Montgomery Boulevard is one of the busiest roads in the Albuquerque area, and it often sees numerous types of serious truck crashes. There is heavy truck traffic on this road, and commercial vehicles are often the cause of crash injuries. Commercial truck drivers raise the risk of crashes on both highways and local roads in many ways. If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck crash on Montgomery Boulevard, or any other road in the Albuquerque area, you may be entitled to substantial financial compensation. Here are some of the ways that trucks can cause crashes on Montgomery Boulevard in Albuquerque.

Distracted Driving

Truck drivers may not always be as focused on the road as they should be. There are numerous things that could compete for a driver’s attention when they are behind the wheel. For example, a truck driver may think that it is harmless to send or read a quick text. Truck drivers need to have all of their reflexes at the ready to deal with sudden challenges. All it takes is one moment of inattention to cause a serious crash.

Speeding

Truck drivers are often under pressure to make deliveries on time. They have a limited amount of time to drive due to limitations under federal regulations. Truck drivers may think that they can travel a greater distance if they speed. Going above the posted speed limit, or at a rate that is unreasonable under the circumstances, can cause a truck driver to lose control of their vehicle or not be able to respond to a challenge in time.

Failure to Check Blind Spots

Commercial vehicles are larger, and they have more blind spots than the average passenger car. The truck driver must check each and every single one of these blind spots at all times, especially when they want to change lanes. A truck could sideswipe a car when it makes an illegal lane change or drifts out of its lane.

Fatigued Driving

Truck drivers need to get the proper amount of sleep to have all of their reflexes and be entirely focused on the road. Even if the truck driver follows the limitations on their driving time, they may still have not gotten the proper amount of rest to be sharp behind the wheel. Fatigued driving can increase the amount of time that a driver needs to take action, and it can impact the operator’s judgment.

Improper Loading of Cargo

The truck’s center of gravity may be shifted when cargo is improperly loaded onto the vehicle. In addition, cargo could fly off the vehicle onto the roadway. Even if the truck driver does everything within their power to avoid a crash, they may not be able to safely operate the truck. Here, you may be able to sue the trucking company or hold a third-party cargo loader liable for your injuries.

Improperly Maintained Vehicles

Trucking companies often cut corners to keep vehicles on the road. Any time that a trucking company takes a vehicle out of service, it represents lost revenue. Trucks need to function perfectly so that the driver can operate them safely. Trucking companies could not properly inspect things such as brakes, which can result in longer stopping times. They may also try to get more miles on their tires because they are expensive to replace, increasing the risk of a tire blowout crash.

No matter how a truck driver has caused a crash, the legal principle is always the same. If you are able to prove that the truck driver or the trucking company was negligent, you can sue them for financial compensation.

Reach Out to an Albuquerque Truck Crash Lawyer at Buchanan Law Firm, LLC Today for Help with Your Case

If you have been injured in a commercial vehicle crash, an Albuquerque truck crash lawyer at Buchanan Law Firm, LLC can help. Schedule a free initial consultation with one of our lawyers by calling us today at 505-900-3559 or contacting us online. Our office is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and we serve clients in Santa Fe and the surrounding areas.