Trucking accidents related to the oil industry can cause catastrophic injuries and significant financial burdens for an injured worker and their families. Medina Law Firm is committed to helping you secure the compensation you deserve. Whether a semi-truck, a tanker, or any other commercial vehicle has injured you in a collision, our experienced team supports you every step of the way.
Reasons Why Trucking Accidents Happen
- Driver Fatigue: Long hours and irregular shifts are common in oilfield work, leading to fatigue and increasing the risk of accidents.
- Driver Distraction: Not paying attention to the road ahead can lead to an accident with another vehicle or a pedestrian.
- Poor Road Conditions: Oilfield access roads are often unpaved and unmaintained and can be affected by weather conditions, making driving hazardous.
- Override/Underride Accidents: Because of inadequate or aging rear and side guards, another vehicle hitting the truck broadside or rear-ending can slip underneath, causing a catastrophic accident. A truck rear-ending a car can cause injuries or death to the occupants.
- Heavy Loads: Trucks in oilfields carry heavy, oversized loads, which can affect vehicle handling and stability.
- Inadequate Training: Drivers may not always receive adequate training for operating large vehicles in challenging conditions, increasing the likelihood of accidents.
- Wide Turns: Truckers have difficulty turning when driving a large truck. Because of this, they must use two lanes to make the turn. If another vehicle is in the way, a collision can occur.
- Blind Spots: The trucker cannot see well in front, behind, and to the sides of his vehicle.
