Texas Lawyers for Truck Accident Victims
The difference in weight between an 18-wheeler or other large commercial truck and any passenger vehicle is clearly a factor in the severity of a collision and the extent of injuries. In addition the difference in the height of the vehicles and their bumpers (resulting in underride by the car or override by the larger vehicle) and the ways trucks are designed and equipped can be just as critical if not more so.
If you are suffering due to serious injuries or your family is grieving after a fatal trucking accident, please contact us at The Callahan Law Firm in Houston, TX. Our lawyers understand the physical factors and forces and what to look for in the investigation of:
- Underride accidents - when a smaller passenger vehicle goes underneath a large truck or other commercial vehicle because of the difference in height of the bumpers
- Override accidents - when the truck essentially "runs over" the smaller vehicle because the truck bumper is higher than the bumper on the smaller vehicle
Extensive Knowledge of Accident Causes and Outcomes
Because the lawyers at The Callahan Law Firm have handled many high-stakes injury and wrongful death trucking cases in the Houston area and across Texas, our lawyers know what to look for when determining the cause(s) of trucking crashes and the injuries that result. We know that these serious accidents can be caused by:
- Defective or missing lights and reflectors on tractors and trailers, tire or brake failures, or other equipment and maintenance problems
- Reckless driving behavior by the trucker, including failure to maintain a safe distance between vehicles, speeding, and unsafe lane changes
- Parking on the side of the road without deploying adequate warning lights, cones or signs
- Driver fatigue, distraction, inattention, or alcohol or drug use
- The trucking company's negligence in screening, training and monitoring drivers
We are well aware of the tragic consequences of crashes involving 18-wheelers and other commercial vehicles. And when the crashes involve underride or override issues, the injuries often include devastating or fatal head, brain and spinal injuries or other crush injuries resulting in long-term disability or other life changes.
Call an Experienced Houston Underride Accident Lawyer: 888-224-7020
For a relatively small cost, manufacturers and trucking companies could implement safer designs to help prevent or at least lessen the extent of injuries caused by underride and override accidents. Unfortunately, they choose not to. For many companies, profit is more important than safety.
If you have been injured or have tragically lost a family member in an 18-wheeler or other commercial truck crash, you can turn to us for a free attorney consultation to discuss the case and what we can do to help you and your family obtain a financial recovery for medical costs, lost wages and other damages.
