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Distracted driving is a serious issue in the trucking industry. While anyone who drives while distracted is putting others at risk, the potential repercussions of a commercial truck driver doing so are severe.
Commercial trucks like tractor-trailers weigh tens of thousands of tons more than regular passenger vehicles. If you or a loved one have been injured in a distracted driving truck accident in Bridgeport, you may find yourself in need of legal help. A skilled truck accident attorney can safeguard and advocate your rights to fair financial recovery while providing unwavering representation at each step of your case.
Anytime a person operating a motor vehicle diverts their attention away from the roadway, they engage in distracted driving. Truck crashes frequently occur from a combination of manual, visual, and cognitive distractions the driver was engaging in.
Manual distractions can include actions like changing radio stations, texting, or eating while driving. A visual distraction is anything that pulls the truck driver’s attention away from the road in front of them, whether that is something outside the vehicle, like a billboard, or inside the vehicle, like a phone notification.
Both manual and visual distractions can result in cognitive distractions. Common cognitive distractions include talking on the phone, texting, or using a hands-free device to communicate while behind the wheel.
Distracted driving can seriously impair a truck driver’s judgment, responsiveness, and perception while behind the wheel. These impairments can lead to speeding, careless driving, and other dangerous driving behaviors that can endanger others on the road. Truck drivers who engage in distracted driving and cause an accident can often be held liable for the physical, emotional, and financial damage they cause. In some cases, distracted truck driving goes against state and federal laws, which can bolster a civil compensation claim in Bridgeport.
Liability for distracted driving truck collisions often falls on the truck driver, but other at-fault parties may also be involved. The trucking company that employs the driver may also be liable when its employee engages in distracted driving and injures one or more people.
The doctrine of vicarious liability can hold employers accountable for employees’ behavior on the job. Moreover, if any actions on the part of the truck company contributed to the accident, such as poor training or hiring procedures, this can also lead to a determination of liability against the trucking company.
The attorneys at Berkowitz Hanna are familiar with the intricacies of trucking regulations and personal injury law in Bridgeport and can seek maximum compensation for victims of distracted driving collisions. Recoverable compensation could include the value of past and future lost wages, medical bills, future medical expenses, pain, and suffering.
Distracted driving truck accidents can have devastating consequences. If you have been injured because of a truck driver’s negligence, you may be entitled to monetary compensation for your injuries and other damages.
Our team of experienced attorneys understands the financial burden that you are facing and can fight for an optimal outcome via a negotiated settlement or court award. If you were involved in a distracted driving truck accident in Bridgeport, reach out to Berkowitz Hanna today to schedule your free case consultation.
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