If A Tractor And The Trailer It Is Pulling Have Different Braking Systems, This May Be A Recipe For Disaster - Experienced Pennsylvania Truck Accident Lawyer Advises
In a recent case, a tractor trailer traveling on a rain soaked highway in heavy traffic attempted to brake when a vehicle in front of it slowed down. Unfortunately, the tractor trailer driver was unable to bring the truck to a stop in time and a collision occurred between the trailer and the rear of the automobile.
Expert investigation and analysis revealed that while the tractor had an antilock or ABS braking system, the trailer only had a standard air brake system. The driver had hard braked, meaning he jammed on the brakes in an attempt to stop or avoid the collision; however, due to uneven braking systems, the roadway, and following too closely, the trailer swung into the left lane passing the tractor portion of the truck and jack knifed into the automobile.
An expert testified that the trucking company and truck driver were at fault due to the lack of training and limited knowledge of the tractor trailer driver in controlling a unit with two different braking systems, improper braking techniques, and not maintaining a proper following distance for weather conditions that existed at the time of the collision. A plaintiff’s verdict was rendered.
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