TRUCK AND 18-WHEELER ACCIDENTS

ADDISON TRUCK AND 18-WHEELER ACCIDENT LAWYER

18-WHEELER AND TRUCK INJURY ATTORNEY ADDISON

When tight deadlines are imposed by trucking companies, truck drivers are put under extreme pressure, which encourage them to take shortcuts that often result to truck and 18-wheeler accidents. A violent accident with one of these big vehicles on one of the interstates can result to serious injuries or death of a family member. In 2008, truck accidents in Texas caused injuries to over 8,000 people. This means that the lives of more than 8,000 individuals have been changed forever by the serious consequences of the accident such as spinal cord injury, disfigurement, burns, compound fractures and brain damage. In addition, it was recorded that every year, more than 400 people are killed in the state.

There are many factors that lead to truck and 18-wheeler accidents. When truck and 18-wheeler drivers are forced to make time, they are denied much needed breaks and sleep. Some operators fail to make regular maintenance of their vehicles and a number of drivers are impaired because of alcohol or drug use. When investigating accidents involving trucks and other big rigs, it is essential to find out if:

• The driver was fatigued or if there were prior speeding tickets, DWI charge or accidents
• The driver was under the influence of alcohol or prohibited substances
• There was negligence on the part of the company in retaining and hiring their drivers
• The accident happened because of unbalanced or unsafe cargo
• The accident was caused by defective tires or equipment

In addition, the safety and training policies of the trucking company must also be investigated as well as the logbook requirements of the company and if the logs were forged.

Aside from maintaining their logbooks properly, trucking companies are also required to ensure that all their commercial vehicles are properly operating. This is because problems such as tire failure, safe transport of cargo, brake failure and steering failure can be contributed to poor maintenance.

Why is it Important to Establish the Cause of Truck/18-Wheeler Accidents

Because the injuries that are caused by truck and 18-wheeler accidents are usually very catastrophic and incapacitating, medical expenses and rehabilitation can be very expensive, in addition to a possible lifetime care. If negligence, poor maintenance and defective equipment lead to the accident, the victim can have more sources and options for economic recovery. The compensation that can be recovered can help a lot in easing the life of the injured person.

Trucking companies have insurance companies that will take care of any claim taken against them. However, it is important to remember that these are working for the trucking companies, not for you. Hence, they would always try to make a quick settlement to avoid going to court, which can be very expensive for the company they represent.

In Addison, some lawyers will advise you to take the settlement but not those our attorneys fromThe Goolsby Law Firm. An 18-wheeler accident attorney from the firm will fight for your rights in court until you get appropriate settlement for your injuries. If you suffered injuries from truck or 18-wheeler accidents or a loved one died as a result, you should get in touch with a truck accident lawyer from Goolsby Law Firm immediately. Call us today.

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