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What Makes Accidents With Tractor Trailers So Dangerous?

Tractor Trailers Accident Law


Negligently operated tractor-trailers can cause horrendous accidents by blocking roadways, causing mayhem, injury or death. The increased dangers of tractor trailers are due to several factors, including:

  • The Size Of Tractor Trailers

A tractor-trailer can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, which is 16 times more than the average passenger car. The impact of a collision with a commercial truck of this size can be catastrophic.

  • Poor Braking Ability
The average tractor-trailer needs approximately 350 feet to come to a stop from traveling at 60 miles per hour. This is more than the length of a football field.

  • Lack of Maneuverability
Truckers have a harder time avoiding hazards on the road such as accidents, debris and out-of-control vehicles because a semi-truck needs more time and space to alter its course.

  • Carrying Dangerous, or Hazardous Cargo
Many commercial trucks on the road transport flammable, explosive or otherwise hazardous cargo, which can turn a minor accident into a tragic event.


Contact The Truck Accident Attorneys


We are leaders in the field of trucking accident recovery, and we will put our extensive resources and experience to work for you. Our attorneys will fight to obtain the maximum compensation for you and your family and ensure that justice is served against the party responsible for your accident.

If you or a loved one have been injured or have lost a family member in a tractor-trailer accident, contact The Atlanta Truck Accident Attorneys today for a free consultation to determine how you can receive compensation for medical treatment, loss of property, lost wages, and physical and emotional pain and suffering.

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