If you have been injured or a loved one has been
killed in an collision involving a truck, our TX
truck wreck lawyers will investigate if the trucking
company, the driver, or the trailer owner is
responsible for causing the accident. In addition to
representing you in your truck injury claims, our
Texas tractor trailer accident attorneys also will
work with your insurance company to ensure that you
receive fair treatment regarding your property
damage claim. These claims could be significant in
any crash involving a large commercial truck. In
addition, we do not charge a fee in helping you get
just compensation on your property damage claim.
According to the National Center for Statistics and
Analysis (NCSA), large commercial trucks, also known
as 18-wheelers, semis, and tractor-trailers, are
responsible for 12 percent of all traffic
fatalities, even though only 3 percent of all
registered vehicles are trucks and trucks account
for only 7 percent of vehicle miles traveled.
In 2006, the state of Texas once again led the
nation in truck accidents, according to preliminary
statistics derived from the Fatality Analysis
Reporting System (FARS) and the Motor Carrier
Management Information System (MCMIS). That year,
there were 16,276 large trucks involved in non-fatal
crashes, up from 15,175 in 2005.
A typical fully loaded large commercial truck can
weigh over 80,000 pounds, while an average passenger
automobile weighs approximately 3,000 pounds.
Because of the sheer size of trucks, any collision
between a commercial truck and another vehicle is
likely to result in serious, even fatal, injuries.
If you or a family member was involved in a truck
accident, regardless of whether or not you were
injured, you may be wondering what you should do
next. An experienced TX truck wreck attorney can
advise you about what to do and the steps you need
to take in order to preserve evidence and bring a
claim. The law firm of Barry & Loewy, LLP is
available for free consultations on any potential
lawsuit or case involving large truck accidents.
Our Texas truck crash lawyers have earned a
reputation as committed, competent professionals.
Contact one of our dedicated
truck accident attorneys today for a complete
explanation of your legal rights and a thorough
evaluation of your claim.
