Trucking Accidents
Trucking accidents kill thousands of motorists per year according to the National Center for Statistics and Analysis. This includes 18-wheelers (tractor-trailers) and semi-trucks. A recent study has confirmed that large trucks account for 8 percent of all vehicles involved in fatal crashes. In Texas, the percentage of fatal trucking accidents increases to 9.4%.
With the large size and weight of tractor trailers, the smallest act of negligence can result in serious and devastating injuries. Truck accidents have various causes, but some of the reasons for the trucking accidents include fatigue, inadequate training, reckless driving, speeding, mechanical failures and poor maintenance.
The federal government has enacted laws and regulations in an attempt to reduce the number of truck accidents and make trucking safer. Unfortunately, these new laws and regulations have not solved the problem. In the U.S., there are two million more registered trucks on the road today than there were a decade ago. The higher number of trucks increases the risk of truck accidents, including fatalities.
Trucking accidents have an increased chance of causing an injury, because in most cases a truck cannot remain upright during an accident. Additionally, truck drivers have limited visibility and maneuverability. These factors greatly contribute to trucking accidents. Whether the driver is distracted, falls asleep at the wheel or just isn't paying attention, accidents caused by these massive vehicles can kill or catastrophically injure motorists.
Truck drivers and the companies they work for have a responsibility to operate their vehicles in a safe manner. Unsafe driving, oversized cargo loads and various other careless factors put the public and the truck operators in danger. Some companies knowingly put unqualified drivers in poorly maintained tractor trailers on the road every day. These companies hire unqualified drivers and fail to properly maintain their fleet of vehicles in order to save money.
If you or a loved one has been involved in a collision with a truck, contact The Law Office of Edward Sampson immediately. In a recent trucking death case successfully handled by Mr. Sampson, the trucking company had three corporate representatives on the scene within one hour. These corporate representatives had the time and the training to sway the investigating law enforcement officials into adopting their version of events. Notwithstanding, thanks to the experience and expertise of the attorney handling the case, the truth came out. This is precisely why it is important for victims to hire their own counsel as soon as possible. Only by hiring a qualified and experienced attorney of you own, will you be on equal footing.
Our attorneys are committed to protecting your rights and have repeatedly demonstrated their ability to succeed in the most challenging and complex truck accident cases. If you or a family member has been involved in a trucking accident, contact The Law Office of Edward Sampson today for a free consultation.
