Speeding Truck Accident
Speeding truck accidents can have life-altering consequences. We understand the pain and challenges that come with the aftermath of a truck crash caused by negligent truck drivers. Our compassionate attorneys can help you seek the justice and support you deserve.
Every year, thousands of lives are shattered by speeding trucks. In 2022 alone, speeding played a role in nearly 11,000 fatal crashes – with large trucks playing a role in 21% of these devastating collisions.
On average, speeding contributes to 28% of fatal collisions each year. Despite the clear evidence that a speeding truck is a deadly truck, the dangerous practice of speeding continues on our roads. While trucking companies often pressure drivers to meet aggressive delivery schedules, no deadline justifies putting lives at risk. The tragic reality is that when trucks speed, the occupants of smaller vehicles usually pay the ultimate price.
If you or a loved one was involved in a crash caused by a speeding truck, our experienced truck accident attorneys are here to help. Contact us today for a free consultation to discuss your path to justice.
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Types of Accidents Caused by Speeding Trucks
When truck drivers choose to speed—to drive their vehicles dangerously, to put lives at risk—the consequences can be devastating.
Speeding dramatically increases both the likelihood and severity of truck accidents, leading to devastating crashes like:
Rollover Accidents
A fully loaded tractor-trailer can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. If a truck takes a turn too quickly, the vehicle may roll over and crush another vehicle or pedestrian, crash into a building, or fall into oncoming traffic.
Rollover Accidents
A fully loaded tractor-trailer can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. If a truck takes a turn too quickly, the vehicle may roll over and crush another vehicle or pedestrian, crash into a building, or fall into oncoming traffic.
Rear-End Collisions
These occur when a truck traveling too fast is unable to stop in time and collides with a vehicle ahead of it that is moving in the same direction. This often happens when there is construction, a change in the flow of traffic, or when a driver isn’t paying attention to the road.
Jackknife Incidents
These types of truck crashes happen when there is a sudden change in speed and the driver loses control, causing the truck’s trailer to swing out to the side and form an "L" or "V" with the cab.
The swinging trailer may collide with many other vehicles and bring several lanes of traffic to a screeching halt.
Jackknife Incidents
These types of truck crashes happen when there is a sudden change in speed and the driver loses control, causing the truck’s trailer to swing out to the side and form an 'L" or "V" with the cab.
The swinging trailer may collide with many other vehicles and bring several lanes of traffic to a screeching halt.
Head-On Crashes
If traffic stops abruptly and the truck driver swerves to avoid hitting the car in front of them, they may veer into oncoming traffic and collide with a vehicle traveling in the opposite direction. These accidents can be devastating because the force of the crash is the combined speed at which both vehicles were traveling.
Broadside Accidents
Also known as T-bone or side-impact crash, broadside impacts occur when the front end of one vehicle collides with the side of another moving perpendicular to the first one.
When the collisions involve a truck and a car, the height difference causes the smaller car to slide under the trailer, in what is called a side-underride crash. Broadside truck accidents often occur at intersections or when trucks are merging onto a highway or driving through an intersection.
Broadside Accidents
Also known as T-bone or side-impact crash, broadside impacts occur when the front end of one vehicle collides with the side of another moving perpendicular to the first one.
When the collisions involve a truck and a car, the height difference causes the smaller car to slide under the trailer, in what is called a side-underride crash. Broadside truck accidents often occur at intersections or when trucks are merging onto a highway or driving through an intersection.
Because it is difficult to stop, a large vehicle requires care to maneuver. Truck drivers need to take extra precautions when road conditions, traffic, or weather are bad or if they are approaching a tight turn. This is why truck drivers need special training and a commercial driver's license in order to legally operate their big rigs.
If a truck driver was driving too fast for the road conditions and their speeding caused your accident, you have the right to seek compensation. Contact your local Law Firm for Truck Safety attorney, and schedule your free, no-obligation case consultation today.
Did You Know?
Even if a truck is within the posted speed limit, the driver can still be legally at fault if they're driving too fast for conditions.
