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.
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.
[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][fusion_text]It is never easy for senior citizens to give up their driving privileges. This can be a demoralizing experience that forces the person to rely on public transit, friends, and family for transportation.
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.
A commercial truck can cleave a path of destruction, causing devastating injuries and property damage. If you were injured in a truck crash, then you may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages and other damages.
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.
Car manufacturers are spending millions of dollars each year to improve the safety of their vehicles. Some new features are merely convenient, but technologies that enhance driver safety in bad weather could save your life.
It’s no secret that car accidents can result in severe injuries, but when one of those vehicles is a semi-truck, the damage can be particularly traumatic. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, truck accidents killed close to 4,000 people in 2012. Over the same period, these crashes injured more than 100,000 victims.
Due to the confidential nature of many settlements, no further information can be shared.
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.
