With 300,000 miles of highway and the proximity to international and state borders and ports, a vast amount of large trucks crisscross our Texas highways every day. According to a national analysis of fatal trucking accidents, more people are killed in large truck accidents in Texas than in any other state.

Truck accidents in Texas have serious, often fatal consequences that can leave families devastated and in serious financial distress. With Dallas attorney Don Tittle, you can be assured that you will have an aggressive and experienced advocate who will work tirelessly on your behalf. Read about the Law Offices of Don Tittle, PLLC’s success in vehicle and trucking accidents here.

Factors in Truck Accidents

When a large truck is involved in a crash on the highway, the consequences are likely to be disastrous. These road giants need an average of 40% more time to come to a stop than cars do, and if the brakes have not been adequately maintained, the chances of stopping in time are even less likely, making the avoidance of a sudden collision or road hazard extremely difficult.

Truck maintenance in general is complex. Semis have 12 or more gears, an air-breaking system, 5 axels, and an engine 6 times larger than a car. When trucking companies try to save money by skimping on maintenance, other drivers on the road too often pay the price.

The dimensions of trucks also contribute to the severity of some accidents because of a higher center of gravity that makes them more vulnerable to rollover and jack-knifing, or large blind spots (no-zones) on each side of the truck and in the front and rear.

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the No. 1 factor in truck accidents is driver behavior. Driver-related factors contributed to 1/3 of all fatal truck accidents of which, driver fatigue is the leading contributor. Our experience indicates, drivers too often ignore state and federal mandatory rest regulations. In these instances, falsification of driver logbooks is not uncommon and is frequently done with the knowledge of the trucking company and their supervisors.

After a Truck Accident

If you have been involved in an accident with a truck, you would be well advised to contact an attorney who has experience with Texas truck wrecks. These cases are not the same as passenger car crashes; they often involve different issues and details that require an entirely different level of expertise. It is not unusual for a trucking company or its insurance company to have investigators at the site within hours of a crash. More so than in any other type of case, time is of the essence. When possible, we try to have accident reconstructionists and other trained experts involved in the investigation from the start.

By thoroughly investigating the facts, interviewing witnesses, capturing electronically stored information (truck black boxes and GPS information), and conferring with experts, we will amass the evidence needed to successfully prosecute a case against large trucking companies and their team of insurance lawyers. We have the experience and the financial resources to go toe to toe with the largest companies, and a track record of success to prove it. At every step of the process, you will find the attorneys at the Law Offices of Don Tittle, PLLC to be both competent and compassionate, completely engaged, and dedicated to a just conclusion that will provide security for you and your family.

Call the Law Offices of Don Tittle, PLLC at (214) 522-8400 or use our online contact form to discuss your Texas truck accident and find out what compensation may be available to you.