Posted in Truck Accident on May 4, 2015
Every driver at one point or another has driven near a commercial truck on the road and felt the sudden urge to be alert and cautious. The sheer size of a commercial truck, which can legally weigh as much as 85,000 pounds in Colorado, dwarfs just about every other vehicle with which it shares the road.
Fortunately, truck drivers are experienced, highly trained, subject to federal regulations and oversight, and perform their jobs well. Unfortunately, some truck drivers still become a danger on the road despite their advanced drivers training, as seen in the case of Gary Lammert.
The 50-year-old driver’s negligence caused an accident that took the life of Katie Binning, just 22 years of age, in Wisconsin. Prior to that incident, Lammert had been involved in three other accidents in Colorado, and his trucking company’s license had been revoked two different times by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
While there are systems in place to protect other drivers from being the victims of crashes involving a commercial truck, it is not full proof, as Lammert’s case clearly demonstrates. By following some basic safety rules anytime you drive near a commercial vehicle, you can help keep yourself and your loved ones safe.
Although the sizes and features of commercial trucks vary widely, there is a universal list of what not to do when you’re driving close to one. Some important rules of thumb to keep in mind are:
Don’t hesitate to report unsafe truck drivers to their employers, the local police, and state and federal authorities. If you don’t take action, that truck driver may cause an accident and injure or kill someone in the near future. Learn more at: www.zanerhardenlaw.com.
For more information please contact Zaner Harden Law, LLP to schedule a free initial consultation with a Denver truck accident lawyer.
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