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Avoiding Accidents with Trucks Contact Chicago Truck Accident Lawyer – Friend, Levinson & Turner Associates

Truck Accident Attorney in Chicago

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Avoiding Accidents with Trucks

Contact Chicago Truck Accident Lawyer – Friend, Levinson & Turner Associates

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Commercial big-rig trucks present unique dangers to cars and their passengers. The massive size, weight, and momentum make truck accidents almost always catastrophic. Anything they collide with does not stand much of a chance – often resulting in serious personal injury and even death.

As an attorney who represents Chicagoland clients in auto and truck accident claims, I fight for victims every day to gain the benefits they deserve. With the risks posed by accidents with big-rigs and delivery trucks, I want to offer some suggestions that will help you avoid situations that can result in an accident.

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Few Steps To Avoid Truck Accident

Stay Visible

Large trucks have blind spots that are larger than cars. These create visibility problems that put you at risk. If you cannot see the driver in the truck’s side-view mirror, the driver probably cannot see you either.Don’t SqueezeWhen you see large trucks turning, don’t try to squeeze into the space next to it – there’s simply not enough room to safely maneuver. Don’t risk getting clipped.

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Location

Never put yourself in a dangerous position with a truck. Never drive between large trucks. When a truck is trying to enter a highway in front of you, slow-down and let the truck merge – forcing the truck to brake as you try to pass can cause instability and erratic chain-reactions.

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No Cuts

Abruptly switching lanes in front of a truck or not giving a truck enough space when passing can cause emergency braking and unpredictable responses. Always use your turn-signal to indicate your intentions.

Stay Calm

Avoid aggressive driving. Due to the size and weight of cargo that commercial trucks carry, they are subject to certain speed zones where they must maintain speeds lower than cars. Even if you feel the truck driver is acting overly aggressively, don’t react in-kind. Road rage only increases the likelihood of an accident.

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What To Do If You're Involved?

Accidents and injuries caused by big-rig commercial trucks can be extreme and life-changing. If you’re involved, We suggest the following process:

Healthcare

Make Notes

Representation

As a result, parties involved can include . . . the truck driver . . . cargo loaders . . . the trucking company . . . equipment manufactures . . . other negligent drivers . . . and even government entities. Additionally, Federal and local laws may be involved.

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The Attorneys at Friend, Levinson & Turner Law are knowledgeable and expert in representing those injured in an accident with a commercial truck. We apply a disciplined approach to gain a comprehensive perspective on the facts, issues, and suffering experienced by victims of these catastrophic accidents.

We make the legal process as stress-free as possible, focus on recovering compensate you, so that you can focus upon your recovery.

If you or a loved one is injured in a truck accident:312-346-8465

[email protected]

Friend, Levison & Turner Ltd.