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Being a truck driver is a dangerous job, but so is sharing the road with them!

The lives we live today are possible because of the vast and complicated economic system we have built over the millennia. That entire system would come to a halt if we didn’t have the men and women who transport the goods and services we need to keep it running. A large portion of that transportation responsibility falls onto our nation’s truck drivers.

Our growing population, naturally, demands more goods and products shipped throughout the continental United States. This increase in the number of goods delivered across the states also means an increase in the number of semi trucks and big rig trucks on the road. Truck accidents can prove to be a big problem: both literally and abstractly. Trucks are massive, and the effects of accidents are bound to be physically and emotionally taxing. Between damages and injuries, it’s important to know how to navigate the nuances of these accidents. Always speak with an experienced accident attorney who can help you with your case.

When driving through much of California, sharing the road with semi-trucks is a part of the ride. Normally, cars and trucks can coexist without incident, but semis have certain properties that make it more difficult for them to assimilate with standard passenger vehicle traffic. The size of semi trucks make them difficult to maneuver and increases the size of their blind spots.

Recording devices mounted to the dashboard of cars have become quite popular in recent years. Private individuals often upload clips from the recordings made by their “dashcams,” entertaining many a Youtube user. Not only are these videos entertaining, they can be very useful in the case of a car collision to determine exactly what happened – and who’s at fault. The presence of the cameras also seem to have an effect on the behavior of the driver. The state of California has seen a sharp decrease in the rate of car accidents in vehicles installed with a recording device – down by 80%. Many companies with fleets of vehicles have used these recording devices to improve driver performance and definitively determine fault in the case of a collision or other damage. This can save companies a lot of money and headaches. If you have been in an accident involving a big rig, “dashcams” can be used to prove liability in your case. Speak with a big rig accident lawyer in Sacramento for more information.