18-Wheeler Truck Accident

18-Wheeler Truck Accident Lawyers

If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident or personal injury, call Labinoti Law Firm today.

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Accidents involving 18-wheelers happen every day. Drivers and the occupants of automobiles suffer serious injuries and even death. The Houston 18-wheeler truck accident lawyers of Labinoti Law Firm are dedicated to working hard on behalf of accident victims and their rights.

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All over Texas our attorneys are committed to recovering the financial compensation for anyone injured in an accident as the result of another’s negligence.

There are more than 400,000 accidents involving large trucks across the United States annually, including commercial box trucks and tractor-trailer combinations such as 18-wheelers tractor trucks. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), there were close to 4000 fatalities involving large trucks in 2015. Many of these 18-wheeler accidents involved passenger automobiles and motorcycles.

U.S. security statistics

An analysis of the statistical data regarding the safety performance of the U.S trucking companies and secured through the Motor Carrier Management Information System, reveals a disturbing trend. Over a million lines of data were reviewed in an effort to pinpoint just how many unsafe trucks might be on the road. West Virginia, North Dakota, Nebraska, Vermont and Iowa had the highest rate of companies in violation of federal safety requirements and the effects of these violations are deadly.

In the last decade, while there has been a modest decrease in the number of deaths resulting from semi-truck accidents, there has been an alarming increase in the number of serious injuries resulting from such collisions. While truck accidents occur for a variety of reasons, many are preventable, and often a direct result of trucking companies violating safety standards to cut corners and maximize profits.

18 Wheeler Truck Accident
18 Wheeler Truck Accident

U.S. security statistics

An analysis of the statistical data regarding the safety performance of the U.S trucking companies and secured through the Motor Carrier Management Information System, reveals a disturbing trend. Over a million lines of data were reviewed in an effort to pinpoint just how many unsafe trucks might be on the road. West Virginia, North Dakota, Nebraska, Vermont and Iowa had the highest rate of companies in violation of federal safety requirements and the effects of these violations are deadly.

In the last decade, while there has been a modest decrease in the number of deaths resulting from semi-truck accidents, there has been an alarming increase in the number of serious injuries resulting from such collisions. While truck accidents occur for a variety of reasons, many are preventable, and often a direct result of trucking companies violating safety standards to cut corners and maximize profits.

Who Is Potentially Liable in a Texas 18-Wheeler Truck Accident?

Liability in a Texas 18-wheeler truck accident is not always clear at first.

If a truck driver is an employee and is acting as an agent of the company, then the company is usually liable. What this means is that the company may be responsible for your accident. In other cases, the responsible party may be the person who loaded the load, the owner of the load, or even the person or entity responsible for maintaining the truck. We will determine the responsible party in your case and make sure that they are responsible.

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If you have suffered personal injury or the injury or death of a loved one as a result of an 18-wheeler accident, you need to speak with an attorney who understands the magnitude of these cases and who has the experience to properly represent you and your family and prosecute your claim.

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The Most Common Causes of Texas 18-Wheeler Accidents

  • Traffic violations and other reckless behavior
  • Violations of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
  • The use of drug or alcohol use
  • Requiring that drivers drive over the maximum number of hours allowed by federal law
  • Failure to perform the required pre-and post-trip inspections of the vehicle
  • Unqualified or inexperienced drivers
  • Hours of service violations and cases of driver fatigue
  • Drivers with inadequate training
There are several factors involved that cause or contribute to an 18 wheeler accident, some accidents are more common than others. The most common causes of 18-wheeler accidents in Texas include:

Determine the Value of Your Case

The aftermath of an accident with an 18 wheeler or large truck can be a complicated and stressful process, especially if injuries are involved. Large corporations own semi trucks and may try to settle with you quickly, which could jeopardize any settlement to which you’re entitled. They will secure attorneys to protect their interests in such claims, so it’s important for you to have an experienced lawyer who will represent your interests. When you’re injured as the result of the negligence of a semi-truck operator, receiving the compensation you deserve is far too important to leave to chance. You need a Clutch Law Group 18-wheeler truck accident lawyer in Houston your side.

