18 Wheeler Wrecks

Pearland 18 Wheeler Accident Lawyers

The process following an 18 wheeler accident can be very overwhelming. These accidents can also be some of the most complicated cases to fight. It’s important to hire an attorney who has experience fighting commercial freight and insurance companies.

Over 400,000 Truck Accidents Per Year

Motor Carrier Safety (MCS) regulations require commercial trucking companies to meet basic standards for vehicle maintenance and safety. These regulations cover everything from drive-time to drug and alcohol use. These regulations are meant to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large trucks and buses. If you were hurt in an accident involving a commercial truck, there’s a chance the truck driver could have broken one or more of these regulations. Over 15 million trucks are driving on the road in any given year, and in that time there are over 400,000 truck accidents leading to over 100,000 injuries.

Common Causes For 18 Wheeler Wrecks

The seven most common causes for 18 wheeler wrecks include Speeding, Overloaded Truck, Lack of Maintenance, Lack of Sleep, Highway Hypnosis, Blind Spots, Drugs and Alcohol.

Common 18 Wheeler Accident Questions

Obtaining your police report and any medical records for the treatment of your injuries, as well as taking pictures is very important. Take as many pictures at the scene of the accident as possible. This includes pictures of the location, the vehicles involved, your injuries and anything else that may be vital to your case. Any video or audio recordings will be very helpful as well.

An investigation will determine if there could be more than one person or entity responsible for damages. In all cases, the truck driver can be sued. If there is a trucking company involved, the trucking company that either owns the truck or employs the driver can also be sued. If there are mechanical issues regarding components of the truck, then certain manufacturers can become involved as well.

This is one of the main reasons you should have your own personal injury attorney at your side. They have the experience necessary to work with the insurance companies to get you every penny owed. Personal injury attorneys have the experience and knowledge to know if you are getting a fair settlement for your case.

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