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Interstate Driving Conditions

Poor road conditions, such as excessive potholes, construction or other road damage is dangerous for all automotive travel, but they can be especially dangerous for large trucks, tractor trailers, semi trucks and 18 wheelers. Because these vehicles are so large and generate so much torque, such conditions are amplified many times over for these vehicles compared to the average car or truck.

In addition, driving in inclement weather whether it is snow, ice or rain creates a greater challenge for semi trucks as well as truck drivers. Any degree of carelessness, fatigue, or negligence on the part of truck drivers can quickly spell disaster under these conditions.

And let's not forget that those of us on the roads are not the only ones at risk. Recent trucking industry statistics indicate that truck driving is one of the most dangerous professions around. Each year, dozens of truck drivers themselves are killed in accidents that don't even involve other drivers. In some cases they fall asleep on a long and lonely road. In other cases the trucking company they work for neglects to keep their rig in proper running condition.

A truck accident involving a big truck often has tragic consequences. Big rigs, semi trucks, 18 wheelers and can weigh more than 80,000 pounds and can run to 75 feet in length. Considering these numbers, it is not shocking that truck accidents result in more grievous injuries and larger number of deaths than other traffic accidents.

Contact our Kansas truck accident lawyers today to discuss your legal concerns if you or a loved one was injured in a truck accident. Our professional and courteous attorneys can consult with you to determine if you have a truck accident case. In many cases we offer a free initial consultation. Evening and weekend appointments are available.

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Involved in an accident with an 18 wheeler, tractor trailer or other commercial truck? Use the form below to contact the Kansas trucking accident attorneys of Knox, Johnson, Rockwell & Babbit to receive a free case review.

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