Austin Tractor Trailer Accidents
Truck Accident Attorney in Austin
Accidents involving tractor trailers can be very serious. And fatalities often result when they involve passenger cars, often multiple fatalities. Different things can contribute to a tractor trailer accident. Some of the causes of a tractor trailer accident can be:
- a tire blow out, or some other mechanical problem with the truck
- the reckless or aggressive driving of the truck driver
- lack of sleep on the part of the truck driver
- road conditions, such as road work or debris on the road
- inclement weather conditions
Often more than one factor can contribute to a tractor trailer accident. The seriousness and severity of accidents involving tractor trailers and passenger vehicles is compounded by the fact that passenger cars are designed and safety tested to meet the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard. These government standards involve testing safety when a passenger car comes in contact with another passenger car, not a loaded 40 ton tractor trailer! According to the Federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Texas is in the top five states where fatal truck injuries occur.
Injured in a tractor trailer accident?
Anyone involved in an accident involving a tractor trailer needs an Austin personal injury attorney who is experienced in handling tractor trailer cases. There are many laws regulating the commercial trucking industry and if your attorney is not familiar with it, he or she will not be able to protect your rights and see that you are compensated fairly. Therefore, you need an attorney who is very knowledgeable about the law in this area and also very experienced in handling commercial insurance companies.
If you or a loved one is involved in an accident involving a tractor trailer, you need a law firm that has the resources needed to protect you and will work hard for you to make sure that your rights and interests are protected. We at Zinda & Davis PLLC professional and compassionate. Our attorneys are experienced in this area and will work quickly and efficiently to investigate and resolve your case. Whether resolved in court or through a settlement we will see that your rights and interests are protected.
Were you or your loved one involved in an accident involving a tractor trailer? If you were, you need the help of an experienced attorney who can help you protect your rights and interests.
Contact an experienced Austin truck accident lawyer from our firm today.