# Will Cameras in Trucks Reduce Accidents? | Millions Obtained

In recent times, some trucking companies have been installing cameras in their commercial trucks. Such trucks generally have two cameras—one recording the road in front of the truck and the other focused on the truck driver. While many people may not feel comfortable having a camera pointed at them for hours at a time, such cameras may significantly deter negligent behavior in truck drivers. If you have been injured by a negligent truck driver, an experienced [Atlanta truck accident lawyer](https://www.shanesmithlaw.com/atlanta/truck-accident-lawyer/) can help you recover.Following an accident, reviewing camera footage can help you identify whether the truck driver was engaging in negligent activities, such as:

- Texting or using a handheld device
- Other distracted driving behaviors
- Nodding off or driving while fatigued
- Drinking or using drugs
- Improper lane changes
- Dangerous turns or other driving maneuvers

Simply knowing that the camera would expose any negligent behavior likely works to deter the driver from engaging in any such behaviors to begin with, thus avoiding accidents and injuries.

Following an accident, having the information from cameras in the truck can be extremely helpful for a legal claim. Unfortunately, camera installation is a new trend and is only practiced by a handful of commercial trucking companies at this time. Hopefully, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will acknowledge the importance of safety cameras and will enact a regulation requiring cameras in every commercial truck. Until that time, however, you always want to make sure you have an attorney who knows how to prove negligence in truck accidents using other resources and investigatory methods.

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