TRUCK ACCIDENTS - VICTORIA, TX

Truck Accident Lawyer in Victoria, TX

The attorneys and staff at West & West are tireless advocates for our clients. We firmly believe in an educated and informed client.

That’s why we go the extra mile to make sure that all of our clients understand what is happening with their case.

A car accident can cause serious injuries or fatalities, depending on the circumstances. But if one of the vehicles involved happens to be a large truck or tractor-trailer, the consequences are compounded due to the truck’s massive size and weight.

In many cases, the truck driver is at fault for the truck wreck, but it’s the people in the passenger car who suffer the most severe injuries. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (pdf) – the federal agency responsible for tracking highway collision data – 5,005 people were killed in the United States in 2019 in large truck crashes, and 159,000 people were injured.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a truck accident, you may be entitled to compensation. The Victoria truck crash lawyers at West & West can help.

Why You Need a Victoria Truck Accident Lawyer

We recognize that you need to focus on recovering from your truck wreck injuries, not confronting trucking companies and their insurers. That’s why we’re ready to fight for you.

At West & West, we’re committed to holding all responsible parties accountable for the injuries they cause. Our goal is to attain full and fair compensation to cover your medical bills, lost income, regular expenses and pain and suffering.

Don’t delay getting the justice you deserve after a Victoria truck accident. Call us toll free at 713-222-9378 or fill out our online contact form. You’ll get a response within 24 hours, and your initial consultation is always free.

Causes of Truck Crashes in Victoria

If you think there are more big trucks on the highways these days, you’re right! There are now more than 10.5 million large trucks registered in the United States, a 74 percent increase in 20 years.

While commercial trucking growth is good news for the trucking companies and the nation’s economy, it is bad news for the cars, vans, and SUVs that share Texas’ roads with these potentially lethal giants.

Truck accidents, including wrecks involving tractor-trailers, 18-wheelers, big rigs, semi-trucks, and dump trucks, are most often caused by:

Aggressive drivers
Unrealistic delivery schedules that encourage speeding and fatigued driving
Failure to inspect tires, brakes, trailer couplings, lights, and other equipment
Tailgating
Impairment caused by the abuse of over-the-counter or prescription medications, as well as alcohol and illegal drugs
Cell phone use and other driver distractions
Failure to install and check blind spot mirrors
Jackknifing
Speeding and ignoring reduced truck speed limits.

In Texas, more than 32,562 crashes involved Commercial Motor vehicles including 581 fatal wrecks, and 5,792 accidents that caused injuries in 2020, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.

Facts About Truck Collisions

Large trucks are more likely to be involved in a fatal, multi-vehicle crash than passenger vehicles. There were 457 multi-vehicle fatal crashes involving large trucks in 2019, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reports.

Almost two-thirds of fatal accidents involving tractor-trailers occur on rural roads. We will never know how many motorists have been lucky enough to have escaped a catastrophic encounter with a tractor-trailer.

Unfortunately, truck wrecks are common

How many passenger vehicles are confronted daily by aggressive, fatigued truck drivers putting in a 13-hour shift in order to make a professional wage and meet tight deadlines? Which 18-wheeler drivers have cheated on their hours-of-service logbooks?

Even with these commonly frightening scenarios and statistics, powerful trucking industry lobbyists continue to call for the weakening of truck safety rules and regulations to reap a higher profit.

How Truck Accidents Claims Are Handled in Victoria, Texas

When truck collisions occur, trucking companies involved in the accident often send representatives to the crash scene. These agents work to handle everything at the scene of the truck accident so that they can limit or mitigate their company’s liability.

These companies’ representatives know that the ideal time to confront an wreck victim is immediately following the event. Do not talk to them.

It’s important to reach experienced truck accident attorneys

If you have been involved in a truck wreck, contact our experienced Victoria truck crash attorneys. We can advise you about your rights and fight for your best interests.

Contact Our Victoria Truck Accident Attorney Today

Truck crashes are often more complicated than typical car accidents due to the more severe injuries and a potentially large number of defendants whose interest is in keeping the payout low. The Victoria truck wrecks lawyers at West & West are not afraid to take on trucking companies, their insurance companies, and their defense attorneys while fighting for the rights of our clients.

Our team of trucking collision attorneys has the right combination of in-depth knowledge of trucking industry regulations and expertise in victims’ rights to structure the most successful claims for our clients.

Let our Victoria Truck Accident Law Firm Assist You

Our Victoria truck wreck law firm can help you receive monetary compensation for medical costs, lost income, expenses, and the pain and suffering you’ve endured because of a large truck crash.

Whether we’re gathering evidence by preserving driver and truck records, consulting with you on legal strategies, or representing you in negotiations with insurance adjusters, our truck accident lawyers are always working with experience, integrity and personal attention to ensure that you receive the maximum compensation available to help in your recovery.

Call the experienced Victoria truck crash lawyers at West & West at 713-222-9378 now or fill out our online contact form.

What You Can Do to Prevent Car Accidents in Alvin, TX

There are some car wrecks that are simply unavoidable on your part. Maybe a drunk driver doesn’t stop in time and rear-ends you, or perhaps another driver blows through a red light and T-bones you. Though some collisions are out of your hands, there are ways you can avoid being in (or causing) car accidents, including:

Be patient at lights to avoid red-light runners
Always focus on the road, even if it means listening to a song on the radio you don’t like or leaving a phone call unanswered
Pull into traffic slowly, and make sure your path is clear before entering the roadway
Get your car tuned up regularly to make sure your brakes and other systems are working properly
Drive defensively, always responding to other drivers’ actions. Never rely on other drivers to respond to your own actions
Leave room between you and the car in front of you so you can brake in time if needed

Serving the Alvin, TX Community since 1992

The Alvin, TX auto accident attorneys at West & West have been successfully helping members of the Alvin, TX community involved in car accidents for 20 years. We have three offices serving Alvin, TX and surrounding areas to better serve our clients. If you cannot come to us, we will come to you. We also offer remote video conferencing meetings (Skype/Zoom) with our attorneys. We can also send and exchange signed documents via your cell phone, tablet or computer. We know how difficult it is in the weeks following the accident and want to do everything we can to relieve the stress that our clients are going through during this time period.

Your Consultation Is Free, and We Do Not Collect a Fee Unless Recovery

When you call or email the Alvin, TX car accident lawyers at West & West, your case will be evaluated by one of our lawyers. Appointments can be scheduled for evenings or even weekends, subject to scheduling and availability, and if you are unable to come to one of our conveniently located offices, we can meet you at your doctor’s office, your job, or your home.

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