No Zone Accidents
Every vehicle on the road has blind spots, which are areas near the vehicle that drivers cannot see in their mirrors. For commercial trucks, these areas are both larger and more numerous, so drivers of passenger automobiles should be aware of no zone locations so that they can avoid them.
Unfortunately, an accident only takes a split second to occur, which may be enough time for you to suffer serious injuries while occupying a blind spot. If you or someone you love suffered injuries after being struck by a commercial truck, contact the New York City truck accident lawyers of Parker Waichman Alonso, LLP at 1-888-244-2273 to discuss your situation with a legal professional.
Identifying No Zone Areas
In most cases, commercial trucks have four no zones. Unlike in passenger automobiles where a driver may be able to view his or her blind spots by physically turning to look, truck drivers often do not share this luxury; their mirrors are their only lines of sight.
Trucks have blind spots:
- At either side of the vehicle
- Directly behind the trailer
- Directly in front of the truck
While truckers may be able to see drivers on either side of their vehicles by turning to look, this usually is not the case when a driver is directly in front of or behind the truck.
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Though drivers should try to avoid no zones, no zone accidents may be the truck driver’s fault. If you or your loved ones suffered injuries in a no zone truck accident, contact the New York City truck accident attorneys of Parker Waichman Alonso, LLP at 1-888-244-2273 for a free case evaluation.
