(864) 582-0416 Like other cities, Spartanburg has a multitude of trucks sharing the road with all sorts of smaller vehicles. Truck drivers should exercise caution and drive responsibly and reasonably to prevent accidents. Unfortunately, negligent and reckless driving mistakes can lead to serious problems, such as truck accidents caused by unsafe lane changes in Spartanburg.
If you suspect the truck wreck that harmed you or your loved one happened because a trucker tried to change lanes in a reckless manner, you need to fully understand your legal rights. A lawyer from Holland & Usry can meet with you to review your legal options. Call us for a free case review.
Truck drivers frequently feel pressure from their employers to complete their deliveries as fast as possible. Consequently, they may engage in reckless driving behaviors, such as speeding and weaving through traffic lanes to get to their destination quicker. Truckers who make frequent lane changes often neglect safety concerns.
Our law office can see who is at fault for the reckless lane change. Although the truck driver who made the decision to make an unsafe lane change is to blame for a Spartanburg accident, we can examine the evidence to see if they felt undue pressure to complete their deliveries rapidly. This includes:
These factors can help determine if the trucking company might also share some of the responsibility for an accident.
Constantly changing lanes poses a risk to others on the road and is a dangerous form of aggressive driving. Blind lane changes are dangerous in any type of vehicle but are particularly hazardous when the driver is behind the wheel of a massive 18-wheeler. Although truck drivers should exercise caution before switching lanes, they often forget to use their turn signals. Trucks have larger blind spots than other vehicles, so drivers should carefully check those blind spots to ensure they can safely change lanes without risking hitting or even crushing another vehicle.
When a truck driver chooses to drive recklessly in Spartanburg, they, as well as the trucking company that employed them, should be held accountable for any accident that their unsafe lane changes caused. An attorney from Holland & Usry can work with you to accomplish that goal.
An attorney from Holland & Usry knows how devastating truck accidents caused by unsafe lane changes in Spartanburg can be. We can support you throughout this challenging time and help you fight for a fair recovery that will allow you to move forward.
Reach out to our law office today to schedule a free case review.
