Pascoe Law Firm
TRUCK ACCIDENT LAWYER
Principal office located in Friendswood, Texas.
Available to service League City, Webster, Pearland, Galveston, and the surrounding areas within Texas.
Conroe Truck Accident Lawyer
Proudly Servicing Conroe, TX
Driving in Conroe usually means sharing the road with larger trucks. This can be nerve-wracking, even if you are only in the passing lane. In a truck accident you may try to swerve out of the way, but when a large commercial truck crosses into your lane, runs a red light, or blocks your way, it may be impossible to maneuver around the truck in time to avoid a collision. A truck accident with a commercial vehicle is more than likely going to result in much more severe injuries than another typical accident due to the large size difference between vehicles. Unfortunately, truck accidents often occur, causing thousands of injuries and deaths every year across the nation. Our experienced Conroe truck accident lawyer at The Pascoe Law Firm understands the overwhelming impact a collision can have on your life. We will help you understand your options and determine the next best steps in your specific situation.
Claims Involving Commercial Truck Accidents
What does an insurance claim entail after Collision with A Large Truck?
Proving Your Truck Accident Claim
Proving your truck accident claim will involve looking at the case historically and from multiple perspectives. Responsible parties could extend beyond the truck driver to include: the owner of the business for whom the truck driver was working, individuals most recently charged with inspecting the truck or its cargo, and even the manufacturer of the truck, in cases where the truck was defective. Establishing the causes of the collision will also aid in proving the truck accident claim. Claims could be filed for:
- Driving too many hours, in violation of federal regulations
- Improper or negligent truck maintenance
- Unsafe driving practices (generally detectable by reviewing the truck’s event data recorder)
Causes of Truck Accidents in Conroe
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- Negligent hiring, retention, or training
- Defective Trucking Equipment
- Speeding or moving violations
- Driver fatigue or distraction
- Driving under the influence
- Bad weather
- Runaway trucks or trailers
Lack of Training of Truck Drivers
Defective Trucking Equipment That Causes Truck Accidents
Companies have an obligation to provide their truck drivers with a large commercial truck that is in a proper working order, and drivers are expected to routinely inspect the trucks and their loads to ensure safety. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations require truck drivers to inspect their vehicles prior to driving for the following issues:
- Lighting devices and reflectors
- Steering mechanism
- Rear-vision mirrors
- Windshield wipers
- Parking brake
- Tires
- Horn
- Coupling devices
- Service brakes
At the end of a trip, drivers must re-examine these items, as well as the wheels, tires and emergency equipment. Any defects must be noted in the post-trip inspection report and promptly corrected by the trucking company. When unsafe equipment was a factor in the tractor trailer accident that caused your injuries, our lawyer will work to discover the lapse in protocol that allowed the defect to go unnoticed or unaddressed.