Fort Worth Trucking Accidents
Trucking accidents in Fort Worth happen for many reasons. Unfortunately the vast majority of these trucking accidents result in serious and catastrophic personal injury or wrongful death. In the event that you are a victim in a trucking accident, it is vitally important that you find the right trucking accident lawyer to fight for your rights.
Trucking Accidents By The Numbers
Trucking accident statistics show that large, multi-axle trucks, or 18 wheelers, are one of the leading causes of personal injury and wrongful death in the United States. One out of every nine traffic accidents is a trucking accident. 94% of these trucking accidents result in serious personal injury or wrongful death. Trucking accident statistics also show that roughly 5,000 Americans each year die as a result of trucking accidents. In Texas almost 500 trucking accident deaths occur annually. And every year hundreds of thousands of people suffer serious personal injuries from trucking accidents and seek the service of a trucking accident lawyer.
Why Are Trucking Accidents So Dangerous?
Trucking accidents are the traffic accident equivalent of David v. Goliath; only Goliath usually wins. The standard sedan is typically two to three times smaller than your average 18 wheeler, leaving the passengers of the sedan vulnerable to personal injury or wrongful death. The driver of the 18 wheeler usually escapes physically unharmed and protected by the corporate lawyers of his trucking company's insurance provider, making the selection of an experienced trucking accident lawyer very important, especially when you consider how severe the personal injuries sustained from trucking accident can be.
Causes Of Trucking Accidents in Fort Worth
There can be many things may cause trucking accidents in Fort Worth. Loose cargo in an 18 wheeler can make a tractor trailer unstable, resulting in loss of control or rollovers. Many trucking accidents are a result of poor training, driving under the influence (DUI), or simple negligence.
One of the leading causes of trucking accidents is falling asleep at the wheel. In the trucking industry time is undoubtedly money. The more a truck driver can deliver the more they make, forcing many truckers to push the limits of safety. As a result they put you and your passengers at risk of being involved in a trucking accident that may leave you with serious or permanent personal injuries. Having a personal injury lawyer who understands all of the unique challenges presented in your trucking accident case can make the difference between winning and losing.
Finding The Right Trucking Accident Lawyer For You
Trucking companies often hide behind their mega-national insurance companies who do everything in their power to prevent you from collecting any damages you rightfully deserve for your losses as a result of the trucking accident. This fact combined with the severity of the typical personal injury in a trucking accident case, makes it very important that you find a trucking accident lawyer who is intimately familiar with the complexities of trucking accident cases. You need a trucking accident lawyer familiar with the state and Federal regulations governing the operation and maintenance of trucks and 18 wheelers, and familiarity with the special records and documents kept by trucking companies.
At Steven C. Laird, P.C., we are accomplished personal injury lawyers with experience in cases like trucking accidents and car wrecks. We have experience protecting David from Goliath insurance companies. And we have lawyers certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in personal injury trial law. Contact us today for your free trucking accident case evaluation.
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