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Sydney Truck Accident Lawyer


The people who operate large commercial trucks have enormous responsibilities. Trucks play an essential role in the supply chain, delivering all manner of necessary goods, products, and materials across the country and over international borders. Truck drivers are responsible for making sure our essential products get where they need to go in a timely, efficient, and safe manner.

Truck drivers are also tasked with the responsibility of operating an extremely dangerous machine in close proximity to countless other drivers and vehicle occupants. Since trucks largely outweigh the smaller passenger vehicles they share the road with, if a collision occurs, passenger vehicle occupants can lose their lives or sustain severe injuries.

Many truck accidents are the result of driver negligence. That is because, in order to fulfill the challenging demands of their important jobs, truck drivers often engage in unsafe behaviour behind the wheel. Since provincial law stipulates that all motor vehicle operators in the province owe a duty of care to other road-users, truck drivers must exercise caution on the road at all times. If truck drivers feel they need to violate traffic laws in order to meet their job’s requirements, their wrongful conduct could lead to fatal collisions, or accidents in which innocent, unsuspecting people might sustain severe injuries.

Any number of traffic law violations could be considered negligence. Common examples of truck driver negligence that often lead to injurious collisions in the Sydney area include:

  • Driver exhaustion
  • Distracted driving
  • Eating while the vehicle is in motion
  • Texting while driving
  • Driving under the influence of alcohol
  • Driving under the influence of stimulants, amphetamines, and other drugs
  • Speeding
  • Reckless driving
  • Improper lane changes
  • And more

Unlike other traffic collisions, truck accident claims often involve the contributory negligence of another party or entity. In certain cases, the actions or inactions of the company that employed the at-fault truck driver might have contributed to the circumstances leading up to an injurious truck accident.

For example, if a truck driver’s employer learns that the driver in question has a poor driving record or a history of negligent behaviour on the road, they should take appropriate safety measures, which often involves removing the unsafe driver from their roster. If a trucking company fails to prioritize the safety of other road-users and allows an unsafe driver to continue working on their behalf, the company itself may be considered negligent.

Additionally, the companies that create a truck driver’s delivery schedule should do so in accordance with labour regulations and in consideration of their employee’s physical health and well-being. If a trucking company imposes a schedule on their driver that requires them to operate their vehicle to the point of physical exhaustion in order to meet their delivery deadlines, the company might be considered liable for damages arising from collisions caused by their driver’s fatigue.

Road-users injured by negligent truck drivers often face difficult roads to recovery, fraught with physical pain, psychological difficulties, and financial distress. The wrongful conduct of a commercial truck operator could cause accident victims to endure lengthy periods of hospitalization, lose their mobility and independence, develop disabling mental health conditions, and incur substantial financial losses.

If you were involved in a collision caused by the negligent behaviour of a truck driver and sustained injuries as a result, our truck accident lawyers serving Sydney may be able to help you recover financial compensation for the damages you have incurred as a result. Depending on the circumstances of your collision, our Sydney truck accident lawyers may be able to pursue compensation from both the at-fault driver whose negligence caused your collision and the company that employed them.

To learn about the options that may be available to you, book a free initial consultation with our truck accident lawyers serving Sydney.

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Free Consultation for Sydney Residents – We Don’t Get Paid Unless We Win

Preszler Injury Lawyers are passionate about helping injured members of the local community pursue the justice they deserve. Our Sydney truck accident lawyers believe that no one should be forced to endure physical pain or financial losses because of a truck driver’s inability to safely carry out the duties of their job.

During a free initial consultation with our truck accident lawyers serving Sydney, injured accident survivors will have the opportunity to discuss the circumstances of their collision, and learn about options for financial recovery that might be available.

To learn more about how our Sydney truck accident lawyers may be able to help with your case, book your free initial consultation with Preszler Injury Lawyers.

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Schedule a call with our personal injury legal intake team. Our team is available 24/7 so call us now to book your call. Our scheduled intake allows you to tell us details about your accident and gives our legal team an opportunity to review your case and advise you on possible solutions and outcomes. The best part is, if you decide to hire us after this call - you don't pay anything unless we win. We can help clients regardless of where they reside in Nova Scotia & New Brunswick so let us help you get started on your road to recovery.

 

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