Because of their sheer size, trucks are much harder to maneuver in traffic than passenger vehicles. If commercial drivers are transporting a full cargo load, they must also take into account their tractor-trailer’s weight when making judgment calls in traffic.
Trucks can do serious damage to passenger vehicles—and their occupants—in the event of a collision. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 97 percent of the fatalities that resulted from two-vehicle crashes involving a truck and a car in 2016 were car occupants.
Trucking is a fairly demanding job, but unlike other taxing positions, commercial drivers who fail to prioritize their health are not only putting themselves at risk but also everyone on the road around them. For example, truckers who do not get adequate sleep before getting behind the wheel are at risk of causing a devastating collision.
When a vehicle rolls over, the resulting damage can be catastrophic, especially if that vehicle is a large truck. Commercial drivers need to avoid rollover accidents at all costs because when they occur, they put not only the trucker at risk of serious injury and death but also everyone in the vicinity.
If you sustained serious injuries in a truck accident in Texas, you are not alone. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Texas had the most trucks involved in fatal collisions in 2014, and accidents that cause debilitating injuries remain common across the state.
According to NBCDFW, a collision involving an SUV and a tow truck resulted in one fatality and seriously injured three others. Deputies from the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office reported to the scene of the crash, which occurred on Interstate 35E between Regal Row and Harry Hines Boulevard at around 1:30 a.m. on a Tuesday earlier this month.
When trucks roll over on the highway, the resulting damage is usually devastating. Not only is the trucker likely to sustain life-threatening injuries, but all the vehicles in the vicinity are also at risk of colliding with the truck itself or any scattered debris.
Drowsy driving is a serious problem among truckers, and it can have devastating consequences. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), fatigue contributes to an estimated 13 percent of fatal and injury truck crashes.
Collisions between semi trucks and passenger vehicles often result in serious injuries for the occupants of the passenger vehicle because of the weight and size disparities between the two. Since these accidents are typically devastating and often deadly, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) enforces strict trucking regulations designed to reduce the risk of crashes.
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.
