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How Video Cameras in Trucks can Help Injured Accident Victims

There is a relatively new trend in commercial trucking involving video cameras in the trucks. Many commercial trucks have had cameras facing the road for some time, however, many companies have recently been installing cameras that face the driver. Some of the larger trucking companies have instituted this practice, thereby increasing the pressure to do so throughout the industry. [1] While truck drivers are speaking out against these cameras and claiming they are an invasion of privacy, the cameras can be an extraordinarily useful tool in the event of a collision. According to a study published by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA),[2]  truck driver error is a primary cause of accidents involving commercial vehicles....

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