Experienced Advocacy for Truck Accident Victims in Texas
Truck drivers are under immense pressure to perform their jobs often beyond their limits and within minimal time constraints. This can place the truck driver and others on the road in jeopardy.
If truck driver negligence results in a catastrophic or fatal accident, the trucker and the trucker's employer (as well as the trucking company's liability insurance company) may be responsible for injuries or losses. If you or a loved one has been involved in a tractor truck accident or other trucking accident, you can count on our lawyers at the Turley Law Firm to aggressively advocate for your interests and pursue the full compensation to which you are entitled. Contact our Dallas Ft. Worth truck driver negligence attorneys for experienced, compassionate and dedicated legal counsel.
Dallas Attorneys — Investigating Driver Fatigue and Other Driver Negligence
Many factors can contribute to a truck accident: driver negligence, truck company negligence, defective truck parts and other factors. Our legal team thoroughly investigates each angle of a trucking accident to identify the accident cause, contributing factors to the accident and parties that may be held financially responsible. Some examples of driver negligence that can contribute to the accident include:
- Driver fatigue: Driving too many hours consecutively, failing to take adequate rest periods or spending time in the sleeper berth without actually resting can all result in driver fatigue. Fatigued driving can lead to the driver falling asleep at the wheel, failing to notice warnings of upcoming road construction zones or failing to be attentive to road or traffic conditions.
- Distracted driving: Spending hours and days barreling down the highway can make it easier for drivers to theoretically turn to autopilot as they focus their attention elsewhere, such as the iPhone, texting, reading or responding to e-mails, eating, smoking or other driver distractions. However, any level of inattentive driving — even if only for a moment — can lead to a serious or fatal truck crash.
- Traffic violations: Due to the high efficiency levels at which drivers are often expected to perform, traffic laws are often overlooked in order to meet delivery schedules. Truck accidents may result from the trucker's speeding, reckless driving/careless driving, driving under the influence (DUI/DWI), overweight loads or other traffic violations.
- Other driver negligence: There are many potential areas of driver negligence that should be investigated in truck accident litigation, from examining how an unsecured load can cause debris to be scattered over the highway, to examining potentially fraudulent logbooks such as driver logs or truck maintenance logs. Our attorneys will ensure a full investigation of case.
Whether a semi accident involves excessive speed, logbook fraud, driver fatigue or any other issue, our Dallas Ft. Worth trucking accident lawyers are dedicated to finding answers and pursuing justice.
Serving Your Needs With Integrity, Experience and Compassion
If you have questions about your situation or what to do after an accident, we can help. Contact our Texas personal injury law firm for a free consultation and case evaluation. We provide compassionate assistance, experienced legal guidance and dedicated representation through the legal process.
