Semi-trucks help to keep businesses across the Bronx well stocked with merchandise and raw materials. They are an efficient and cost-effective form of ground transportation. Unfortunately, they are also a source of serious risk for everyone else on the road.
Semi-trucks are more difficult to operate than smaller vehicles. They have certain limitations that can increase the risk of crashes in specific scenarios, including when they turn at busy intersections.
People approaching or stopped at relatively tight intersections in the Bronx are potentially at risk of crashes caused by the wide turns that semi-trucks perform.
There may not be enough space for the vehicle to maneuver
Maybe a driver approached an intersection before a semi-truck arrived, leaving them too far forward for safety when a semi-truck entered the intersection. Perhaps they reached the intersection with people immediately behind them while the truck is already beginning a turn, leaving them without any opportunity to adjust their approach or back away from the approaching semi-truck.
In those scenarios, a major collision could easily occur. Large trucks perform much wider turns than four-wheeled vehicles, especially when they turn right.
The semi-truck operator may not be able to stop or maneuver effectively to avoid the nearby vehicle. In those cases, the truck driver or potentially their employer might be liable for the crash that occurs, depending on the situation.
A personal injury lawsuit or commercial insurance claim could help compensate those involved in Bronx intersection collisions caused by the negligently wide turns of semi-trucks. Reporting a crash, seeking necessary medical attention and reviewing documentation with a lawyer can help those involved in commercial truck collisions cover the losses they’ve sustained as a result of their harm.