Get in Touch with Our Texas Truck Accident Lawyers for Help with Your Case

The team of Labinoti Law Firm can and will help you if you’ve been injured as the result of an accident with an 18-wheeler. Our Houston18-wheeler truck accident lawyers will be able to make sure that you receive the maximum compensation for your injuries, lost wages, disability, medical bills, and pain and suffering. You can schedule a free consultation by calling.

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Reckless Conduct

Reckless Conduct and Road Rage

A driver may also be found liable for an accident due to his or her intentional or reckless conduct or for his or her failure to act in accord with a reasonable driver under the same circumstances.

A driver who is reckless is one who operates his vehicle with “willful and wanton disregard” for the rights and well being of others. A driver can be found reckless, for example, if he or she drives in a threatening or harassing manner out of “road rage” and causes an accident.

The concept of “Road Rage” is defined as “an assault with a motor vehicle or other dangerous weapon by the operator or passenger(s) of another motor vehicle or an assault precipitated by an incident that occurred on a roadway.”

Statistics compiled by NHTSA show that almost 13,000 people had been injured or killed since 1990 in crashes caused by aggressive driving. According to a NHTSA, more than 60 percent of drivers consider unsafe driving by others, including speeding, a major personal threat to themselves and their families.

Texas Law Enforcement Agencies are renewing efforts to identify and penalize aggressive drivers-those who speed, tailgate and engage in other dangerous driving practices.

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Defective Products

Accidents Caused By Defective Products​

In some cases, accidents are caused by factors unrelated to the conduct of any particular driver. For example, an accident may occur due to a defect. In some auto accident cases, the loss is caused by a product defect. In such cases, an automobile manufacturer or a supplier can be held responsible for injuries caused by a defect in the automobile under the law of product liability.

A product liability suit is a lawsuit brought against the seller of a product for selling a defective product that caused physical injury to a consumer or user. If a manufacturer of a product creates a defective product-either in designing, manufacturing, or labeling the product-the manufacturer is liable for any injuries the product causes, regardless of whether the manufacturer was negligent.

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Accidents Caused By Highway Defects

Poorly maintained roads and/or malfunctioning traffic control signals can also contribute to cause an accident as well. Sometimes improper designs, maintenance issues, construction issues, signage issues, lighting issues or other highway defect issues, including poorly placed trees and utility poles, can cause serious or even deadly accidents. In cases such as this the road construction company or even the State can be held responsible. Special rules apply to claims and lawsuits brought against governmental entities. Call our Law Firm, good legal advice is critical to preserving and winning such claims.

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Drunk Driver

Accidents Caused by Drunk Drivers

It is unfortunate, but every day across the State of Texas drunk drivers are killing and injuring Texans. In our opinion drunk drivers should be punished for killing and injuring innocent victims. It is important to understand that the victim and/or his family have the right to make a claim for actual damages and punitive damages.

In addition to the intoxicated driver being held liable for the personal injuries he or she caused, a bar or night club can also be liable for damages if they served an obviously intoxicated guest, who then drove and caused an accident. The fact that the person who served the intoxicated driver alcohol may be held liable does not relieve the intoxicated driver of liability.

Our experienced personal injury attorneys know the laws governing legal responsibility and can help you identify who might be held responsible for your injuries, including people or businesses you may not have considered.

Every ½ hour, someone in this country dies in an alcohol-related accident or crash. Last year alone, over one million people were injured in alcohol-related accidents.

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Establishing Liability​

Establishing Liability

As with most liability claims, determining who is at fault in a traffic accident is determining who was negligent. Fault issues can be complicated. Call our Law Firm we can help. Our experienced attorneys will help you determine who was at fault. We will obtain the police report on your loss, review the traffic laws and interview witnesses in order to determine who was at fault for your accident.
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