Free Information About Texas Truck Accidents

Over recent years, there has been an increase in serious truck accidents, despite efforts by the government to try to cut back on truck accidents. The government has enacted an entire set of federal laws and regulations governing the trucking industry. Many of these laws are intended to increase safety and reduce truck accidents.
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\nHowever, there are now more than a million more trucks on the road than there was ten years ago. And the more trucks, the more truck accidents.
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\nTruck accidents are often the result of drivers working over hours or on tight deadlines, or both. When an employee has a deadline, they tend to work faster. When they have a lot of work to do, they tend to work longer hours. The same goes for truck drivers. And the faster and longer someone works, the more likely that the work will not be done correctly. In the case of truck drivers, that means that the chances of a serious truck accident increases.
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\nBecause trucks are so large, truck accidents often result in serious injuries, including back, neck, and spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, burn injuries, crush injuries, and amputations and paralysis. There has also been a sharp increase in the number of fatal accidents following truck accidents.
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\nSometimes, trucking companies carry lots of cargo, or double trailers, or hazardous materials. When that happens, the results of a truck accident are often much worse. The injuries are more severe, the property damage is worse, and the consequences can be life altering--or life ending.
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\nSome other reasons truck accidents occur in Texas (and elsewhere) are the following:
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\nInattentive driving due to rushed deadlines;
\nTruck driver fatigue;
\nA tired or stressed truck driver;
\nFailure to pay attention to blind spots;
\nFailure to maintain enough space in front of, behind, and to the sides of the truck;
\nMechanical failure and defective components;
\nOverloading of the truck;
\nDrug or alcohol use;
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\nIf you or a family member has been involved in a truck accident, you may have legal rights to fair and reasonable compensation. There are lawyers who specialize in truck accident claims.
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\nIf you've been in a truck accident in Texas, or elsewhere, you need to get information about your legal rights without delay. If you don't, you risk losing your rights. If you delay, the trucking company and it's insurance company will have a distinct advantage in the case.
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\nAn experienced Texas truck accident attorney will be able to determine whether you have a case, and can discuss your options.
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\nAt our law firm, we give you a free initial consultation with one the firm's founding partners, both of whom are Board Certified Personal Injury Specialists. We also will help you get the medical care you need, deal with the insurance company for you, help you with expenses if appropriate, and guide you through the legal system. We've handled hundreds of Texas truck accident cases, and we know what it takes to win a fair and reasonable settlement.
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\nAnd if the trucking company doesn't treat you fairly, we will take them to trial.
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\nPlease take a look at the firm's recent case results as well as the information presented on this website, and if you have questions, please call.