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Coral Springs No-Zone Accident Lawyers

Semi trucks and 18-wheelers are large, cumbersome vehicles that take a certain amount of skill to drive. As reliable as a truck driver may be, though, he or she will still have blind spots around his or her vehicle. These blind spots are also called “no zones.” Due to the shape of a commercial truck, a truck driver can have no zones on every side of the vehicle.

Due to the size and power of 18-wheelers and semi trucks, any accidents involving these vehicles are often catastrophic. While it is your responsibility to remain aware of no zones, truck drivers should also take precautions to help you stay safe. If you have been hurt in an accident with a truck, and you believe the driver’s negligence is the blame, you should contact a Coral Springs no-zone truck accident lawyer from the Law Offices of Eric G. Canter, P.A. today at 866-529-0022.

Where are No Zones?

No zones are areas around a large trailer or semi truck that the driver cannot see. Normally, truck drivers have signs posted on their vehicles to remind you of these blind areas. No zones are in several places around the truck, including:

Directly in front of the vehicle
To the left about at the junction of the truck and trailer
Behind the trailer
To the right in front of the vehicle stretching back past the junction of the truck and trailer

One of the most dangerous no zones is the area to the right of the vehicle. This is because trucks of this size must make large, sweeping right turns. You can get caught between a truck and the curb if you are in the right no zone of an 18-wheeler or semi truck that is turning right.

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As a car driver, you should try to stay out of a truck’s no zones. However, this does not mean that an accident in this area is necessarily your fault. If you have been in an auto accident in a truck’s no zone, you may still be eligible for financial compensation. Contact an experienced Coral Springs no zone truck accident attorney from the Law Offices of Eric G. Canter, P.A. at 866-529-0022 today.