18-Wheeler Truck Accidents

18-wheeler truck accidents in Texas call for an experienced lawyer

18-wheeler truck accidents can be tragic given the size of the big rigs and significant forces involved in a crash. In 2008, 380,000 large trucks were involved in traffic accidents across the country, with 90,000 people sustaining injuries, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Of those, 4,066 were involved in fatal commercial truck accidents or commercial auto accidents. If you or a loved one was injured in a truck accident, you may be entitled to compensation. Rely on the experience of the Herrera Law Firm. Get in touch with us today. Call 1-800-455-1054.

Fatal truck accidents in Texas

Truck accidents are not unusual in San Antonio and other big cities in Texas, where many congested highways crowded with long-haul truckers, including trucks coming from Mexico. In 2008, 381 fatal trucking accidents were reported in Texas, the most of any state, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

The following are some of the types of trucks involved in 18-wheeler accidents:

• Tanker trucks
• Dump trucks
• Cement trucks
• Delivery vans
• 18-wheelers (also known as big rigs or semi trucks)

Motorists rely upon 18-wheeler drivers to operate their rigs safely and professionally. While highway 18-wheeler accidents are common, serious truck accident injuries can be sustained on rural roads in Texas. Tractor-trailer truck drivers are required to carry more insurance coverage and meet higher safety standards, including many federal regulations that other vehicles do not have to meet. Violation of these standards may impose additional liability on the trucking company.

Take action today - contact a truck accident lawyer in Texas

Injury victims can count on the experienced truck accident attorneys at the Herrera Law Firm in San Antonio to investigate a big rig accident. Don't hesitate to call 1-800-455-1054 for a free consultation. We understand Texas law and can put our experience and resources to work for you. The causes of a truck accident may vary, but injury victims throughout the Lone Star state rely on the steady and determined lawyers at the Herrera Law Firm.