Avoiding a Dallas Truck Accident

Due to their size, trucks offer unique dangers on the road, putting you and your family at risk of being seriously injured in a Dallas truck accident. To make matters worse, many vehicle operators of passenger vehicles perform unsafe acts that can drastically increase these risks.

Unsafe acts by drivers of passenger vehicles that can lead to a truck accident
Not all truck accidents are the fault of the truck driver. A driver of a passenger vehicle may cause an accident by:

• Making unsafe lane changes in front of a large truck
  Failing to slow down or speed up while a trucker begins to merge or change lanes
  Making an unsafe pass around a truck
  Driving between trucks
  Driving behind or next to a truck where the trucker has limited or zero visibility

Unsafe acts by truck drivers that can lead to a truck accident
In some cases, a truck accident is the result of the truck driver performing unsafe acts such as:

• Having inadequate training
  Working for a company that offers compensation that encourages faster traveling speeds
  Working for a company that has unrealistic schedules and expectations that encourage drivers to hurry

If you or someone you know has been injured in a truck accident, contact one of our experienced Dallas truck accident attorneys at the law office of Kay Van Wey at (214) 329-1350 or (800) 489-5082.