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Causes of 18-Wheeler Accidents

Common Causes of Tractor-Trailer Accidents

Commercial trucking accidents are responsible for thousands of injuries every year in the United States, including catastrophic injuries and wrongful death. With so much commercial trucking traffic moving through Texas on a daily basis, the potential for 18-wheeler accidents is high.

If you have been injured in a trucking accident anywhere in Texas, contact the law firm of Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Agosto, Aziz & Stogner. Our Houston truck accident attorneys have been providing accident victims and their families with skilled personal injury and wrongful death representation since 1951. We are one of the oldest personal injury law firms in Texas.

What Are Some Common Causes Of 18-Wheeler Accidents?

Many things can go wrong while on the road, leading to an 18-wheeler, big rig or tractor-trailer accident. Common causes of these often-devastating types of semi-truck accidents include:

  • Driver fatigue
  • Overweight loads
  • Cellphones use
  • Texting while driving
  • Distracted driving
  • Licensing issues and lack of proper training
  • Reckless driving
  • Mechanical malfunctions and improper maintenance
  • Hazardous cargoes and spills
  • Truck driver drug and alcohol use
  • Traffic congestion on roads not equipped for high traffic volumes, often near Texas’s oil fields

Regardless of why trucking accidents occur, they can cause horrible injuries and even death. Because truck accident injuries are so often catastrophic and disabling, the cost of medical treatment, rehabilitation, equipment and possibly lifetime care can be extremely high. If poor maintenance or defective equipment played a role in causing an accident that results in serious injury or the wrongful death of your loved one, you may have more options and sources for financial recovery. Compensation from the trucking company and its insurer, or other responsible parties, can go a long way toward making life easier for your family and your injured family member after a serious truck crash.

More Information About 18-Wheeler Accidents In Texas

Legal Help After An 18-Wheeler Accident In Texas: Free Consultation

Are you wondering what to do after an 18-wheeler accident? Do you have medical bills from an accident? Are you wondering how to negotiate with a trucking company after an accident? Don’t face it alone.

If you have been hurt in a trucking accident, we encourage you to contact us right away. To discuss your situation with a skilled legal team, call 713-222-7211 .

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