Texas has one of the highest rates of fatal truck accidents in the United States. When semi-trucks collide with other vehicles, the truck drivers often avoid injury, unlike others involved in the accident.
Drivers must understand the risks a 40-ton truck poses to other vehicles and to people. Our attorneys understand these risks and work with survivors of common truck accident injuries in Houston every day. Reach out to a truck accident attorney to learn more about your legal options.
Commercial trucks that carry most long-haul freight are known as semi-trucks or tractor-trailers. These vehicles can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, with larger loads allowed by permit. Box trucks, dump trucks, and other specialized vehicles often carry smaller or short-distance freight.
Big rig collisions in Houston usually do not cause major injuries to drivers, especially in tractor-trailers, because the cab is separate from the bulk of the vehicle. Other people involved in these accidents may suffer:
Different types of truck accidents can result in different injury patterns. Side impacts often cause major fractures. When a smaller vehicle underrides a tractor-trailer, the underside of the truck can crush or tear the vehicle open and expose occupants to severe head and upper-body trauma.
Frequently, the consequences of sustaining injuries in a semi-truck crash in Houston are severe. Truck accidents can change lives, end careers, and shatter families. Survivors often face the following financial costs:
Those who lose a spouse, child, or parent to a truck accident face even greater hardship. They must live with their loss while managing medical and funeral expenses.
Although it is never a good time to pursue an insurance claim, truck accident survivors may find the process especially difficult.
The law may hold several parties liable for a truck accident, including the freight or logistics company that sent the load, the business that loaded the truck, and the owner-operator who drives the truck. If a defective part contributed to the crash, a manufacturer or mechanic may also share responsibility. Each party often attempts to push responsibility onto the other, usually through their insurance companies.
Our experienced Houston lawyers can defend individuals injured in tractor-trailer accidents and their families against typical unjust denials and inadequate settlement offers. We know how to analyze truck accidents, identify evidence that establishes fault, and work closely with you and your family to understand your losses and calculate your damages. With this information, you may be able to negotiate a stronger settlement or take the responsible parties to court.
If you have survived common truck accident injuries in Houston or lost a loved one, speak with one of our lawyers at Fleming Law Accident & Injury Attorneys. We are ready to help you and your family recover while we handle the investigation and defense of your claim.
Delays can put your rights at risk, including deadlines under the statute of limitations. We are always available. Contact us today to schedule your consultation.
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