Commercial truck accidents can be devastating for victims and their families. Due to their size and weight, big rigs can cleave a path of destruction.
In 2013, at least 4,186 people died in truck wrecks, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Most of them were occupants in passenger vehicles.
Sending a text message while driving may seem like an innocent gesture, but distracted driving is a leading cause of death in the United States. According to Distraction.gov, 3,154 people died because of distracted driving in 2013. Although cell phone use is responsible for a significant number of these crashes, passengers can draw a driver’s attention long enough to cause a serious wreck.
The devastating effects of truck crashes extend beyond the immediate victims. Families often face financial hardship due to medical bills and lost income. Fortunately, an accident attorney may be able to help you recover compensation to pay for these losses.
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One of the most economical ways to get around these days is to make use of a ride-share application such as Uber. Many people rely on Uber to commute to work, attend parties and functions, or complete daily errands. What happens, though, if you are in a crash with an Uber driver? Who is accountable?
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.
Truck accidents can be devastating. The sheer weight and size of a large truck can leave a trail of destruction that often claims innocent lives.
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.
