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By Anderson, Cummings & Drawhorn, LLP on February 28, 2023
Highway accidents often happen on busy roads in Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston and other major cities. Due to the rate of speed many vehicles are traveling at, these types of accidents can cause severe damage.
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Dallas and Fort Worth are some of the largest metropolitan areas in the country; interstates 20, 30, 35, 45 and 75 are busy areas as are routes 287, 1187 and 820. In Texas, the majority of fatal crashes occurred on U.S. and state highways according to the Department of Transportation.
At Anderson, Cummings & Drawhorn, LLP, our Fort Worth based truck accident lawyers understand how dangerous it can be to navigate through these roads. Although you may be a careful driver, the actions of another could swiftly lead to a serious truck or auto accident.
Contact our law firm at (817) 920-9000 to schedule a free case review if you have been injured in a highway truck accident.
Common Causes of Highway Truck Accidents
Trucks on the Texas highways are common; however, there are many dangers that motorists face when they ride next to these large vehicles. Depending on the type of cargo being hauled, other drivers may be at risk of cargo load spill or a cargo shift that causes the driver to lose control of the truck.
Some other common causes of truck accidents include:
- Driver fatigue
- Drunk driving
- Poor vehicle maintenance
The deadlines drivers often have to meet means long hours, minimal sleep and driving at a high velocity to get to their destination. When truck drivers drive carelessly on the highway, they put everyone in danger.
Improperly Loaded Trucks
Failing to load a truck properly can lead to the shift of materials inside the truck or on the road. When a trucks cargo spills or shifts and an accident occurs, victims can be seriously injured in the wreck.
Truck Accidents
In 2012, more than 26,400 commercial motor vehicle accidents were reported, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. Of these accidents, nearly 30 percent resulted in an injury.
18-Wheeler Crashes
18-wheelers, big rigs, tractor-trailers these vehicles are some of the largest on the road. When a large truck collides into another vehicle, the results are often devastating.
Truck Accident Injuries
Injuries after a catastrophic truck accident can be life-threatening. Brain trauma, spinal cord injury and multiple broken bones can lead to extended hospital stays and months of recovery.
How Can An Experienced Attorney Help?
Truck accident cases can be complicated as several parties may be involved including the truck driver, trucking company and a truck insurer. Oftentimes, victims will be confronted by truck company executives and their lawyers who will work hard to give the victim as little as possible for the highway truck accident.
Don’t let these executives and lawyers intimidate you. At Anderson, Cummings & Drawhorn, LLP, we know how to thoroughly investigate an accident and build a strong case in your favor. With decades of legal experience and having represented many people injured in truck accidents, a licensed Fort Worth personal injury attorney from our firm is ready to help you.
Contact us today at (817) 920-9000 and discover what we can do for you.
This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive guidelines. This page was approved by attorney Seth Anderson, whose team has more than 50 years of combined legal experience in helping victims of personal injury seek justice.
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