Car/Truck Accident Lawsuit

National Truck Accident Lawyer and Attorney

18 Wheeler Accidents:
Big rigs can be 25 times heavier, or more, than the average passenger vehicle.

Car and truck accident lawsuits reveal the devastating truth: in 2005, 18-wheelers accounted for 3% of the registered vehicles on the road, but were involved in 12% of all fatal accidents that year. Even taking into consideration the number of miles that truckers drive, which accounts for just 8% of the total driving in the United States, this is still an enormously high number.

The reasons why big rigs are involved in more accidents are not entirely clear. A 2006 report overseen by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) listed the top causes of 18-wheeler accidents, with prescription drug use and excessive speed on the part of the truck driver topping the list. It is also noted that trucks, due to their size and weight, take much longer to stop, swerve, or otherwise avoid an impending accident.

And when accidents do occur, the results are likely to be one-sided since big rigs can be 25 times heavier or more than the average passenger vehicle. In 2005, 15% of those killed in car/truck accidents were in the 18-wheeler, while 85% were in another vehicle or pedestrians. Of those injured, 24% were in the truck and 76% were “non-occupants.”

Lawsuits Can Become Complex Very Quickly

Despite the fact that truck drivers or the vehicles they are driving cause accidents over 50% of the time, it can become very difficult in a court of law to decide who is actually at fault – and who will pay your compensation. In one case in Houston, a man was killed in a car/truck accident when a truck driver fell asleep at the wheel, pushing him through the guardrail of the overpass to the median below.

Although there was never any question that the driver of the transport was at fault, the insurance company refused to accept responsibility for covering its financial obligations and pay out any claims to the family of the victim. But David P. Willis fought for this family and filed a lawsuit – and the insurance company finally made good on its policy claim.

Instances such as this are not uncommon, which is why it is highly recommended that you secure legal representation as soon as possible after a car/truck accident. Valuable evidence can disappear or be misplaced. There are even cases of companies buying wrecked vehicles and towing them away to remove evidence before a car/truck accident lawsuit is filed – and before it becomes evidence. You need to protect yourself by hiring an experienced 18 wheeler accident lawyer.

Contact David P. Willis today to find out your legal rights. Mr. Willis will give you a free and comprehensive consultation, letting you know what you can expect from your car/truck accident lawsuit, and how he can help you get the compensation you deserve for you injuries. Call or e-mail right now, and make an informed decision!

Truck Accident Lawyer and Attorney

If you or a loved one have been seriously injured or killed in an 18 wheeler trucking accident, caused by the negligence or gross negligence of the truck driver or trucking company, then call us toll free at 1-800-883-9858 to discuss your potential truck accident lawsuit. Know your legal rights and remedies under the law, talk to a trial lawyer with 20+ years of personal injury experience in representing injured clients and their families. Mr. Willis is a Board Certified Personal Injury Trial Lawyer certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Call and speak with an attorney who has experience in handling significant cases involving serious injuries and catastrophic losses to those injured and their families.

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