18 Wheeler and trucking accidents Texas
2010 Truck driving statistics; Trucking accidents on the rise
There are more cars and trucks on the road these days and, unfortunately, as that number increases, so does the number of accidents. In 2010, over 500,000 trucks and commercial vehicles were involved in accidents.
The majority of big-rig trucks weigh over 80,000 pounds. The average automobile weighs about 3,000 pounds, which explains why truck accidents can result in catastrophic, and sometimes fatal, injuries. Some of the injuries sustained in a truck accident can include:
- Broken bones
- Amputation
- Head and neck injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Head injury/trauma
- Abdominal injuries
- Burns
- Paralysis
- Brain injuries
Victims of trucking accidents
Statistics show that most trucking accidents involve negligence on the part of the truck driver. Victims of trucking accidents involving negligence can file lawsuits to receive compensation for medical expenses, physical and psychological pain, lost income, and pain and suffering.
Our trucking accident attorneys have extensive knowledge and experience with complex litigation involving trucking accidents. If you have been involved in a trucking accident, it is important to have someone on your side from the very beginning.
You should contact a Texas trucking accident attorney immediately to help you through this difficult process. Our trucking accident attorneys are board certified in personal injury law and we can review your potential claim with you free of charge. Fill out our contact form , or call toll-free: 877-342-2020 to speak with board certified personal injury attorneys today.