According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, large trucks can weigh up to 30 times more than passenger cars, and most fatalities that occur in truck collisions are occupants of passenger vehicles. Unfortunately, even if fatalities do not occur, debilitating injuries often do.
In 2014, there were 3,978 buses and large trucks involved in fatal collisions, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The vast majority of these accidents were caused by driver errors such as speeding, tailgating, or drunk driving.
Fatal accident rates are on the rise in the United States. According to the National Safety Council, 40,200 people died in motor-vehicle crashes in 2016 – an increase of 6 percent compared to 2015. This is the first time the death tool has passed 40,000 since 2007.
Many people assume that purchasing a new vehicle would be safer than buying a used car – and they are usually correct. However, in 2014 alone, at least 63.9 million vehicles were recalled due to dangerous defects.
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Thirteen people were injured in a three-vehicle accident on Interstate 35E that involved a semi-truck and two passenger buses, reports the Tyler Morning Telegraph. According to authorities, traffic had slowed due to construction work when a Megabus – carrying 37 passengers – slammed into the back of a semi-truck before striking an Americanos bus.
Big turkeys, bigger parades – Thanksgiving comes with many traditions that millions of Americans enjoy every year. The family road trip is another ritual, but any long drive comes with inherent risks.
Rear-end accidents are alarmingly common. Research from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that nearly one-third of all collisions involve one vehicle striking another from behind.
In the past, auto manufacturers developed new safety features exclusively for passenger vehicles. Put simply, this is where the money was. Safety was a much higher priority for passenger-vehicle drivers than for companies, which tended to focus more on fuel efficiency, longevity, and other economic factors.
Semi-trucks have high centers of gravity, so they are more prone to rollovers than passenger vehicles. These accidents contributed to a significant portion of the 3,800 truck crash deaths in 2012.
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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.
