Houston Truck Accident Attorneys
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While all car accidents have the potential to cause serious injuries and sometimes death, accidents involving large trucks like 18-wheelers almost always end in catastrophic injuries.
An 18-wheeler is a tractor truck that pulled several semi-trailers, and its sheer size and weight can involve multiple cars in an accident. While most passenger vehicles are around 5,000 pounds, 18-wheelers can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, depending on the cargo they’re carrying.
If you or someone you love has been injured in a truck accident, our 18-wheeler accident attorneys in Houston are available to provide sound legal counsel.
Farah Law fiercely advocates for our injured clients so we can recover the maximum amount of compensation they need to recover. Negligent truck drivers shouldn’t get away without being held accountable for their actions.
Reduce your pain and suffering today by calling our team for a free consultation at (888) 481-9359, or contact us online. We operate on a contingency fee basis, meaning we don’t get paid until you do.
Catastrophic Injuries & Their Causes
A catastrophic injury is an injury so severe that it can leave victims with permanent or long-lasting injuries. The most common catastrophic injuries are those that impact the head and brain or spinal cord and neck. Severe burns are also considered catastrophic.
Catastrophic injuries can also result in amputations of limbs, losing the ability to walk or move certain parts of the body, and losing the ability form a coherent thought.
While any kind of accident can potentially result in catastrophic injuries, accidents involving trucks almost always end in catastrophic and sometimes fatal injuries.
Truck accidents can be caused like most other motor vehicle accidents, though there are also some unique factors that contribute to accidents involving trucks. Common causes of these types of accidents include:
- Truck defect: While 18-wheelers and other commercial trucks are supposed to be inspected before each use, sometimes issues go undetected until the truck is on the road. In an accident involving a vehicle defect, manufacturers or inspectors can be held responsible for negligence.
- Lack of proper training: Every truck driver must undergo a certain amount of hours of training before they can be trusted to drive on the road, as navigating a massive vehicle comes with many rules and restrictions that smaller passenger vehicles don’t have. Accidents caused by unsafe turns or speeding can occur when drivers aren’t trained.
- Fatigued driving: 18-wheeler drivers are typically carrying cargo across long distances and often overnight for hours at a time, meaning they can grow tired – especially if they fail to take their rest or meal breaks. Examples of fatigued driving include drifting into other lanes, slower reaction times, and even falling asleep at the wheel entirely.
