What factors contribute to semi tractor trailer accidents?
A semi tractor trailer can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, whereas an average-size car weighs about 3,000 pounds. The weight disparity between the two vehicles puts a car’s occupants at a huge disadvantage when a collision occurs. The height of a truck also can make it more difficult to control during high winds. An 80,000-pound truck striking a much smaller vehicle even at low speed can result in a devastating crash that leaves the victims with serious injuries.
