Here are the Top 10 causes of 18-wheeler accidents:
1. Prescription drug use : 26%
2. Traveling too fast: 23%
3. Driver unfamiliar with roadway: 22%
4 . Over-the-counter drug use: 18%
5. Improper surveillance (not checking blind spots): 14%
6. Fatigue: 13%
7. Illegal maneuvers: 9%
8. Exterior distraction: 8%
9. Inadequate evasive action: 7%
10. Aggressive driving behavior: 7%
Most Georgia commercial truck accidents are preventable!
If you've been injured in a Georgia semi-truck accident, an experienced Atlanta trucking accident attorney can investigate the causes of your accident. He can deal with the trucking companies and insurance companies and help you get a fair settlement. To learn more, contact the Law Office of Shane Smith at 770-HURT-999.
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