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Avoid Getting Trapped In A Tractor Trailer’s Blind Spot

October 4, 2017 | Accident Tips

Avoid Getting Trapped In A Tractor Trailer's Blind Spot | Fast HelpHave you ever driven through one of Atlanta’s busy highways and a tractor-trailer forced you to move into another lane or pushed you off the road? This situation happens more often than you may think and creates significant risk for those involved.

Fast Help’s network of affiliated personal injury attorneys has experience handling claims associated with tractor-trailer accidents. This experience can help you understand your legal rights and collect compensation for your damages.

If you are involved in a car accident that’s caused by a tractor-trailer, call Fast Help. We are Atlanta’s accident helpline that connects victims with the medical and legal support they need to overcome such stressful situations. Just dial (404) 592-0318 to speak with a professional right away.

Avoid Tractor Trailer Blind Spots

Large tractor-trailers present a particular level of risk to the roads they frequent and the motorists around them. Due to their size, it’s important to understand that tractor trailers have blind spots in the front, on both sides, and behind their vehicles. Because of these blind spots, the driver may not be able to see you when changing lanes or stopping.

It’s imperative for your safety to avoid these hazardous zones when driving next to or behind a large tractor-trailer. Avoiding these threats will significantly reduce the chances of an accident and getting seriously injured. Specifically, try to remain clear of the following areas:

  • Directly in front of a tractor-trailer
  • Less than 30 feet behind a tractor-trailer
  • On either side of a tractor-trailer

Although the length of these hazardous zones varies depending on the size of the tractor-trailer, it is important to exercise extreme caution when trying to pass one of these vehicles on the Interstate or highway. Traveling alongside a large tractor-trailer for any amount of time can create potential dangers that cause an accident.

If you are uncomfortable driving near a tractor-trailer, try to change into another lane to avoid their blind spots. Most vehicles weigh a fraction of a typical tractor-trailer, making it easy to push you off the road or run over your vehicle if you are caught in a blind spot. It’s much easier for you to move and stay away from them.

Call Fast Help After A Tractor-Trailer Accident

If you are involved in an accident with a tractor-trailer, call the professionals at Fast Help for immediate legal and medical support. We can connect you with an experienced Atlanta personal injury attorney who can help you understand your legal rights and collect compensation for your damages.

And, we can also help you find the right doctor who specializes in car accident injuries. With Fast Help, you can get everything you need to recover from one source of support. Dial (404) 592-0318 to for immediate support.

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