Large Truck Accidents

Large Truck Accidents in Maine

Truck accidents occur on all roads and highways in Maine, ranging from double axle moving trucks to massive 18-wheelers to big rigs. Whether it be a truck running onto someone’s property or a full shipping freight jackknifing on the highway, truck accidents are no joke. Cause of these accidents include but not limited to:

• Traffic violations
• Driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI)
• Driving recklessly
• Speeding
• Driving without resting adequately
• Aggressive driving
• Using a cell phone behind the wheel

Much Heavier, Much Deadlier

Large trucks’ weight plays a part in the accidents they are involved with – so much so that they actually account for over 10% of all traffic related deaths and only account for a fraction of the actual traffic on the road. There are traffic laws in place that improve the safety level for all drivers on Maine roads. By putting the truck in drive, a large truck operator understands that they are responsible for their actions.

Did you know that a large truck doubles the amount of momentum it carries by only increasing it’s speed 30% when it is moving at highway speeds? The amount of raw energy that a large truck has dwarfs any commercial passenger vehicle and also carries specifically legal precedents that need to be taken into consideration if there is an accident.

Contact Us

If you have been involved in an accident with a large truck, contact Nichols, Webb & Loranger immediately. There are many different legal actions that you can take against the truck operator and timing is very important.