Commercial truckers spend copious amounts of time behind the wheel. Despite their experience, they are not immune to accidents. Fatigue, distractions, unfamiliar roads and countless other factors contribute to truck crashes.
Distracted driving is a growing problem in the United States. It killed 3,154 motorists in 2013, according to Distraction.gov.
According to Section 392.16 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, commercial motor vehicle drivers must wear seatbelts. Safety belts not only protect the driver in the event of an accident, but they also keep other road users safe by giving the trucker more control of the vehicle.
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.
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.
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?
Although negligent drivers can cause accidents at any time of the year, there are certain hazards that come and go with the seasons. In the fall, changing weather conditions, leaves and fewer daylight hours contribute to serious crashes – especially when drivers become complacent behind the wheel. Victims in these collisions often turn to a truck accident attorney to pursue compensation from the liable parties.
Despite advances in vehicle safety technology, car accidents are still common in the United States. In fact, the latest U.S. Census reveals that there are more than 10 million crashes in the country each year. While most of these are minor incidents, up to 35,000 of them caused deaths within one year of the wreck.
If you have ever been in a car crash, then you may already know that even minor collisions can leave your entire body sore for days. In the event of a more serious accident, you could suffer permanent disabilities or chronic pain. There are several forces at play in every crash, and they can have an impact on various regions of the body; however, there are certain areas that are particularly susceptible to injuries.
There are several steps you should take at the scene of a car accident. For example, it is essential that you collect contact details from all other drivers involved, as well as any eyewitnesses. In the state of Texas, there are three additional processes that you may have to complete in order to stay on the right side of the law and your insurance company.
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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.
