Truck Accidents & The Holidays

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Black Friday marks the beginning of the holiday shopping season, when there is more traffic on the roads and highways due to increased package delivery. According to the Washington Post, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) delivers approximately 600 million parcels during the holidays, while FedEx delivers nearly 300 million packages.

Fatigued Truck Drivers

Unfortunately, the rise in freight traffic coincides with a spike in delivery truck accidents. Due to the high demand of deliveries, truck drivers are working for long, hard hours.

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the maximum working hours during a seven-day period allowed is 70. However, monitoring and enforcing safe driving limits is difficult, especially during the holiday season.

They must meet tight delivery schedules day-after-day, often driving beyond legal working hours, which is why driver fatigue is one of the most common causes of truck accidents during this time of year. Furthermore, these truckers typically drive in inclement weather conditions.

How to Protect Yourself

Understanding and implementing basic defense driving techniques can help reduce the chances of becoming a victim of a dangerous delivery truck accident. Do not let this holiday season become a tragic one.

The following are safety precautions to consider when driving in Cincinnati, OH:

  1. Leave enough room for trucks since navigating these trucks require a great deal of space to stop and turn safely.
  2. Avoid driving in the blind spots of trucks.
  3. Drive slower when larger vehicles are around, especially during poor weather conditions.

If you suffered a serious injury after being involved in a collision with a negligent truck driver, contact Moore Law Firm and schedule a free consultation with our Cincinnati truck accident lawyer today.

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