever<\/em> cut off a truck. Make sure you\u2019re well ahead of it before pulling in front.<\/li>\n \t<li>Give truck drivers the right of way.<\/li>\n \t<li>Stay out of a truck\u2019s blind spot unless it\u2019s absolutely necessary. A good rule of thumb: if you can\u2019t see the driver in the truck\u2019s rear-view mirrors, he or she probably can\u2019t see you either.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What happens after a truck accident involving injury or death?<\/h2>\nTruck accidents can have horrific consequences on the quality of life of those involved. If you or someone you know was injured in a truck-related collision in or around Halifax, seek the assistance of <a href=\"https:\/\/wagners.co\/practice-areas\/motor-vehicle-accidents-other-personal-injury\/\">an experienced personal injury lawyer<\/a> without delay. Injured victims, whether at fault or not, may be eligible for financial support via statutory accident benefits. For those not at fault, legal options include initiating a lawsuit for compensation and damages.\n\nHave any questions for a lawyer about the steps to take following a car or <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/wagners.co\/blog\/nova-scotia-man-tells-story-of-logging-truck-accident\/\" title=\"Nova Scotia Man Tells Story of Logging Truck Accident\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1041085\">truck accident<\/a> in Halifax or anywhere in the Maritimes? <a href=\"https:\/\/wagners.co\/contact-us\/\">Get in touch with the personal injury experts at Wagners<\/a> right away for a free consultation. Our team of personal injury lawyers in Halifax can help you make the most of an unfortunate situation and ensure that you\u2019re compensated to the full extent of the law.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Like all other Canadian provinces, Nova Scotia has a strict licensing system in place for truck drivers\u2014and with good reason! 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