Driver Fatigue Accounts for Many South Dakota Truck Accidents

South Dakota truck wrecks are often very dangerous. Due to the size and weight of 18-wheeler rigs, these catastrophic crashes usually lead to severe injuries or even loss of life for the people involved.

There are many possible causes of South Dakota truck accidents. These include, but are not limited to:

Bad weather
Driving under the influence (DUI)
Distracted driving
Aggressive driving
Trucker fatigue

Driver fatigue is one of the top causes of South Dakota truck crashes. Many tired or drowsy 18-wheeler operators get behind the wheel when they should not, causing many serious wrecks that have damaging and long-term effects on nearly everyone involved.

Driver fatigue is especially dangerous because it affects nearly all of a truck operator's capabilities. A drowsy driver may:

Swerve off the road;
Veer into other lanes;
Cause head-on crashes;
Fail to stop for vehicles in front of him.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a wreck with a driver who you believe was acting negligently, then you may be eligible to receive financial compensation as a result. It is important that you call a South Dakota truck accident attorney as soon as possible to learn about your legal rights.

You can reach the South Dakota truck wreck lawyers of Zimmer, Duncan & Cole today at (877) 789-5238. We have offices in Sioux Falls and Parker, and also can come to you if you are unable to drive.

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