Large Truck Accidents

Houston/Dallas/Fort Worth/Austin Truck Accident Lawyers

The transportation industry often tells us about the positive impact that trucking companies and truck drivers have made on our lives and our economy. However, all too often, trucking companies and truck drivers are guilty of failing to follow the proper federal regulations that are designed to keep us safe on the road. If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident caused by the negligence of a trucking company or truck driver in Texas, our lawyers will do what it takes to hold them accountable.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has established a number of regulations designed to reduce fatal accidents and accidents resulting in serious injury. These regulations govern requirements including: driver rest breaks, keeping logs, vehicle weight limits, and how drivers are hired and trained. Yet many trucking companies routinely violate these regulations in the interests of covering as many miles for as low a cost as possible.

Here are some examples of trucking company and truck driver safety violations that put other driver's at risk:

• Falsifying log books so a driver can be on the road longer than is legally allowed
• Taking illegal drugs such as methamphetamines to stay awake
• Carrying loads that are excessive in weight
• Failing to inspect the tires, hitches to ensure the truck in proper working condition
• Failing to secure loads

After an eighteen-wheeler accident, it is important to hire a lawyer as soon as possible. This will ensure the accident is investigated and that evidence existing at the time of the accident or discovered immediately afterward is preserved.

Our lawyers always investigate the record of the truck driver following a serious accident. Truck drivers may have a criminal record, including such charges as driving without commercial truck insurance, drug possession, or assault charges. There are multiple offenses that would indicate whomever hired the driver was negligent by not conducting a background investigation.

Free consultation: To speak to a personal injury lawyer at our firm, call us toll-free at 1 (866) 662-5345 or complete our contact form. We have offices in Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, and Austin. We offer home and hospital visits. Se habla español.