Whether it is cell phone use, eating or drinking, a conversation with a passenger, or anything else that draws a driver’s focus away from the road ahead of them, distracted driving is always dangerous and always increases the distracted driver’s chances of causing a wreck. If a distracted driver is operating a massive semi-truck, the danger they pose to others around them increases exponentially with the size of their vehicle, which is why truckers must stay focused at all times on routes.
Unfortunately, distracted driving truck accidents in Houston are not uncommon. If you were recently injured in this kind of wreck, you may need professional legal help with recovering fairly for your ensuing losses. Our truck accident lawyers here at Fleming Law Accident & Injury Attorneys have years of experience handling cases like this effectively, and we can put that experience to work on your behalf in order to get you paid everything you deserve.
Like moving violations and drunk driving, driving while distracted is a violation of the duty of care all drivers have to act lawfully and responsibly while operating a vehicle. Distracted driving can serve as strong grounds for a civil lawsuit if you can prove it was the main and direct cause of an otherwise avoidable Houston truck accident, and individual truck drivers can be named as defendants in these kinds of claims.
However, because collisions between semi-trucks and passenger cars often cause uniquely serious injuries compared to other types of auto wrecks, filing suit solely against a single negligent trucker may not give you access to the full amount of restitution you need. Fortunately, we may be able to help you hold a trucking company vicariously liable for their employee’s distracted driving or directly liable for another issue, such as substandard hiring or training practices.
Our team can also provide invaluable help with finding, preserving, and making effective use of all available evidence during your claim over a distracted driving truck crash in Houston. Many forms of distracted driving are not moving violations that a police officer can ticket someone for. It may fall to you to prove that a trucker was distracted through evidence such as:
Additionally, we can help you track down and incorporate evidence into your claim detailing the extent and severity of your losses, including comprehensive medical records, pay stubs to illustrate lost income, and personal testimony.
Distracted driving is one of the most common causes of traffic accidents. Unfortunately, even specially trained commercial truck drivers are part of this trend in many situations, with some of them causing life-altering injuries through a few moments of carelessness while operating their vehicle.
Filing civil suit over distracted driving truck accidents in Houston is much easier with support from experienced legal counsel. Call Fleming Law Accident & Injury Attorneys today to learn what our team can do for you.
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