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Accident in Garland

Dallas is a mecca for truck accidents. We are at the crossroads for many truck routes and a hub for many trucking companies. With major highways criss-crossing the metroplex and congested roads, it is no wonder that these big rig vehicles constantly cause accidents with passenger cars. Big rig accidents have become more and more specialized when maximizing recoveries for injured victims. Truck companies understand their high risk liability and employ tactics, such as lying, to avoid their responsibilities. We represented an elderly lady who was run over by an 18-wheel beer truck leaving a restaurant. Despite the whole incident being caught on security cameras at the restaurant, the truck company refused to fairly and justly compensate the severely injured lady. It took our office and a full blown trial in front of a Dallas County jury to finally see that justice prevailed for our client. Another incident involved a truck side-swiping a client’s SUV when the truck driver swerved into his lane to avoid a collision with another vehicle. The only contact made was between our client’s truck and the trailer’s tires. The truck driver admitted that he swerved into the lane but to this day, the truck company refuses to pay for their mistakes despite the overwhelming physical evidence against their driver. These are a couple examples of the types of tactics taken by truck companies. They will not voluntarily pay for their own mistakes. We must make them pay.

While there are obvious mistakes made by truck drivers such as speeding, tailgating, failure to yield the right of way, etc., many more reasons contribute to truck accidents and create liability issues for truck companies. Here are some common contributing factors to truck accidents:

Overweight/Overloaded trailers: too much weight affects safe stopping
Faulty equipment / Safety defects: bad breaks can cause accidents to occur
Fatigued drivers: too much time on the road can lead to costly mistakes
Inexperienced / Unqualified drivers: drivers who are not physically able to handle a truck can cause serious injuries

It is becoming more common for truck companies to cut corners in order to save a dollar. They hire inexperienced drivers and fail to maintain their vehicles to Federal standards. These negligent acts inevitably lead to terrible accidents and needless suffering for innocent victims. Combine this with a tradition of not paying for their own mistakes and you see why it is important to hire an experienced attorney to help you fight these truck companies.

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