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Truck Accidents
Strong
Representation for Serious Truck Injuries
Accidents involving commercial
trucks often cause serious injuries. If an average semi-truck
weighs 80,000 pounds, and an average auto weighs less than 4,000
pounds, it isn't difficult to understand why a truck can cause a
traumatic injury to passengers in other vehicles. Truck drivers
are subject to rigorous licensing and federal regulations for
good reason — the vehicles they drive can cause catastrophic
harm to their fellow motorists
At Forbes & Forbes, we represent individuals who
have suffered a serious injury as a result of a tractor trailer
crash. We represent injured parties in New Mexico and Texas, as
well as the families of individuals who have died as a result of
a head-on crash, under-ride accident or other wreck involving a
commercial truck.
Investigation Is the Key
Because we have represented many individuals injured in truck
accidents, we are well aware of the potential causes of a
trucking crash. Our personal injury
attorney will personally
investigate the circumstances, and work with experts as
necessary, to reveal the cause of the accident. The five typical
causes are:
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The driver's condition — Being tired or fatigued is common.
Less common is impairment due to drugs or alcohol.
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The truck's condition — An 18 wheeler or other big rig may
have faulty or poorly maintained equipment. A tire can blow
out, or the trucking company can overload the truck causing
unsafe handling.
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Driving conditions — A wind storm, ice storm, snow storm or
excessive rain can cause unsafe conditions for which the
driver should compensate. Visibility and braking distances
can change drastically if the weather is bad.
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The driver's behavior — A driver's tendency to speed or
drive aggressively can be the primary cause of an accident.
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Road conditions — Improper road grades, misplaced signage,
sequencing of lights, road maintenance obstacles, lack of
necessary maintenance or other adverse road conditions can
all contribute to a serious crash involving a tractor
trailer.
Car Accident Injury Attorneys Ready to Discuss Your Claim
Whether your case was a minor car accident or fender-bender
due to a distracted, texting driver, or a major car accident
resulting in a severe brain injury, spinal cord injury or
wrongful death, we are here for you and ready to begin working
on your case.
We handle all types of motor vehicle accidents including:
Personal injury litigation is
one of our law firms' primary areas of practice. We will conduct
a thorough investigation to reveal which condition, or
combination of conditions, may have caused your accident. We
understand the federal regulations involved in the trucking
industry, and we can identify violations. We have experience
working with accident reconstructionist, investigators,
engineers, technicians, physicians, radiologists, pathologists,
toxicologists and other experts who may be needed to assess the
accident and your injuries and help us build your case.
Se habla español ∙ 915-533-5441
From our El Paso law office, we represent individuals who have
been injured in a Texas or New Mexico truck accident.
Call 915-533-5441 or
send us an e-mail
to arrange for an initial consultation with a lawyer.
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