18-Wheeler Accident Attorney
Dallas, TX

18-Wheeler Accidents

In the past 24 months there have been 19,765 trucking or large truck related accidents in the United States. According to the 2020 U.S. Department of Transportation Report, 4,998 large trucks and buses were involved in fatal crashes. Focusing solely on large trucks, USDOT reported 4,842 total fatalities in 2020. The number of large trucks or buses involved in a crash that resulted in an injury (as opposed to a fatality) was 114,000.This resulted in approximately 160,000 individuals being needlessly injured.

For Texas, thousands have died as a result of semi-trucking accidents. In 2020, Texas accounted for 113 deaths from single vehicle crashes involving large trucks. For multi-vehicle crashes involving large trucks this number quadrupled in Texas to 455. The consequences of a collision between a commercial truck and a passenger vehicle are often devastating. The sheer size difference–often 80,000 pounds–between you and a large truck places individuals in the most vulnerable position that can result in catastrophic injuries. In many of these cases, truck accident victims can seek justice with our help. We possess the unique experience of previously defending the biggest trucking companies in the country. We also know how the insurance companies try to protect these trucking companies from the recovery you deserve. We know exactly where to look. We know where the trucking companies hide the truth or try to destroy it. We understand how to investigate these accidents and can hold truck drivers and their employers accountable for the injuries and deaths they cause. Whether it be driver fatigue, excessive speeding, equipment failure, or improper loading we are here to help.

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