When driving in Texas, accidents happen. When commercial freight trucks or 18 wheelers are involved, the outcome is generally much worse than a fender-bender. Because of their size and the loads that these large trucks carry, trucking accidents have the power to do major damage, including extensive injuries or loss of life. If you or your loved one was hurt in an accident involving an 18-wheeler, you need someone to fight for you to get compensation for your injuries. Barnett Howard & Williams P... moreWhen driving in Texas, accidents happen. When commercial freight trucks or 18 wheelers are involved, the outcome is generally much worse than a fender-bender. Because of their size and the loads that these large trucks carry, trucking accidents have the power to do major damage, including extensive injuries or loss of life. If you or your loved one was hurt in an accident involving an 18-wheeler, you need someone to fight for you to get compensation for your injuries. Barnett Howard & Williams PLLC employs a team of dedicated and experienced 18-wheeler accident lawyers that stand ready to help you pick up the pieces from these types of accidents.
Commercial Trucking Accident Causes in Texas
The drivers that operate these dangerous trucks have strict state and federal safety requirements that they must meet. As you can imagine, when they are faced with deadlines and bonuses, they do not always adhere to those safety requirements. Our attorneys have spent years studying the regulations and guidelines and are well-versed in evaluating a trucking accident. There can be multiple causes and parties involved in accidents of this nature. To list a few:
CAUSES-:
Driver Fatigue/Impairment
Length of time driving prior to the accident
Poor driver training
Improper Maintenance
Trailer overloaded
Faulty Equipment
Improper tire inflation
Traffic Violations
Road defects
Drug or Alcohol Use by the Truck Driver
ACCOUNTABLE PARTIES-:
Truck Driver
Owner of Truck
Trucking Company
Maintenance Personnel
Freight Owners
