Right Turn Accidents Common For Tractor Trailers in NY

Tractor trailers have no choice but to make wide right hand turns. Many tractor trailer accidents happen because either the truck driver swung too far out before making the turn or because he or she didn't swing out far enough on a right hand turn.

Think of an intersection where there is more than one lane going in the same direction. Often, the lane closest to the curb is the right turn lane, and the lane next to it is for turning left or going straight. In many intersections, tractor trailers would have to put their tires on a curb to make a right hand turn, or choose to pull into the lane to their left in order to swing the truck wide enough to make the corner - particularly if there are cars in the perpendicular road waiting at the light. Many tractor trailer accidents in NY occur when a car attempts to pull into the right lane next to a tractor trailer who is making a right hand turn. The car will almost always be in the driver's blind spot, and as the truck swings wide to make the turn, the trailer will often take out the car. If you are driving next to a tractor trailer, keep in mind they have to take right turns wide, and stay out of their way - or you may be in need of accident lawyers in White Plains!


If you or someone you love has been injured in a tractor trailer accident in NY, you need to contact experienced White Plains accident lawyers for a consultation.



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