Truck Accident Attorneys – 18 Wheeler Crash Law

In Texas, there are certain statutory duties required by State law of each driver using public roads and highways.

These duties include:

Not driving while intoxicated
Driving within the posted speed limit
Maintaining a safe following distance between vehicles
Inspecting his or her vehicle and ensure it is in safe operating condition
Obeying all other traffic laws and ordinances

A breach of the duty of ordinary care by a driver which results in a personal injury to another enables that party to recover for personal injuries.

All actions involving negligence in automobile accidents are governed by a two (2) year statute of limitations.

18-Wheeler Accidents

In addition to abiding by City and State ordinances and laws governing safe travel in the State of Texas, drivers of 18-wheelers are subject to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and the Texas Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, which govern the number of hours a commercial driver can drive, the qualifications of the driver, the training of the driver, and the inspection of the equipment. The driver of an 18-wheeler is the one who is the professional and makes his living by driving, therefore he is held to a higher standard of care than that of the non-professional driver.

A fully loaded 18-wheeler will weigh approximately 80,000 lbs. Due to their weight and size, an 18 wheeler requires longer stopping distances and can inflict serious injuries to the occupants of any other vehicle with which it comes into contact.

Truck Accidents

Truck accidents can involve not only 18-wheelers but dump trucks and other large commercial vehicles operating on the public roadways in the State of Texas.

Large commercial trucks are governed by the Texas Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, and their drivers are held to strict requirements in regards to their qualifications, training, hours of service, and vehicle maintenance. The drivers of these vehicles, since they are professionals, are held to a higher duty than nonprofessional drivers.

When people die due to negligence, surviving family members must walk a difficult road. Not only are they grieving, but they often must do so while carrying added financial burdens. 
Through my legal practice, I represent survivors of victims of wrongful death negligence. I help them to recover the financial costs of medical bills, funeral expenses and decreased family income, as well as non monetary losses for pain and suffering and loss of companionship. I also help them regain a sense of justice and dignity by holding negligent parties accountable for actions (or inaction) that directly caused or contributed to their loved one’s serious injuries and wrongful death.

Your Family Deserves Justice, Dignity and Compensation

I represent clients in a full range of wrongful death litigation involving: Motor vehicle accidents Commercial truck accidents Premises liability accidents (accidents on property) Nursing home negligence and/or abuse Accidental death involving government liability

Because of my more than three decades of legal experience, I understand the complexities of wrongful death litigation. I am dedicated to proving your case and to recovering your survivor benefits. When possible, I use medical experts, accident reconstructionists, actuarial accountants and other professionals as part of a careful evidence-gathering process designed to prove the negligence and liability of parties who fatally injured your loved one and who now owe your family money for its terrible loss.

My more than 16 years of representing insurance companies in personal injury litigation taught me how insurance adjusters and insurance attorneys think about and evaluate cases. This insight is extremely useful when pursuing damages from insurance companies. Although I work to broker the best settlements for my clients, I am at my best in the courtroom. I have spent my entire career using my understanding of law and courtroom procedures to benefit hundreds of clients.

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To discuss your situation and your legal options for recovering damages with an experienced personal injury attorney, contact our office for a free initial consultation as a prospective client.