Anytime someone gets behind the wheel of a vehicle, they should give their driving responsibilities their full attention. They should ensure their complete focus remains on what they are doing to ensure the safety of everyone sharing the roads with them. When a driver is behind the wheel of a large commercial truck that has the capacity to crush almost every other kind of vehicle on the roads, that duty to pay attention should be even more important. Unfortunately, distracted driving truck accidents in Summerlin occur occasionally and can cause significant damage.
If you suspect that a distracted truck driver caused your collision, a qualified trucking accident lawyer at Shook & Stone might be able to help you pursue financial compensation in a personal injury claim.
How to Prove that a Truck Driver Was Distracted
Unfortunately, not many truck drivers responsible for causing a crash are willing to admit fault. Most truck drivers are quick to deny liability to protect themselves and keep their jobs. In addition, even if the trucker’s employers suspect they were distracted, trucking companies might not want to admit fault and expose the company to liability. In that situation, working with an experienced legal team who knows how to search for evidence proving liability is critical. Our diligent lawyers could perform an in-depth investigation of the crash and the circumstances and events that led up to it.
Our seasoned attorneys could carefully review the police accident report to see if the officer on the scene included any information indicating that the driver was distracted. They could comb through surveillance camera video and photo evidence and work closely with an accident reconstruction specialist to prove fault. They could also review eyewitness accounts and follow up with bystanders, drivers, and passengers in other vehicles to see what they observed prior to the crash. For instance, even if the witnesses did not see the truck driver holding anything in their hands, a witness might have observed them looking down, which could indicate that they were tuning in the radio or reading a text message. Our proactive legal team could also follow the correct procedural channels to obtain copies of the trucker’s cell phone records.
To have the best chance of proving liability after a distracted driving truck wreck in Summerlin, Rhodes Ranch, Sovana, or Sun City, contact our experienced legal team at Shook & Stone as soon as possible.
Distractions that Truck Drivers Face
Distracted driving occurs whenever a truck driver takes their eyes off the road, one or both hands off the steering wheel, or lets their mind wander instead of focusing on their driving duties. Because truck drivers frequently travel long distances by themselves, they might be more apt to turn to various distractions while driving to fend off boredom. In addition, the nature of the job requires truck drivers to drive on unfamiliar roads, which can make them reliant on their GPS for directions. Truck drivers also frequently have to log information into their computer or logbook. In order to save time and ensure they are not late for their deliveries, they might try to enter this information in while driving.
Some of the most common distractions that truck drivers encounter are as follows:
- Texting
- Checking their GPS
- Tuning in their radio or programming music to play
- Eating or drinking
- Reaching for something in the glove compartment or somewhere else in the truck’s cab
- Fixing the seat to make it more comfortable
- Staring into space due to boredom or fatigue
Regardless of the reason for the distraction, there is no valid excuse. Our qualified distracted driving truck accident attorneys could help you build a strong case for compensation following a collision in Summerlin.
Talk to a Summerlin Attorney After a Distracted Driving Trucking Crash
Truck drivers should always pay attention to what they are doing. When they do not, they put the lives of everyone else on the road in danger. Distracted driving truck accidents in Summerlin can cause long-lasting harm. Talk to our dedicated lawyers at Shook & Stone to learn how they might be able to help you seek damages for your losses. Call now.
