There are many reasons why collisions involving large trucks occur, whether a crash happens because of inclement weather, the negligence of someone operating a passenger vehicle, the use of alcohol or drugs on the road, fatigue and other risk factors. However, technology has become an increasingly widespread problem when it comes to distracted driving, and this behavior can be especially deadly when someone who is driving a large truck does not pay attention to the road. After all, these vehicles are massive and can take longer to slow down, which often makes the consequences of a truck crash especially dire.
Truckers may be distracted by technology in various ways. Some may use their phone to send and receive messages from friends and loved ones, while others may even play a mobile game when they should be focusing on the road. Large truck drivers may use electronic devices to record footage, such as those who are live streaming behind the wheel, or to watch a movie or consume some other form of online media while on the road. Moreover, someone may become distracted while trying to find a particular song on their device or even check the weather forecast.
There are countless reasons why people use their electronic devices, and when this happens on the roadway the consequences can be disastrous. Many lives have been claimed as a result of distracted driving and we believe that truck drivers who cause these accidents because they were not paying attention to the road must be held accountable.