Trucking Accidents

Texas Truck Accident Attorney

The number of large trucks traveling on Texas highways has exploded with the passage of NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement). As a result, truck accidents are increasing every year. Our Houston-area attorney has been representing victims of truck accidents for more than 30 years. If you have been injured in a crash involving a semi-truck, speak with an experienced and knowledgeable truck accident lawyer. Contact us at The Law Firm of Alton C. Todd for a free initial consultation.

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Trucking is a heavily regulated industry

At our Friendswood, Texas, law firm, we represent people injured in trucking accidents. 18-wheeler accidents present unique issues not associated with a typical car crash or motor vehicle accident. These differences include:

  • Federal regulations and safe operating requirements that cover commercial truck drivers, common carriers, vehicles, and vehicle equipment
  • Federal regulations and safe operating requirements covering the transportation of hazardous materials, including proper packaging, employee training, hazard communication, and operational requirements
  • Federal regulations regarding driver alertness and fatigue-related incidents
  • Safety regulations, licensing, and insurance requirements issued by states and other government entities
  • Rules regarding corporate liability for negligent hiring, supervision, and truck maintenance
  • Rules regarding liability for leased vehicles

Pickup drifts over centerline and impacts two vehicles. December 2006

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Truck operators often fail to abide by state and federal regulations

In an effort to ensure the safety of the roadways upon which trucks travel, the trucking industry is heavily regulated. However, some truckers and truck operators ignore regulations covering maintenance and driving time to drive more miles, accumulate more profit, and get more business. Drivers and trucking companies sometimes falsify travel logs and maintenance records to avoid penalties. The result of this willful disregard of the law is frequently catastrophic for drivers on roads such as Route 225, Highway 288, Interstate 45, and I-290.

Truck accidents cause catastrophic injuries

Our clients include people with life-altering injuries such as head and brain injuries, spinal cord damage and paralysis, and amputations. The cost of recovery from such injuries is significant, if a full recovery is even possible. The cost of permanent disability is even greater. At our law firm, we help people with catastrophic injuries from trucking accidents achieve some measure of financial security. We have obtained large verdicts and settlements for their injuries, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other costs.

Do not delay--it is important to contact an attorney right away

If you have been injured in a semi-truck accident, contact a Texas truck accident attorney. It is important to begin to develop your case immediately by investigating the accident, taking photographs, and evaluating the condition of the truck. At The Law Firm of Alton C. Todd, we have the resources to do all this, building a strong case for you.

For more information about trucking accidents, please review the informational material at our motor vehicle accidents practice center or visit our trucking accident web site