Texas Traffic Accident Attorneys
Truck accidents are some of the most devastating traffic accidents, and very often they result in fatal or catastrophic injuries. Truck accident cases are much more complex than car accident cases. A complicated web of state and federal regulations governs the trucking industry, and there can be multiple responsible parties and swell as multiple victims in any one accident. Our Texas traffic accident attorneys can help you and your family get the compensation you deserve for your trucking accident injuries.
Trucking Accident Causes
Trucking accidents are often more complicated than they appear. Many underlying factors can come together to create a truck accident. Some of the common causes of truck accidents include:
- Driver fatigue
- Unrealistic schedules
- Poorly maintained truck
- Improperly loaded truck
- Overloaded truck
- Defective truck, parts, or equipment
- Speeding
- Excessive speed for weather conditions
- Excessive speed for traffic conditions
- Intoxication
- Inexperienced or undertrained driver
- Defective roadway
- Reckless behavior on the part of other drivers
Responsible Parties in Truck Accidents
A truck accident can have more than one responsible party. In cases where the truck driver was at fault, the trucking company is often ultimately responsible. Responsible parties in truck accidents can include:
- Truck driver
- Trucking company
- Truck manufacturer
- Parts manufacturer
- Government entity responsible for designing, constructing, and maintaining roadway
- Weigh station and weigh station personnel
- Other drivers
If you have been injured in a truck accident you need the help of an experienced truck accident attorney. Truck accident cases require in-depth investigation and a thorough knowledge of trucking law. Your Texas traffic accident attorney must also understand the nature of your injuries and the long-term costs of severe injuries such as brain injury, spinal cord injury, and amputations.
If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a truck accident, please call our Texas traffic accident attorneys or submit an online questionnaire. The initial consultation with our personal injury lawyers is free of charge, and if we agree to handle your case, in most cases we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary recovery of funds. In many cases, a personal injury lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. Please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.