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Speeding and large truck accidents

On Behalf of | Jun 10, 2021 | Truck Accidents |

If you find yourself involved in a large truck collision, the accident is especially likely to cause serious injuries or even the loss of life. Due to the size of large trucks and the increased amount of time it takes for truckers to come to a stop, these crashes are especially devastating, in many instances.

Large truck accidents continue to occur for a host of reasons. Sometimes, they happen due to trucker fatigue or the use of drugs or alcohol. Moreover, excessive speed plays a role in many large truck crashes.

Statistics on speeding and large truck collisions

The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute published insightful data on large truck collisions that took place during 2019. According to the CRI, for every 1,000 people involved in speeding-related large truck crashes in Indiana during 2019, 109.9 suffered an injury. Large truck collisions that did not involve speeding caused 42.3 out of every 1,000 people to suffer injuries. Therefore, speeding clearly increases the likelihood that a large truck collision will cause injuries.

Recovering from a speeding-related large truck crash

On the road, you should always stay vigilant. Sadly, even responsible and cautious drivers find themselves in accidents as a result of truck driver negligence and carelessness. If you or a loved one sustained an injury in a large truck accident, you need to take a look at resources that could help you recover.

Focus on your physical and emotional recovery, but do not overlook the potential financial impact of a large truck crash, such as hospital expenses and lost wages. Negligent truckers who cause crashes must answer for their actions on the road.

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