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Everywhere you look in Dallas, there are more and more big trucks on the road these days. Semis, 18 wheelers, tractor trailers, and the like are on every major highway throughout Texas at pretty much every hour of the day delivering cargo back and forth. What this means for the rest of us is an increased chance to wind up in an accident with one of these large vehicles. Big truck accidents are devastating, no matter how they happen.
Even though big truck drivers are highly trained and have to pass many tests in order to be able to drive these vehicles, that doesn’t mean that they don’t make mistakes. However, when a big truck driver makes a mistake, the resulting accident is life-altering for the victims. If you are involved in an accident with one of these big trucks in Dallas, then you deserve compensation.
To get the compensation you deserve, you need to reach out to a Dallas personal injury attorney like one of ours here at Mr. Civil Justice. We are dedicated to protecting the rights of accident victims and will work hard to make sure that you get every dollar of compensation you are owed after your accident. Don’t hesitate, to contact us today to set up an appointment for your consultation.
After an accident, the last thing anyone should have to worry about is fighting a legal battle. The truth is, from the minute your accident happens, you have a limited amount of time to file your claim and make sure that you build a strong case that deserves compensation. All while dealing with your injuries, mounting medical bills, and other expenses, not to mention the mental and emotional trauma of the accident.
That’s where one of our Dallas truck accident attorneys comes in. Every member of our team is highly trained and experienced. We know how to handle truck accidents and how to win cases. We’ll help you through the entire process from filing your claim until a settlement is obtained.
We know the tricks the insurance companies will try to use, we’re familiar with the court system and the evidence process and we know how to build strong cases that win substantial settlements and judgments. Most of all, we know that everyone needs someone on their side to fight for them. Let us be the ones to fight for you while you focus on what matters most, your recovery.
There are many reasons why a big truck may have an accident and knowing some of them will help protect you while you are on the road.
Even the most well-trained and well-qualified people in their fields are still capable of mistakes. Whether they be professional athletes, doctors, or rocket scientists. The same is true for truck drivers.
Driving a vehicle that large for long periods of time and under different conditions is difficult and even the best driver is liable to make a mistake at least once. Sometimes those mistakes result in an accident.
Driver negligence is a lot different than driver error. In a case of negligence, a driver simply doesn’t take the time to be cautious while on the road. Each and every driver, no matter if you drive a car or a 18 wheeler has a responsibility to behave safely for others on the road. When a person fails to do so, this is known as negligence.
When a driver of a big truck is negligent, such as failing to signal when changing lanes, the result is often a catastrophic accident.
Though they are trained to drive under certain conditions, even a big truck driver cannot account for everything mother nature can throw at them. Icy or wet roads, fog, wind, and other conditions all make it more difficult to handle one of these large vehicles.
Sometimes, even though they try their best, drivers lose control of the vehicle and end up in an accident.
One of the worst things any driver can do is operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs and alcohol. When the vehicle you operate is several times larger and heavier than your typical car or truck, the risk and potential damage are that much worse.
There are rules set in place that govern how much time a driver can spend on the road, how often they have to rest and how many miles they can log in a single day. These rules are put in place to prevent driver fatigue, particularly in the case of long-haul drivers.
When a driver or trucking company chooses to ignore these rules to hit a deadline or make deliveries faster, it puts both the truck driver and others at risk. Fatigued driving drastically increases the risk of an accident occurring.
Sometimes not everything is in the control of the driver. When the company or individual who owns the vehicle they are driving fails to properly maintain it, this can lead to the vehicle not behaving properly and an accident happening.
Faulty brakes, tires, the trailer hitch, and other pieces of equipment that wear down over time can easily malfunction when traveling at high speeds and cause a major accident, endangering both the truck driver and others.
The trucking company is also responsible for its drivers in terms of keeping their training up to date and maintaining standards when it comes to a driver’s ability to operate the vehicle they are assigned.
Failing to maintain training standards can result in a driver that is not up to current road standards, which poses a risk to themselves and everyone around them.
Truck accidents can be devastating due to the difference in size between trucks and other motor vehicles on the roadways. In many cases, victims of truck accidents may suffer life-changing injuries that may impact their ability to work or to earn a living wage for their families. Some common injuries sustained in truck accidents may include:
The minute you are in an accident the time you have to file a case begins. There are several steps to take after your accident to ensure your safety and to help build your case for maximum recovery.
Here is a breakdown of what accident victims should do after an accident:
If you follow these steps your attorney will help you throughout the process of filing your case and working to gather evidence to build a strong case that will get you the compensation you need and deserve. No one should have to go it alone against the insurance company, their lawyers, and investigators.
Being in an accident with a big truck is a life-altering experience, but it’s not one that you have to go through alone. When you need legal experts on your side helping to fight your case, MR. Civil Justice and our team of highly experienced lawyers is there for you. Make the call and schedule your consultation with us today here.
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