The numbers don’t lie: Rollovers are the deadliest type of truck accident. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, more than half of commercial truckers who died while driving in 2014 were involved in a rollover crash.
New automotive technologies, such as crash-avoidance systems and backup cameras, are preventing accidents and saving lives. However, many drivers forget that some of the most important safety features in their vehicles have been around for decades.
Defective auto parts, poor weather, drunk drivers – countless factors can contribute to car accidents. However, as AlertDriving.com explains, human error causes more than 90 percent of crashes.
Thanks to the proliferation of smartphones and other mobile devices, distracted driving has never been more common. According to Distraction.gov, more than 430,000 people were injured in 2014 in accidents that involved distractions.
It’s no secret that texting, talking on your cell phone, and browsing social media behind the wheel can cause accidents, but some of the deadliest distractions are outside your vehicle. Sun glare, in particular, can blind drivers, causing them to swerve and brake abruptly.
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Unfortunately, statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that older drivers are involved in a disproportionate number of injury accidents. In 2012, approximately 586 senior drivers were injured daily.
Even minor wrecks can jar the nerves, but a crash that causes injuries can have long-term physical and emotional consequences. Although no amount of money can undo the trauma, a successful claim may help you avoid bankruptcy due to medical bills and lost income.
Texas may not be famous for its winter weather, but the occasional cold front can lead to panic on the roads. If you plan to travel north, or if you just want to be prepared for Mother Nature’s worst, then you should learn how to operate a vehicle safely in wintery conditions.
Commercial truck drivers are among the most experienced motorists on Texas roads. Although CMV crashes are uncommon, they often end with serious injuries or worse. If you suffer an injury due to a truck driver’s negligent or reckless actions, then your first call should be to an accident lawyer.
There are two categories of damages in personal-injury cases: economic and non-economic, as outlined in the Texas Statutes. Economic damages are easier to quantify and prove. They include medical expenses and lost income. Non-economic damages, such as emotional distress, can be more difficult to win. This is where an accident attorney may be able to help.
Few experiences can match the trauma of a truck accident. Sixty-seven percent of truck crash fatalities affect drivers and passengers in regular-sized vehicles, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. For this reason, all commercial truck drivers in Texas must have insurance coverage for wrongful death.
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Disclaimer: The following are representative verdicts and settlements obtained by The Cooper Law Firm for its clients. The value of a personal injury claim is highly dependent on the facts of each individual case and the severity of the injuries sustained. As such, the following should not be considered a guarantee of a particular result in any potential case or claim.
INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT
Death
18-WHEELER WRECK
Death
18-WHEELER WRECK
Brain/Neck Injury
18-WHEELER WRECK
Neck Injury
INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT
Scaffold Collapse
Cooper Law Firm handles cases throughout the state of Texas and Oklahoma.
