Understanding Truck Blind Spots (“No-Zones”)

All vehicles have blind spots—but semi-trucks and 18-wheelers have massive areas of limited or zero visibility, often called “no-zones.” These zones can hide entire vehicles from view, even when the truck driver checks their mirrors.

A typical tractor-trailer has blind spots:

• 20 feet in front of the cab
• 30 feet directly behind the trailer
• One lane wide on the driver’s side
• Up to three lanes wide on the passenger (right) side

The right-side blind spot is the largest and most dangerous. If your car is in this space, the driver cannot see you, and you’re at serious risk if the truck turns or merges right.

How Blind Spot Accidents Happen

Blind spot accidents often occur during lane changes, merges, and right-hand turns. Truck drivers must be trained to manage these risks, but when they’re negligent, drivers in smaller vehicles pay the price.

Common causes of blind spot truck crashes include:

• Failure to check mirrors before merging
• Changing lanes abruptly or without signaling
• Turning wide without checking the right side
• Backing up without a spotter
• Driving aggressively or impatiently in traffic
• Fatigue or distraction while operating the truck

Even if a car was technically in a truck’s blind spot, that does not excuse the truck driver. Federal law requires truckers to ensure the lane is clear before making any maneuver.

Why These Accidents Are So Dangerous

When a truck hits a smaller vehicle, the damage is almost always one-sided. Passenger cars and motorcycles stand no chance against an 80,000-pound semi.

Blind spot-related crashes often involve:

• Sideswipes at high speed
• Crushed vehicles pinned against barriers or medians
• Cars forced off the road or into other lanes
• Fatalities or life-changing injuries

In multi-lane roads and tight highway conditions like I-77, I-85, or I-485 around Charlotte, these accidents happen quickly and leave little room for escape.

What Should You Do After a Blind Spot Truck Accident?

If you or someone you love is hit by a commercial truck during a lane change or turn:

• Get medical help immediately, even if injuries seem minor.
• Call police to file a crash report—this becomes vital evidence.
• Take photos of the scene, your injuries, and both vehicles if you can.
• Do not speak with the truck company’s insurance representative without legal advice.
• Call an experienced truck accident attorney as soon as possible.

At LawyerPower, we act fast to preserve evidence and build your case before the trucking company begins covering its tracks.

Who’s Liable in a Blind Spot Truck Accident?

In most cases, the truck driver is liable—especially if they merged into your lane without checking properly. However, multiple parties may share fault.

We investigate to determine liability against:

• Truck drivers – for failing to check blind spots or driving carelessly
• Trucking companies – for poor training, bad hiring, or unsafe route scheduling
• Third-party maintenance companies – if mirror or sensor issues contributed
• Trailer owners or logistics firms – if equipment was defective or mismatched

We also examine whether you, as the other driver, may be wrongfully blamed. Insurers often claim you were “lingering in the blind spot” to reduce your payout. We fight back with facts.

What Evidence We Use to Prove Fault

Blind spot cases often come down to proof. Our legal team works to collect and preserve evidence, such as:

• Black box data (EDR) showing speed, braking, and steering inputs
• Surveillance or traffic cam footage
• Dashcam video (from your vehicle or the truck)
• Witness statements
• Police accident reports
• Truck driver logs and GPS route records
• Damage analysis from the vehicles involved
• Mirror configuration and visibility range assessments

We consult with accident reconstruction experts and former DOT investigators to prove that the truck driver should have seen you—and is liable for what happened.

What if the Insurance Company Blames You?

It’s common for truck insurers to shift blame. They may claim:

• You were “riding in the blind spot”
• You tried to pass unsafely
• You didn’t leave enough space

Don’t fall for this tactic. Even if your car was in the no-zone, that doesn’t let the truck driver off the hook. Drivers are trained to manage blind spots and only merge when it’s safe.

Our team knows how to push back and force trucking companies and insurers to take responsibility.

What Compensation Can You Recover?

If a blind spot accident injured you, you may be eligible for full compensation for:

• Medical expenses – ER, surgeries, rehab, future care
• Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Vehicle damage or loss
• Permanent disability or disfigurement
• Wrongful death damages (if a loved one was lost)

We work with doctors, financial experts, and accident professionals to calculate the full impact of your crash and fight for maximum recovery.

Why You Need a Charlotte Truck Accident Lawyer

Truck blind spot crashes are complex and heavily defended by corporate insurance teams. They require immediate, aggressive legal action to preserve evidence, establish liability, and maximize your compensation.

The LawyerPower Office of Mark Farbman brings:

• Decades of experience in personal injury and truck crash litigation
• A reputation for fighting—and winning—against large trucking companies
• Personal, responsive support throughout your case
• Contingency-based representation: no fee unless we win

Speak with a Charlotte Blind Spot Truck Accident Lawyer Today

If you or someone in your family was hit by a commercial truck that merged into your lane or changed lanes without seeing you, you may be entitled to significant compensation.

Call us now at (704) 542-1555 or contact us online to schedule your free, no-pressure consultation.

We’re here to fight for what you deserve. And we won’t stop until we get it.