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We rely on trucks and their drivers to deliver goods, products, materials, and supplies to communities throughout the province and across the country. Truck drivers are tasked with long hours of difficult work that requires attention, caution, and responsible behaviour at all times.
In accordance with the province’s Traffic Safety Act, anyone who operates a motor vehicle on the province’s roads and highways is required to do so with a reasonable degree of caution. The rules of the road exist so as to reduce the risk of collisions that could cause harm to human health.
Unfortunately, for a number of reasons, truck drivers might fail to fulfill their duties of care by engaging in wrongful conduct on the road and violating local traffic rules. Doing so, even for the briefest of moments, could have devastating consequences for the unsuspecting victims of sudden truck accidents.
If a truck driver’s wrongful actions, inactions, errors, omissions, or other forms of negligence cause a collision in which another road-user is involved, the results can be fatal. According to the most recent report on Alberta Traffic Collision Statistics, despite being involved in just 2% of total vehicle collisions, trucks are responsible for 10% of fatal collisions on the province’s roads and highways.
The negligence of a truck driver can also cause accident victims to sustain severe, life-changing injuries. Examples of truck driver negligence that commonly lead to injury-causing collisions include:
- Changing lanes without signaling
- Speeding
- Drunk driving
- Driving under the influence of stimulants, amphetamines, or other substances
- Fatigued driving
- Distracted driving
- Eating while the vehicle is in motion
- Texting while driving
- Ignoring traffic signs and/or signals
- And more
If you were injured in a truck accident caused by the negligence of the large commercial vehicle operator, you should be entitled to Section B benefits. However, since these collisions typically cause severe, permanent, catastrophic injuries, the insurance coverage to which you might be entitled may very well be insufficient to cover your total losses.
However, by working with our Grande Prairie truck accident lawyers, you may be able to pursue a civil claim against the negligent driver and any other party or entity who might be contributorily negligent. For example, if the driver’s employer was aware they had a history of unsafe driving but continued sending them out on assignment, the trucking company could also be liable for damages you have incurred as a result of your collision.
To learn more about working with our truck accident lawyers serving Grande Prairie and options for financial compensation that might be available to you, call us to schedule a free initial consultation on your case.
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Commonly Asked truck accident Questions
Here are our most asked questions on truck accident claims.
How can a personal injury lawyer help me with a truck accident claim?
Truck accidents are not straightforward. They often involve trucks and trailers that are owned by companies in different provinces and sometimes from different countries. Determining fault may not be as straightforward as an accident between two cars. A personal injury lawyer can help simplify a highly complex situation and prove the injuries and impact on your life, maximizing the potential settlement for you and your family.
I was in a truck accident, what should I do?
The first and most important step is to seek medical attention. If you can be at the scene of the accident, it is important to obtain the information of the other drivers and vehicles involved, as well as the names and contact information of potential witnesses.
What are some common causes of truck accidents?
Common causes of truck accidents include driver fatigue, careless driving, speeding, other cars not giving trucks enough space to stop, impaired driving, and more.
What common injuries can arise from a truck accident?
Because of the size and weight of trucks, accidents can result in catastrophic injuries, including death, brain injury, spinal cord injury, broken bones, soft tissue, muscle injury, herniated discs, and more.
I was in a truck accident, what type of compensation is available?
Compensation can include but is not limited to pain and suffering, past and future income loss and/or loss of opportunity, out-of-pocket expenses, future care costs, loss of housekeeping capacity, and more.
Who is responsible for the truck accident claim?
Who is liable for an accident depends on who caused the collision. In many truck accidents, liability rests with the driver and/or owner of the company, who may be overworking the driver or has loaded a trailer with too much weight.
Is there a deadline for filing a truck accident claim?
In most cases in Alberta, you have two years from the day you knew or ought to have known that you have a claim. Usually, this means two years from the date of the accident.
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