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Pearland is one of the busiest towns in the metropolitan area, and as a result, there are many supporting entities. As is the case with any economic hub, the transportation of goods and services is critical. Given the magnitude of business activities in our area, road transport is the most convenient and ideal mode for moving goods.
Commercial trucks play a critical role in delivering heavy goods from producers to consumers, whether it’s flowers in a room, furniture, or even an entire house. However, despite their usefulness, tractor-trailer accidents have been on the rise in recent years. These accidents have led to critical injuries that could have easily been prevented. If you’ve been in a commercial vehicle collision in our area, a Pearland truck accident lawyer can help you recover your losses.
Trucking companies that fail to maintain safety standards in their operations are responsible for the increase in the number of truck accidents in our area. If you or someone close to you has been involved in a tractor-trailer crash and sustained injuries, a professional personal injury attorney can help you seek the compensation you deserve.
When a commercial vehicle accident occurs, several parties may be held liable for the resulting injuries and property damage. However, various factors must be considered before determining liability. That being said, there are two main parties who can be held solely responsible for causing a truck accident. They are:
The truck driver is often held responsible for commercial vehicle collision cases due to the significant role they play in driving the vehicle. Many times, they may have been distracted or negligent in their capacity as drivers, which subverts road safety rules and causes accidents.
By hiring a local attorney, you can establish the truck driver’s fault. Common causes of truck accidents include:
If you were involved in a truck crash and believe that the accident could have been avoided if the driver had been more responsible, a Pearland lawyer can help gather all the evidence that would hold them responsible. You can collect the evidence by yourself, but having an attorney can help ensure that it is handled professionally without any chance of losing its credibility.
Truck accident liability is not solely tied to the drivers, but also the trucking companies and owners. In many cases, drivers are employees who are responsible for steering the trucks to their intended destinations. Other responsibilities, such as maintaining the safety standards of the vehicle’s mechanics, often fall under the truck owner’s purview.
Given the size and load of these vehicles, collisions involving them can be fatal. In addition to high numbers of casualties, truck accidents often involve multiple cars, whether they are personal vehicles, motorcycles, or even pedestrians. When this happens, the results can be catastrophic. For this reason, trucking companies are responsible for ensuring that their drivers and trucks are in good condition to ensure safety on the road.
If a company fails to carry out regular safety checks or hire competent and responsible drivers, they can be held liable when an accident occurs. However, determining their contribution in a tractor-trailer accident is not easy, and that is why you should consult with a seasoned lawyer to help with your case.
While many commercial vehicle accidents are due to driver error, some are beyond their control. This is especially true in cases involving defective parts or faulty systems that can be traced back to the vehicle manufacturer. If your accident involves negligence on the part of the truck manufacturer or maintenance company, our Pearland truck accident attorneys can help you pursue compensation. We also work with expert witnesses, such as automotive engineers, to determine the roadworthiness of the vehicle at the time of the crash.
If you’ve suffered insurmountable property damage or life-threatening injuries as a result of a careless truck driver, it’s normal to worry about your future. Our Pearland truck accident lawyers have helped many injured victims obtain justice and are ready to support you every step of the way as you seek to hold the truck driver and owner accountable for their negligence. Please contact us today and schedule a free consultation with one of our attorneys.
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