18-wheeler truck accidents can be tragic given the size of the big rigs and significant forces involved in a crash. In 2008, 380,000 large trucks were involved in traffic accidents across the country, with 90,000 people sustaining injuries, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Of those, 4,066 were involved in fatal commercial truck accidents or commercial auto accidents. If you or a loved one was injured in a truck accident, you may be entitled to compensation.

A truck accident injury can be debilitating. If you've been injured in a truck accident, you may face a lifetime of struggle, including chronic pain and loss in mobility. In some cases, truck accidents lead to injuries that prove fatal, resulting in a potential wrongful death lawsuit. If you've been injured, or if you have lost a loved one, you have options. Get in touch with an experienced attorney who can protect your rights. At OAG Lawfirm, we're committed to helping truck accident victims obtain the maximum compensation they rightfully deserve.

Fatal Truck Accidents In Texas

Truck accidents are not unusual in McAllen and other big cities in Texas, where many congested highways crowded with long-haul truckers, including trucks coming from Mexico. Being that we live on the border, big rig truck traffic is very high, making our roads dangerous for drivers.

In 2008, 381 fatal trucking accidents were reported in Texas, the most of any state, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

The following are some of the types of trucks involved in 18-wheeler accidents:

• Tanker Trucks
• Dump Trucks
• Cement Trucks
• Delivery Vans
• 18-Wheelers (or semi trucks)

Motorists rely upon 18-wheeler drivers to operate their rigs safely and professionally. While highway 18-wheeler accidents are common, serious truck accident injuries can be sustained on rural roads in Texas. Tractor-trailer truck drivers are required to carry more insurance coverage and meet higher safety standards, including many federal regulations that other vehicles do not have to meet. Violation of these standards may impose additional liability on the trucking company.

It is true that trucks are bigger than most other vehicles on the road, but that doesn't give truck operators any more rights than you have. Rely on an experienced San Antonio injury lawyer who will advocate for you.

The causes of truck accidents frequently arise directly from the action of the driver. These may include:

• Inexperience with the items/type of trailer in tow
• Exceeding the speed limit, particularly in downhill stretches
• Failure to navigate turns without impeding on other lanes
• Backing into pedestrians or vehicles

If you or a loved one has been involved in an accident with an 18-wheeler or semi-truck, be sure to seek legal counsel. OAG Lawfirm has experience with these types of cases and can assist in getting you the compensation you deserve.

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