In Texas, accidents involving large tractor trailer trucks, also known as 18 wheelers, produce some of the most serious personal injuries and often are the most deadly. Across the United States, including Texas, trucking companies are required to follow the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations concerning their equipment and their drivers’ hours of service.
In the United States a tractor trailer truck accident takes place every 16 minutes. Due to the large size of the semi-trucks and trailers, innocent victims in passenger cars or other smaller sized vehicles are at a high risk for catastrophic personal injuries.
Facts About Tractor Trailer Trucks:
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Large trucks accounted for 8 percent of all vehicles involved in fatal crashes |
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Large trucks are 20% more likely to be involved in a fatal multiple vehicle crash. |
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Almost 65% of fatal crashes involving large trucks occur in rural areas. |
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Almost 67% of fatal crashes involving large trucks occur during the daytime. |
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More than 80% of fatal crashes involving large trucks occur on weekdays. |
Humphreys & Peterson Law Firm handles tractor trailer truck accidents across the entire state of Texas. Through our experience, the Humphreys & Peterson Law Firm has built a strong track record of holding trucking companies and truck drivers accountable for these serious accidents. Our firm will assist large truck accident victims in their pursuit of justice and will assist each and every client in obtaining fair compensation for their painful and life-altering injuries.
The Humphreys & Peterson Law Firm is dedicated to providing quality service and personal attention to each and every one of our clients. It is Humphreys & Peterson Law Firm’s long established policy that all phone calls are immediately returned the same day and clients always receive an attorney’s personal cell phone number for emergencies.
If you or a loved one has sustained serious injuries in a tractor trailer truck accident, contact us or call toll free at (866) 259-0661 for a free consultation. The Humphreys & Peterson Law Firm is here to answer questions, explain your rights, and help you pursue justice.
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