This includes:
-Poor weather or visibility
-Heavy traffic
-Sharp turns
-Steep grades
-Hazardous road conditions
If the driver was driving within the legal limit, but too fast to control the vehicle, they may be found at fault for causing the accident and owe you restitution.
Why Are Speeding Truck Accidents So Dangerous?
At just 35 mph, a fully loaded semi-truck strikes with 40 times the force of a sedan. Now imagine that tractor-trailer speeding. It’s commonly understood that speeding trucks are dangerous, but it’s not fully understood exactly how dangerous they are.
When trucks speed:
- Sharp turns become deadly, as speeding trucks are prone to rollover
- Emergency stops can trigger catastrophic jackknife accidents
- Tire blowouts at high speeds can cause immediate loss of control and flying debris
- Lane changes become nearly impossible to execute safely
- Merging is extremely hazardous due to reduced reaction time
- Brakes can overheat and fail
- The increased momentum makes maneuverability more difficult. Overcorrection from this can cause trucks to veer off the road or into oncoming traffic.
- These risks are multiplied exponentially in poor weather or on slippery roads
Speeding also increases the likelihood of certain types of accidents. For instance, trucks are more likely to roll over if they are taking a turn too quickly or are speeding with an unsecured load. Jackknife crashes are also more likely if the truck is speeding and needs to stop quickly, especially if road conditions aren’t ideal. For all these reasons, speeding makes accidents more likely to occur — and more devastating when they do.
If a speeding truck was the cause of a crash that you or a loved one was involved in, you deserve justice.
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The Dangerous Consequences of Speeding Trucks
There are many reasons why truck drivers make the decision to speed. After all, the trucking industry is incredibly competitive, and faster deliveries mean more profits. This puts incredible pressure on truck drivers to deliver goods as quickly as possible.
When these pressures lead to speeding, the human cost is catastrophic and can lead to:
- Paralysis
- Neck and spinal cord injuries
- Burns, cuts, and abrasions
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
- Amputation
- Orthopedic injuries
- Eye injuries
- Internal organ damage
- Death
- Paralysis
- Neck and spinal cord injuries
- Burns, cuts, and abrasions
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
- Amputation
- Orthopedic injuries
- Eye injuries
- Internal organ damage
- Death
Beyond physical injuries, truck accident survivors often experience psychological trauma or PTSD. Much like physical injuries, these emotional issues may require expensive treatment, and in some cases, they could affect a person’s job performance.
If another party's negligence caused your injuries—whether physical, emotional, or both—you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and any impact on your quality of life.
Our experienced truck accident attorneys understand the true cost of these devastating accidents and will fight fiercely to secure the maximum compensation you deserve.
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Understanding the Impact of High-Speed Truck Accidents
Unfortunately, high-speed truck accidents tend to have long-lasting impacts on a victim’s life. Auto repairs and medical bills can take years to pay off and that’s not including the cost of ongoing physical or psychiatric therapy. If a person becomes disabled after an accident, home renovations may be necessary, and the victim could lose their job and associated wages.
Many victims also experience significant changes in the quality of their life. In worst-case scenarios, families lose loved ones, which could include a child, spouse, or parent.
The impact of a speeding semi-truck accident extends beyond those directly involved. Large vehicle accidents can cause significant traffic delays, disrupting the commutes of thousands, and the cost of repairing property damaged by the accident is passed on to taxpayers.
It is essential that truck drivers and their employers are held fiscally responsible for their actions.
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When a speeding truck robs you of your future, you need more than just a lawyer—you need specialized advocates who understand every aspect of trucking litigation.
At The Law Firm for Truck Safety, we have:
- More National Board of Trial Advocacy–certified attorneys than any other law firm in the country
- More truck accident attorneys with commercial driver’s licenses than any other law firm in the US
- A deep understanding of trucking regulations and safety standards
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- Multiple office locations across Ohio, Tennessee, Oklahoma, and Illinois
All of these things combined with our extensive trial experience and truck safety expertise allows us to uncover critical case facts other truck accident law firms can’t.
The result: Unparalleled support and representation for you and your claim –both inside and outside of the courtroom.
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