Unsafe Lane Changes Accidents in Oklahoma City
hen drivers change lanes without warning or merge into occupied space, Oklahoma City victims suffer devastating injuries. We hold negligent drivers accountable.
Multiple major interstate highways, including I-40, US 44, and US 35 converge in Oklahoma City, increasing the risk of truck accidents caused by unsafe lane changes. Unsafe lane changes are one cause of action that can be included in a lawsuit. It is important to get help from a skilled truck accident attorney with experience handling similar claims during the litigation process. The lawyers at The Law Firm for Truck Safety only handle truck cases. We have the experience settling lane change cases and successfully taking them to trial.
Proving a Truck Driver Caused a Wreck With an Unsafe Lane Change
No matter what type of vehicle you are driving, you have a legal duty of care to pay attention to your surroundings. For truck drivers, this includes carefully checking to make sure no traffic is in the space beside them before making a lane change. The commercial driver’s license (CDL) manual that truck drivers study to obtain their license states that semi and large truck drivers should check their mirrors to make sure no one is alongside the truck or about to pass it. Before changing lanes, truck drivers should check their mirrors:
Before changing lanes to make sure there is enough room.
After signaling to check that no one has moved into the space of the lane change.
Right after starting the lane change to double-check that the path is clear.
After completing the lane change.
A truck driver in Oklahoma City who fails to do any of the above and collides with another vehicle due to an unsafe lane change could be considered at fault and legally negligent. This could make them legally and financially accountable for wreck-related losses. However, proving that a truck driver is at fault can require evidence from multiple sources, including witnessAny person who provides testimony in a trial. This includes, but is not limited to, eyewitnesses. testimony, traffic or dashboard camera footage, input from accident reconstruction experts, and more. This makes working with a trusted truck accident attorney vital to your potential success.
Holding Trucking Companies Liable for Damages
Our attorney can provide invaluable assistance with finding, preserving, and using all available information to establish that a truck driver’s unsafe lane change was the direct cause of your traffic collision in Oklahoma City. We help you receive the full value of your crash-related losses, including but not strictly limited to:
Medical bills
Physical pain and suffering
Car repair or replacement costs and other expenses related to personal property damage
Emotional trauma and distress
Lost working ability and earnings
Lost enjoyment of life
We will also determine whether a truck driver’s employer holds any liabilityLegal responsibility for one's acts or omissions. In negligence cases, liability includes proving negligence, proving causation, and resulting damages. for their employee’s misconduct, either vicarious liabilityLegal responsibility of one party for the actions of another, such as an employer for their employee. as their employer, or for negligent entrustment of the vehicle. If they do, we could take proactive legal action against that company and the at-fault driver to maximize your compensation.
Consult an Oklahoma City Attorney About Legal Action Over Truck Accidents Caused by Unsafe Lane Changes
A careless truck driver can cause a crash that alters the lives of several people. A successful suit over truck accidents caused by unsafe lane changes in Oklahoma City requires the knowledge of an experienced truck wreck lawyer.
When you bring your case to the Law Firm for Truck Safety, you become a client for life. Our goal is always to help you seek financial recovery, emotional closure, and confidence in your future despite the harm you sustained. Call today to discuss your legal options and learn how we could help with your unique case.
