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Many semi-truck collisions occur due to errors on the part of the commercial driver. They fail to monitor their surroundings or make unsafe choices about their speed and following distance in traffic. However, there are other scenarios that can cause devastating semi-truck crashes.
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), driver non-performance is the third leading cause of semi-truck collisions, causing roughly 12% of all semi-truck collisions where the commercial vehicle is at fault.
What causes driver non-performance?
Driver non-performance occurs when they cannot continue operating a vehicle and generally falls into two primary categories. Some drivers fall asleep, which leaves them unable to operate a vehicle. Other drivers may experience medical emergencies. Strokes, heart attacks and even allergic reactions could incapacitate a driver and result in a crash.
Who is liable in a non-performance scenario?
When drivers cause crashes due to questionable decisions, the people affected by the wreck usually understand that they can file an insurance claim or possibly even a civil lawsuit against the driver or their employer. Scenarios involving non-performance may feel less clear.
However, insurance coverage is typically available when driver non-performance causes a crash. In fact, litigation may still be an option. Particularly in scenarios where drivers fall asleep due to fatigue and there is evidence that they may have been on the road for too long, the people affected by the crash may have grounds to allege that negligent conduct caused the collision.
Reviewing a crash report can help those affected by semi-truck collisions explore their options for seeking justice. People hurt by commercial truck collisions may have the right to pursue compensation when the commercial vehicle, rather than the passenger vehicle, caused the crash.
