San Angelo Truck Accident Attorneys
Abilene 18 Wheeler Accident Lawyers
Truck accidents injure thousands of people every year, many of them fatally. In Texas, many truck drivers are poorly trained or over-worked, increasing the risk of injury or accidental death. At Webb, Stokes & Sparks, our personal injury attorneys assist trucking accident victims all over Texas.
If you or a loved one was injured in a truck accident, contact Webb, Stokes & Sparks for a free consultation with an experienced lawyer.
Knowledgeable Representation for Your Truck Accident Case
Webb, Stokes & Sparks has the resources to begin a full investigation into the cause of the 18 wheeler accident. We regularly work with accident reconstruction experts who can reconstruct and determine the cause of the collision by investigating log books, skid marks, point of impact and other items. Frequently the causes of truck accidents stem from:
- Driver fatigue (driving too long without a break)
- Inattentive drivers
- Untrained drivers
- Overloaded trucks
- Failure to stop
- Speeding trucks (leading to jackknife, rollovers and spills)
- Poorly maintained or defective trucks
- Truck drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Our firm represents people who have sustained catastrophic injuries, including traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and spinal cord injuries. Additionally, we handle wrongful death lawsuits arising from fatal truck accidents.
Trucking accidents are more complicated than car accidents because of the multiple commercial entities involved. There are state and federal laws as well as Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. There is also the challenge of tracking down the potentially responsible parties.
Fortunately, there are number of tools at our disposal. With the global positioning system (GPS) available on more and more trucks, we can track where that truck was located, the time of day the accident took place, and how fast the truck was going. Many trucks also have black boxes similar to the ones on airplanes. They give accurate readings of the truck's speed, steering, lights and so on. Even without a black box, we can still obtain the driver's logs. The logs tell us how long the driver claims to have been on the road, and when he or she stopped to rest.
No Time to Lose
If you need to bring a truck accident lawsuit, time is of the essence. Companies may dispose of incriminating logbooks and other evidence may literally be swept away. For more details, call our office at 1-800-727-4529. We look forward to hearing from you.
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