Cell Phone Use and Texting Truckers

A tough-minded truck accident lawyer can stand up for you

Distracted driving is among the top reasons for accidents on the road, particularly as cell phone usage grows. Texting truckers are a nuisance on the highways. Some studies have compared texting-while-driving to the hazards associated with drunk driving.

If you or a loved one sustained a truck accident injury due to a driver who was texting or talking on a cell phone, you may be entitled to compensation. For a free consultation, contact an accident lawyer in Texas at the Herrera Law Firm. Call 1-800-455-1054. We fight hard to pursue compensation for lost wages, medical bills, pain and suffering and other losses.

Regulations to prevent texting accidents involving trucks

In January 2010, the federal government formally barred truckers and bus drivers from sending text messages while driving. The legislation is part of a growing effort to make laws to eliminate the threat of distracted drivers.

"We want the drivers of big rigs and buses and those who share the roads with them to be safe," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. "This is an important safety step, and we will be taking more to eliminate the threat of distracted driving."

Texting truckers are 23 times as likely as their non-texting counterparts to be involved in a crash or near miss, according to an analysis by Virginia Tech's Transportation Institute. Researchers examined commercial trucking data from 2004 to 2007 that involved 203 truckers and 3 million miles of driving.

Our attorneys know how to investigate big rig accidents to ensure our clients get all they deserve. The law is on your side!

How a truck accident lawyer can help after a serious injury

Contact a truck accident attorney in Texas at the Herrera Law Firm. An experienced texting trucker attorney may be able to help you or your loved one with your case. Your consultation is free. There is no obligation. You don't pay any attorney's fees unless we recover compensation. It's that simple.

The Herrera Law Firm — we're on your side.