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🚛 Understanding Blind Spot Truck Accidents Blind spot truck accidents occur when a truck driver fails to see another vehicle due to the large blind spots around their truck. These blind spots, also called “No-Zones,” exist on all sides of a large commercial truck but are particularly dangerous on the right side and directly behind the trailer. Blind spot crashes often happen when a truck: 🔄 Changes lanes without seeing a smaller vehicle 🚦 Turns at an intersection and doesn’t check blind spots 🚚 Merges onto highways or exits without adequate visibility 🔙 Backs up without ensuring the path is clear Given the size and weight of commercial trucks, accidents caused by blind spots can lead to severe injuries and extensive vehicle damage. ⚠️ Common Injuries in Truck Blind Spot Accidents Due to the sheer force of impact, victims of blind spot collisions often suffer significant injuries, such as: 💀 Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) 💔 Broken bones a...

🚛 Understanding Blind Spot Truck Accidents Blind spot accidents occur when a truck driver fails to see another vehicle due to limited visibility around large trucks. Commercial trucks have large blind spots, also known as “No-Zones,” on all four sides: 🔹 Front blind spot: Extends 20 feet ahead of the truck. 🔹 Rear blind spot: Can reach up to 200 feet behind the trailer. 🔹 Left-side blind spot: Covers an area behind the driver’s side door. 🔹 Right-side blind spot: Much larger than the left side, spanning multiple lanes. 📜 Legal Responsibilities in Blind Spot Crashes Truck drivers have a duty to check their blind spots before changing lanes or turning. If a driver fails to do so, they may be held liable for an accident. Key legal aspects of blind spot crashes include: 🚦 Negligence: A truck driver’s failure to ensure a lane is clear before merging. 📌 Liability: The trucking company may also be responsible i...