What's the difference between fault and prevent ability in a crash?

In an accident involving motor carriers that are semi's there are some things that are important in determining fault in a collision which is typical and applicable in the event of a collision. This is in many cases determined by law enforcement because the accidents involving semis are often times more dangerous, costly and cause more damage to other drivers not to mention the effect it has on the roads and traffic. 

Evidence is collected, witness statements so that fault can be determined, whether by law enforcement or by a legal proceeding.  Because determining fault is done on an external basis, meaning done by these outside organizations, these individuals such as policemen or others will determine if there was anything that could be done in the case of an accident. 

Employers will use their findings and expertise to find out of there was anything that could have plausibly done in corrective actions to prevent the accident, with additional training and through even disciplinary actions might be warranted in some cases that are difficult to determine. 

We get different types of areas to consider whether a crash was actually preventable. With several booklets and training we are able to aid in this process. 

How to determine if striking another vehicle from behind is actually preventable. 

Striking another vehicle in rear is preventable if: 

• The driver failed to maintain safe following distance and wasn't able to keep his vehicle in control.
• The driver failed to keep track of traffic conditions and note a slowdown. (maybe looking at his/her phone or distracted.)
• The driver wasn't able to see if the vehicle ahead was moving slowly, stopped or slowed down for any reason. 
• The driver misjudged the rate to pass the vehicle. (was attempting to pass and misjudged the front drivers speed.)
• The driver was following too closely.
• The driver failed to wait for the car ahead to move into the clear before starting up. 
• The driver failed to leave sufficient room to get safely back in line after passing a vehicle causing an accident or even a multiple car pile up. 

Struck in rear by other vehicle non-preventable if:

• The driver's vehicle was legally and property parked. 
• The driver was proceeding in his/her lane of traffic at a safe and lawful speed. 
• The driver was stopped in traffic due to existing conditions, or was stopped in compliance with a traffic sign or signal, or the directions of police officer or other person legitimately controlling traffic.
• The driver was in the proper lane, waiting to turn. 

Information provided by Burkholz Insurance Agency, For more information on how to prevent accidents in the future or what proceedings need to be done in the event of an accident contact an agent here. 

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