Commercial truck drivers will often drive through rain, hail, sleet, and snow. While this might be unavoidable, driving through adverse weather conditions can be very dangerous and you might be involved in an accident that results from a commercial truck driver losing control during these conditions. If this is the case, the driver might still be at fault and you'll need help from a commercial vehicle accident attorney to resolve your case.

The Importance of Prudent Driving

A commercial truck driver needs to be cautious because a truck is larger and heavier and the momentum of the truck causes it to slow down more slowly. If a truck driver fails to drive in a more reasonable way during inclement weather, this is considered a form of negligence and the driver will be held responsible for the accident. 

Truck drivers require a special license because they are expected to be adequately trained so they can operate their trucks in a safer manner. The companies that hire truck drivers are also expected to do their due diligence to make sure that the drivers they hire are responsible and pass a background check.

Challenges With Winning a Case Involving Bad Weather

The commercial insurance provider might argue that the accident was an act of nature and was unavoidable. For this reason, you will need to ask a commercial vehicle accident attorney for help. There might be evidence at the scene of the accident that the driver was not careful while operating the vehicle. 

Typically, if both vehicles lose control and crash, neither driver will be responsible for the damages that the other driver suffered. For you to receive compensation for your injuries, you must prove that you were not partially at fault.

Gathering Evidence

Several forms of evidence can be helpful in a commercial truck accident. You will always want to interview witnesses at the scene of the accident and exchange contact information. The commercial truck will also have a black box that might contain useful information that would have been recorded at the time of the crash.

Your attorney may investigate whether the commercial truck driver was trained appropriately and whether the driver was keeping accurate driving logs that prove that the driver was not on the road for too long. With all of this information, you will be able to build a solid case for why the driver was fully responsible.