According to the Texas Department of Transportation, there were over 25,000 truck accidents in 2022. Truck accidents are far more dangerous than car accidents. Why are they so serious? What are the common causes of truck accidents? These types of accidents are often more complex from a legal standpoint as well. So, who is potentially liable in this type of claim?
Falcon Law Group, PLLC provides passionate representation for McAllen truck accident victims. Our experienced trial lawyers understand the complexities that are often involved in truck accident claims as well as the Texas personal injury laws that apply to them. Schedule your consultation now. Se Habla Español!
Why Truck Accidents Are So Serious
Truck accidents are as serious as they are for several reasons. These include:
- The difference in size of the vehicles
- The inability of a truck to stop as easily as a passenger vehicle
When we take two vehicles of a drastically different size as well as the larger vehicle’s inability to stop as easily, it’s more likely that severe injuries occur. It’s not as easy to stop a larger vehicle even in the best of circumstances, let alone when there are additional factors that cause accidents.
Common Causes of Truck Accidents
In and around McAllen, Texas, some of the most common causes of truck accidents are:
- Improperly loaded trailers
- Improperly secured loads
- Speeding
- Drivers who are pushed to meet unreasonable deadlines which causes them to drive while they are tired
- Driving while under the influence
- Improper truck maintenance
- Lack of training
- Defective parts
- Poor weather conditions
- Poor roads
Who Is Potentially Liable in a Truck Accident Claim?
One of the reasons that truck accidents can be legally complex is because more than one person could be held liable depending on the circumstances of the accident. Yet, even in truck accident claims that appear to be straight forward, there could be more than one liable party. Examples of potentially liable parties include and may not be limited to:
- The driver of the truck
- The owner of the truck
- The company that may be leasing the truck to the driver
- The company responsible for loading and securing the goods for delivery
- The company responsible for maintenance if they were paid to perform the services and those services weren’t performed
- The manufacturer of a defective part
- The company responsible for maintenance on the truck if they used a part they knew was defective
Those are only a few of the potential liable parties of a truck accident. Those who may be responsible depend on the facts surrounding the possible claim.
The Insurance Company Has an Attorney - So Should You
The insurance company and trucking company both have a legal department…and so should you. Make sure that you have someone on your side looking out for what’s in your best interest. Don’t face the insurance company and trucking company alone and expect to get treated fairly.
Falcon Law Group - McAllen Truck Accident Lawyers
Schedule your consultation with Falcon Law Group. We’ll shield you from the insurance company and trucking company. Our job is to watch your back. Contact us now to get started.
