Blind Spots Cause Truck Accidents In VT & NH

Trucking accidents remain one of the greatest dangers for New Hampshire drivers. Large trucks, such as those that travel on Interstate 93 and Interstate 95 in New Hampshire, account for about 10 percent of all fatal crashes each year.

Blind spots, otherwise known as "no zones," are one of the leading contributors to these accidents. Blind-spot accidents often result in sideswipes and rear-end collisions, causing numerous injuries and deaths each year.

All trucks have blind spots, both on the sides of the vehicle and in the front and back. The bigger the truck, the bigger the blind spots. A trucker who cannot see another driver in one of these blind spots is much more likely to swerve or turn into them, causing an accident.

There are three main "no zones" on tractor-trailer trucks:

• Side Blind Spots. The largest and most dangerous blind-spot areas on trucks, these zones run along the sides of trucks, usually from directly behind the cab to the back end of the trailer.

• Rear Blind Spots. Tractor trailer trucks, unlike most cars, have no rear-view mirrors. Located directly behind a tractor trailer truck, rear blind-spots can encompass an entire car.

• Front Blind Spots. The least-known blind spot on a truck, front "no zones" can conceal an entire car from a trucker’s sight if they are too close in front of the large grill and engine area. Some of the worst blind-spot accidents occur here.

All blind spots pose serious risks. When truckers do not see them, cars can be crushed by turning or merging trucks, trucks stopping short, or trucks not being able to brake fast enough. These dangers lead to a multitude of New Hampshire truck accidents, including side-impact collisions and rear-end accidents.

If you, or someone you love, have been injured in a truck wreck, you should contact a New Hampshire truck accident attorney right away. We may be able to help you to recover damages in the accident, earning compensation for your medical bills, missed time at work, pain and suffering, and more.

You can improve your chances on the road by staying out of trucks’ "no zones," but truckers still have a responsibility to be respectful of other drivers and avoid costly collisions. Call the New Hampshire truck accident attorneys at Van Dorn & Curtiss today to learn more about your legal rights.