Personal Injury Law – Tractor-Trailer Accidents

Tractor-trailer collisions are often deadly for passengers of smaller cars and light trucks. In many cases, a truck cannot remain upright during an accident, making the chance for crushing a passenger vehicle more likely. One of the more dangerous types of crashes is known as a “jackknife” when the trailer flips over on its side. More here. The size and weight of large trucks also make them more challenging to maneuver, and visibility is often limited due to increased blind spots.
The causes of tractor-trailer accidents extend beyond the obvious limitations that a large truck poses to the most qualified driver. Numerous other factors can contribute:

Driver fatigue
Driver intoxication – either alcohol or drug use
Negligent hiring practices on the part of the trucking company – hiring drivers with DWI records or poor driving performance
An unsafe or unbalanced load
Inadequate trucking company safety and training policies
Lax trucking company logbook requirements
Falsified driver logs
Defective tires or other defective equipment
Improper truck maintenance

With multiple trucking companies and drivers traveling across the country, the potential for collisions among tractor-trailers and other vehicles is significant, and the cost can be enormous. There is not only the financial cost to the company for the loss of business and/or goods as a result of the collision, but the cost to victims and their families harmed when a large tractor-trailer crashes into another vehicle.
More information on this website
If you are involved in a collision with a tractor-trailer, your most immediate focus will be on obtaining urgent medical treatment. Life-altering injuries can be a tragic consequence even with the best medical care. So it is important to consider the cause of the truck accident, and whether someone else is to blame for an accident that may have a long-term impact on you and your family’s future.

Our Law Firm has experience handling tractor-trailer accident cases. If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a tractor-trailer collision, please contact the truck accident lawyers at our Law Firm today.

Reckless Driving

Aggressive driving, also known as reckless driving, is another major cause of car accidents. You have probably encountered reckless drivers on the road many times. Their actions may cause you to modify your own driving behavior to avoid them, and this can lead to an accident. Reckless drivers place everyone around them in danger.

It is easy to spot reckless drivers. They are usually speeding or engaging in a range of other risky behaviors such as tailgating other drivers, running red lights or frequently changing lanes.

If you’ve been hurt by a reckless driver or a family member has been killed or injured as a result of a reckless driver, rely on our qualified car accident attorneys. Call us toll-free or email us to make an appointment.

Signs Of Reckless Driving

The DUI Foundation states that reckless driving occurs when an individual operates a vehicle in a dangerous or negligent manner. Some reckless driving is labeled reckless driving “de jure” or by law. This means that a driver who performs a certain behavior, such as driving a certain number of miles over the speed limit, is automatically labeled reckless. More on this website

Along with the dangerous behavior mentioned above, studies also show that playing music at a higher than normal volume so that other drivers can hear it is also a sign of reckless driving. Reckless drivers also tend to use their horns more frequently while they are maneuvering through traffic. Drunk driving is also an example of reckless driving.

Protect Yourself Against Reckless Driving

There are several things you can do to protect yourself against a reckless driver, such as:

Slowing down to let the reckless driver pass
Avoiding eye contact, which can sometimes aggravate the reckless driver further
Driving in the lane farthest away from the reckless driver
Ignoring any actions or gestures from the reckless driver

Most importantly, do not let your pride take over and attempt to challenge the aggressive driver. This behavior commonly leads to a crash. If the situation appears to be getting out of hand, it is best to simply pull over until the reckless driver is gone.

If you are concerned that the reckless driver may hurt or kill someone, call the police.

Avoiding Reckless Driving
It is important for all drivers to drive in a reasonable manner and exercise due care. All drivers are prone to engaging in reckless driving at times. It is possible to reduce the likelihood of reckless driving by avoiding certain behaviors, such as talking on a cellphone or attempting to multitask while driving.

It is also important to always drive according to the posted speed limit, regardless of whether you will be late to where you’re going. Being late to work or a scheduled appointment is never worth the risk.

The consequences of a reckless driving accident can wreak havoc on your life. When a reckless driver has caused your accident and left you badly hurt, you may be able to collect compensation for medical bills and lost wages, as well as pain and suffering.

For capable help with your legal claim, call our car accident lawyers toll-free or email us.

Our Law Firm Wants to Help You Understand What to do After a Car Wreck

If you or a loved one has been involved in a car accident anywhere in Texas, you are probably becoming aware of what you must do in order to be compensated for all of the damages you have suffered due to the negligence of the driver who hit you. You’re probably finding out that legal compensation damages won’t come easily to you.

If the car accident is only a minor fender bender in a parking lot, your concerns are probably minimal if no one was hurt. It may also be a destructive wreck with devastating injuries and deep scars both physically and psychologically to the driver and passengers of the vehicle.

Whether your injury accident is a minor one or more serious, if the accident was not your fault, you are legally entitled to seek compensation for the financial, physical, and emotional injuries you suffered from it. It is impossible to guess the amount you actually may be entitled to due to the damages caused by the accident and the injuries you have suffered from it.

The lawyers at our Texas Law Firm will share some general information with you that applies to most car accident cases. We also hope to help you determine if you have a valid claim against those who may have caused the accident. We’ll explain how an insurance policy can affect your case. We’ll also make clear the circumstances in which hiring a car accident attorney can greatly benefit the positive outcome of your case. And finally, we will point out the things you should look for when selecting a car accident attorney who can best assist you with fair compensation.

The time after a car accident is often stressful and confusing to the victims. Don’t add to the stress and confusion by letting an inexperienced attorney handle your case or represent yourself when you are clearly unqualified to look out for your or your family’s best interests. We are uniquely qualified and fully prepared to get you the best results possible. If you or someone you know were injured in a car accident, contact an attorney at our Law Offices today at 1(800) 862-1260 (toll-free) for a free consultation and find out how we can help you.