Why do Truck Wrecks Occur
Tractor-Trailer Truck /Semi Truck / 18 Wheeler Truck Accidents
The words tractor trailer truck, semi-truck, big rig, and 18-wheeler all refer to the same type of large transport truck. These large trucks can cause devastating trucking accidents and extreme injuries to all Texas drivers who are unfortunately involved. If you or someone you know has been injured in a tractor-trailer truck accident in Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, or anywhere in Texas or its bordering states, it is critical that you contact one of the experienced and veteran Dallas truck accident attorneys at Tate Law Offices immediately to protect your insurance claim.
Why Do Dallas Tractor-Trailer Truck Accidents Happen?
While many 18-wheeler wrecks occur due to the bad judgment of the tractor-trailer truck driver, many 18-wheeler truck driver errors are also due to the tractor-trailer trucking companies’ policies and/or outright negligence. This negligence increases the risk that a catastrophic tractor-trailer truck accident will occur. For example:
- Many 18-wheeler truck companies fail to perform criminal and driving background checks on their tractor-trailer truck drivers. Unfortunately, many tractor-trailer truck drivers have criminal background records and/or have been involved in multiple accidents, which put everyone on Texas’ roadways in danger.
- Texas tractor-trailer truck drivers are required by law to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), though possessing a CDL does not mean the driver is a good and/or experienced driver. In addition, many tractor-trailer truck companies not only routinely hire newly licensed drivers, but also then fail to provide the additional training necessary to successfully operate these large vehicles safely. If a tractor-trailer trucking company fails to provide adequate training, they may be held liable for your Texas trucking accident and for your injuries.
- In some cases, Texas tractor-trailer truck drivers are required to work too many consecutive hours. This practice leads to increased drowsiness, slowed reaction time, and sub-standard driving, which in turn, leads to increased Texas trucking accidents.
- The Federal Department of Transportation limits the number of hours a tractor-trailer truck driver can drive; however, it is common practice for 18-wheeler drivers and tractor-trailer truck companies to ignore these regulations and falsify their logbooks in order to earn more money and increase profits.
- Many times, the 18-wheeler’s cargo is overloaded and/or not properly secured – i.e. the tractor-trailer truck’s load is heavier than required for safe driving and/or the cargo is packed in a way that can shift unexpectedly, causing the 18-wheeler to swerve.
- Tractor-trailer truck companies regularly skip routine 18-wheeler maintenance in order to increase profits and cut costs. This leads to poorly-maintained and unsafe trucks and increases the risk of serious and often fatal Texas 18 wheeler wrecks.
- While driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is illegal, many tractor-trailer truck drivers who drive through Texas routinely ignore this law which leads to many 18-wheeler wrecks.
The Texas trucking accident attorneys at Tate Law Offices have handled multiple 18-wheeler truck wreck lawsuits each and every year. Our Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas office employs several seasoned tractor-trailer accident attorneys, and the money we have collected for our clients has made their lives better and the highways safer.
Types of Truck Wreck Lawsuits We Handle
- 18-Wheelers or Tractor-Trailers
- Gravel Trucks
- Box Trucks
- Tanker Trucks
- Cement Mixers
- Buses
- Construction Trucks
- Utility Trucks
- Delivery Trucks
- U-Haul Trucks & Trailers
- Dump Trucks
- Crane Trucks
- Garbage Trucks
- Commercial Trucks
At Tate Law Offices, our experienced Dallas tractor trailer trucking accident attorneys understand the complexities surrounding a trucking accident lawsuit in Texas. As such, our trucking accident lawyers work diligently with industry experts, medical professionals, and insurance companies to maximize your case value.
Immediately following a Texas trucking accident, insurance companies and trucking company representatives may attempt to talk to you. Never speak to anyone from the insurance company or from the trucking company without first contacting one of the experienced Dallas trucking accident attorneys at Tate Law Offices.
WE CAN MOST LIKELY ADD SIGNIFICANT VALUE TO YOUR 18-WHEELER ACCIDENT CLAIM.
CALL US AT 214-509-6995, 817-479-9174, or 888-207-7701 FOR A FREE CONSULTATION REGARDING YOUR TRACTOR-TRAILER CASE.
