Truck Equipment Issues are Issues for All on South Dakota’s Roads

An eighteen-wheeler traveling out of control with brakes screeching down South Dakota’s roadways is frightening for everyone in the vicinity. Whether you are a driver, passenger, bicyclist or pedestrian it is always a scary prospect. There are several causes of truck accidents, but one of the most common causes involves problems with the equipment. Generally, equipment issues arise due to the failure to properly maintain the truck’s mechanical devices.

If you have been in a motor vehicle wreck with a truck, an experienced South Dakota attorney will determine whether the accident was caused by equipment failure and, if so, who is at fault. The parties can include the manufacturer for any defect or design problems and/or the driver and trucking company for failing to maintain the truck.

Issues with trucks that lead to South Dakota truck accidents include:

Removing or depowering the front brakes and brake failure.
Worn tires that tear off the truck (this can even inadvertently cause an accident if a large portion of the tire remains on the roadway and another car tries to swerve to miss the worn tire or accidentally runs over it).
Failing to evenly distribute the weight of the truck’s load causing a rollover.
Engine or transmission failure.
Failing to correctly attach the trailer.

Other common causes of South Dakota truck accidents include weather conditions, driver error or even issues with traffic signals. With any truck accident, there are many parties involved and the circumstances surrounding the wreck are often complex. Therefore, it is important to speak with a South Dakota lawyer if you have been involved in an accident with a truck, particularly if you are suffering serious physical injuries.

Call the law office of Zimmer, Duncan & Cole; our attorneys have significant experience representing personal injury clients throughout South Dakota. With offices in Sioux Falls and Parker, a knowledgeable attorney is here to speak with you. Call the office toll free at (888) 733-2992 or complete the contact form on this page for a free consultation. You should also order a copy of the free book, The Ultimate Guide to Car and Truck Accident Cases in South Dakota: 7 Deadly Sins That Can Wreck Your Injury Claim, available on our website.

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