A truck accident lawyer at our firm understands two very important issues surrounding an accident involving you, someone you love, and a large commercial truck.
- The driving behavior of truckers frequently contributes to serious accidents
- The maintenance practice of many trucking companies allows malfunctioning trucks on the roads
You have a right to compensation if a trucker or trucking company has injured or killed someone in a truck/passenger vehicle accident. Call us now, toll-free, at 800-304-9246 for a free consultation with a skilled tractor trailer accident lawyer.
Causes of Truck Accidents
Shoddy maintenance and equipment amount to gross negligence on the part of trucking companies. We believe that an industry whose profits are expected to double in the next five years bears responsibility. It often requires holding them legally accountable before they accept their responsibility. These kinds of court cases or negotiations with their lawyers and insurance companies can be handled by an experienced truck crash attorney in our firm.
One out of eight traffic deaths involved a large commercial truck. In 98 percent of these trucking crashes, the driver of the car was killed, not the trucker (according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety). Here are some of the most frequent causes in crashes that lead to tractor trailer injuries or wrongful death:
- Truck driver speeding
- Truck driving fatigue, because of the deadlines placed upon the driver.
- Tractor trailer drivers being under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- Driving defective equipment.
The odds are stacked against a car driver or passenger in an accident, but a skilled Oklahoma truck accident attorney can fight to win the compensation you or your family deserves due to truck driver negligence.
Oklahoma and Texas Truck Accident Lawyer
We limit our practice to a few specific areas, one of which is tractor trailer injuries. For that reason, we have become specialists in investigating accidents with an eye toward finding the kind of technical evidence that is needed to demonstrate negligent driving behavior or poor maintenance practices. The accident may have long since been cleaned up, but we have the understanding to piece together what happened, find witnesses, and compute responsibility, so that an Oklahoma truck driver negligence lawyer can build a substantial case.
You may have been under pressure by the attorneys for the trucking company and insurance companies to accept a settlement. While settling these kinds of cases is not uncommon, the advice and negotiating skills of an experienced truck accident lawyer will ensure that you have an advocate for a fair settlement. We are always prepared to build a case and see it through in court. While we never promise an outcome, if the time comes that we determine “the other side” is prepared to offer a settlement that is beneficial to you, we bring the option to you. It is always your decision. Our semi accident attorneys will gladly go over your truck accident claim and figure how to maximize your settlement.
We believe that you are entitled to compensation for many circumstances. Our semi truck accident lawyers can seek damages for medical expenses, lost wages and income, suffering and pain, property damage or loss, the loss of companionship with a spouse or family member; future earnings that would be lost, and more. You know that what has happened to you is serious and debilitating. We make certain that the extent of your experience is “on the table” so that those responsible understand their accountability.
To have one of our skilled Oklahoma truck accident lawyers on your side, contact us today. We will fight for your truck accident claim. We are here to fight for your injury case or trucking accident settlement. Your initial consultation is free.
