Distracted Driving: One of the Top Causes of SD Truck Accidents

Truck wrecks happen for a variety of reasons, including bad weather, drunk driving, aggressive driving, driver fatigue, and much more. When big rigs get in accidents, serious injuries and even loss of life usually follow.

One of the most prevalent causes of South Dakota truck accidents today is distracted driving. Distracted driving can stem from any activity that takes a big rig operator's hands, eyes, or mind off the road, such as:

Talking on a cell phone;
Texting;
Reading;
Eating;
Daydreaming;
Changing radio stations.

Just recently, a semi-truck driver caused an accident while watching a DVD on a laptop. If this is the type of behavior that some drivers think is acceptable, just imagine what else occurs on area roads every day.

If you or a loved one has been in an accident with a distracted truck driver, you know the immense costs associated with these wrecks. Not only are there medical bills that pile up, but also lost property, missed time at work, and even very real instances of pain and emotional suffering.

The insurance companies that protect truckers after they cause accidents will almost never offer you an initial settlement that covers all of these costs. To get the financial compensation that you truly deserve after a catastrophic wreck, you need the help of an experienced and aggressive South Dakota personal injury attorney.

To learn more, call the law office of Zimmer, Duncan & Cole today at (877) 789-5238. We have convenient office locations in Sioux Falls and Parker, SD, and can even come to you if you are unable to travel.

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