This is a subtitle for your new post

Over 3000 people die in roadway crashes in Texas every year. Almost ten percent of fatal crashes in the state involve large trucks. If you or someone you love has been involved in an accident with an 18-wheeler, you know the injuries can be physically and financially devastating. 

Accidents Involving 18-Wheeler Trucks

While any vehicle crash can be deadly, the sheer size of an 18-wheeler can make those accidents particularly dangerous. When two similarly sized cars going about the same speed crash into each other, the G-forces in each vehicle will be about the same. When a car and a large semi collide, the mass of such a big truck increases the G-force of the car, resulting in a greater initial impact. The truck’s greater weight will also reduce its braking speed, increasing its impact upon collision.

Injuries Caused by 18-Wheeler Accidents

High G-forces and the severity of the initial impact can result in far more extensive and more serious injuries when a car and an 18-wheeler collide. Some of the most common injuries involve:

• Neck and back injuries
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Seatbelt injuries
• Broken bones
• Head and torso injuries
• Paralysis
• Death

Commercial Driver Standards

Drivers of semi-trucks hold commercial driver’s licenses. These professional drivers are held to much higher standards in Texas and across the country than people licensed only for regular automobiles are. They face strict federal and state regulations that govern:

• The number of hours they can drive in one stretch
• Drug and alcohol use while driving
• Cell phone use while driving

As a result, crashes involving 18-wheelers can be complex, requiring the skill of a lawyer well-versed in the federal and state rules governing commercial drivers. If you’re involved in a crash, you need a representative who understands accident reconstruction and the ins and outs of negotiating with insurance companies.

Hire a Skilled Personal Injury Attorney

If you or a loved one has been in an accident with an 18-wheeler, the results can be devastating. But you don’t have to handle the fallout of this accident, or deal with the insurance companies, alone. At Manfred Law, Manfred Sternberg and our skilled team of attorneys have been helping people in Texas recover compensation for their injuries for years. Find out how they can help you too. Contact us online or call us in Houston at (713) 547-5460.