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Find Out What Causes New York Truck Accidents

There is very little that can protect you from harm when a massive vehicle, weighing in upwards of 80,000 pounds, slams into your car.  Crashes involving commercial trucks tend to result in catastrophic damage and injuries. It is unfortunately common to hear of a New York truck accident that either resulted in death or serious injury.

A lot of research has been done to uncover some of the common causes of truck wrecks in New York and throughout the country.  The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) completed a study into the causes of large truck accidents.  During the extensive study, researchers identified hundreds of factors associated with these crashes.  They were also able to compile a top ten list of associated factors of truck accidents.

These factors include the following:

1.    Brake problems
2.    Traffic interruption
3.    Prescription drug use
4.    Driving too fast for conditions
5.    Roadway unfamiliarity
6.    Problems with the road
7.    Traffic stop
8.    Non-prescription drug use
9.    Inadequate surveillance
10.    Drowsiness

Truckers and trucking companies can be held responsible when their negligent acts result in a major New York truck accident.  Sometimes other parties can also be liable.

For more information, contact a Long Island accident attorney at our office at 800.734.9445.