Given the size of an 18-wheeler, it is especially important for a truck driver to act in accordance with basic vehicle safety protocols. These drivers operate some of the largest vehicles on the road. Failure to use basic safety measures, such as turn signals, can result in destructive collisions between the truck and a smaller vehicle.
To discuss your legal options if you have been injured in an accident caused by a truck driver’s neglect of roadway safety, contact the St. Louis failure to signal turns lawyers of the Finney Law Office at 314-646-0300 today.
The Importance of Turn Signals
When on the highway, a truck may need to change lanes to maneuver towards a weighing station or in order to following state laws regarding lane position for 18-wheelers. These lane changes can prove disastrous if a truck driver does not use their turn signal. These signals are also important to communicate whether or not the truck is turning at an intersection, as other motorists will adapt their own driving to the actions of the vehicles in front of them.
The following problems may occur if a truck driver does not properly use their turn signals:
- Rear-end collision due to confusion at an intersection
- Collisions caused by a change in lanes
- A collision resulting from not seeing a vehicle in a blind spot
- Side under-ride accidents
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If you have been injured because of a truck driver’s lack of appropriate signal use, you may be able to seek financial compensation through legal action. To learn more about your rights and options, contact the St. Louis failure to signal turns attorneys of the Finney Law Office today by calling 314-646-0300.