Causes of Truck Accidents in Dallas, Texas
Truck accident litigation can be complicated. One of the most important and primary questions is, what caused the accident? There are a number of causes, but usually truck accidents are caused by negligence either by the trucking company, the driver, independent contractors, or manufacturers. It is important to immediately investigate a truck accident to preserve evidence. Usually, the insurance company has already had an investigator at the accident scene to reduce the fault of their insured. At Clements & Clements, we immediately investigate an accident so we can best represent our clients, no matter where the accident happened or where we may have to go. We offer supportive and experienced advocacy to protect the rights of clients who have suffered or lost a loved one in a truck accident.
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We are experienced in truck accidents caused by:
Improper loading: Drivers and trucking companies are responsible for implementing procedures and safety regulations to secure their load before taking it onto the highway. Many accidents are caused when a truck is improperly loaded and items fall from the truck, or cause the truck an imbalance while traveling, causing severe and fatal injuries to other people on the road.
Driver fatigue: State and federal regulations limit the number of hours a driver can be on the road without taking a break. After 12 or 14 hours, a driver is in violation of the law and possibly creating a dangerous situation for other people on the road. After an accident, it is important to retrieve drivers’ records, log books and black box evidence to find out how long the driver was on the road.
Defective parts and failed maintenance: Some of the most catastrophic accidents are caused by defective automobile parts, including defective tires, defective wheels, defective brakes, or broken or defective lights on trucks and trailers. Our firm will investigate the accident and the truck, including the tires, to identify all manufacturers who may be responsible. We will also investigate to determine whether a manufacturer is liable or if the trucking company failed to maintain the vehicle.
Negligent operation: Negligent operation may include a fatigued driver, speeding, driving under the influence or drunk driving. It also includes accidents caused by inexperienced truck drivers, who may not know how to respond in inclement weather or a truck malfunction.
Inclement weather: Even though drivers cannot help the weather, they are responsible for knowing how to operate their truck in inclement weather or not to drive under certain conditions. We will investigate the case to determine the cause of the accident and work with experts who can determine if the accident should have been avoided.
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