Texas highway accidents involving tractor trailers, semis, tanker trucks, and other types of 18-wheelers often cause traffic fatalities. Across the nation, more than 4,000 large trucks were involved in fatal accidents in 2008; they caused 4,229 fatalities, according to federal statistics. And Texas highways are the deadliest in the nation for tractor trailer accidents. One-tenth of the nation’s traffic fatalities involving large trucks occur in Texas. About three-fourths of those killed are occupants of other vehicles, cyclists or pedestrians.
If you have lost a loved one in a tractor-trailer accident caused by a negligent truck driver, you may be legally entitled to compensation for your loss. You need to talk to an experienced tractor-trailer accident lawyer at Arnold & Itkin LLP. While no amount of compensation will replace a departed loved one, a wrongful death claim against a dangerous truck driver and careless trucking company could save other lives and send a strong message that such dangerous driving is intolerable.
Contact an experienced Texas accident lawyer at Arnold & Itkin LLP by calling 877-398-4972 or by using our online contact form for a free consultation. We represent tractor-trailer accident victims across Texas, including Houston, Harris County, San Antonio and Fort Worth.
Many factors can contribute to fatal 18-wheeler accidents. They include brake failures, speeding, tire blowouts, tread separation, driver fatigue, driver distraction, truck driver error, tailgating, driving too fast for conditions, imbalanced loads and jack-knifed trucks.
Because of the potential of fatalities in accidents involving large trucks, large commercial trucks and motor carriers must carry substantial amounts of liability insurance. Insurance requirements set forth by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration specify the minimum amounts of insurance coverage that large trucks must have. Tractor trailers typically must carry a minimum of $750,000 of liability insurance. Insurance coverage requirements range upward to $5 million for 18-wheelers that carry hazardous materials such as compressed gas, flammable fuels and explosives.
Fatal semi accidents often have multiple contributing factors. At Arnold & Itkin LLP, we work with accident reconstruction experts and truck industry experts to analyze fatal wrecks to identify all the contributing factors. A wrongful death lawsuit will claim compensation from all parties potentially at fault.
When filing a wrongful death claim, a family -- including spouse, children and parents --may seek compensation for the loss of a loved one’s life, the loss of their future earnings to help support the family, the cost of their medical bills, pain and suffering and funeral expenses. No amount of money will replace a loved one. But a just settlement can help secure a family’s financial future and relieve financial stress after a tragic loss.
No family should have to endure the loss of a loved one in an avoidable accident. But the parties that caused your loss should be held accountable. And a wrongful death claim may help prevent other fatal accidents. The tractor-trailer accident lawyers at Arnold & Itkin LLP are committed to helping the families of truck accident victims.
We are experienced trial lawyers and aggressive advocates for victims of tractor trailer fatalities. We are skilled at dealing with insurance companies representing truckers and trucking companies. We have successfully handled cases involving speeding, driver error, aggressive driving, negligent maintenance and issues of corporate responsibility in commercial vehicle accidents of all types. We have obtained many successful verdicts and settlements on behalf of truck accident victims and their families, including multi-million dollar recoveries. We secured more than $100 million on behalf of clients in 2009.
We’re prepared to stand up to trucking companies on behalf of your family. We have extensive experience handling commercial motor vehicle accidents and a track record of success to prove it. Contact an experienced truck accident lawyer at Arnold & Itkin LLP for a free consultation by calling (866) 222-2606 or by using our online contact form.
