While the potential danger of any car accident cannot be understated, if one of the involved vehicles is a large commercial truck, big rig, or 18-wheeler, the chance of harm increases dramatically. Big rigs can weigh up to the legal limit of 80,000 pounds, not including any overweight permit possession. That is 75,000 pounds heavier than a standard automobile. An 18-wheeler’s engine contains on average 3-4 times the amount of horsepower present in a standard-sized sedan, and 10-20 ft. lb. of torque. Standard industry semi truck dimensions are approximately 70-80 ft. in length and 14 ft. in height, with almost a 300 inch wheelbase. Due to factors like road conditions (and in some cases, driver negligence), the time it takes a commercial truck of this size to stop is at least 40% as long as a sedan’s necessary time to brake at highway speeds. Not only that, but their average turning radius is twice as wide as a standard American two-lane road. Thus the driver of a vehicle of this magnitude possesses control of literally tons of pounds of incredibly fast-moving metal. If you or a loved one has fallen victim to an 18-wheeler accident in the Midland area, we want to hear from you.
Thankfully, lawyers at Carabin Shaw are standing by to serve you as you navigate the often difficult predicament Midland types of 18-wheeler accident injuries can pose. The team of attorneys at Carabin Shaw have over 22 years of experience handling personal injury and wrongful death cases. Our 18-wheeler accident lawyers handle cases including, but not limited to: trucking drivers texting and driving, driver fatigue and other operational negligence, overloaded and improperly secured loads, reckless driving, aggressive driving behavior, and driving under the influence mind-altering substances including alcohol and drugs. We offer a legal presence in the Midland/Odessa area as it pertains to these types of cases. Do not hesitate to contact a Midland Tractor Trailer Crash Attorney for more information.
An 18-wheeler driver’s negligence can cause life changing injuries that can include paralysis, head or brain trauma, loss of limb, and other injuries that can require life long medical care. We will fight to get you the compensation you deserve if you find yourself dealing with these Midland types of 18-wheeler accident injuries.
If a negligent commercial truck driver caused an accident that seriously injured you or a loved one, contact our firm today. Our lawyers have handled trucking cases all over the state of Texas and know the state and federal trucking regulations. We have dealt with trucking companies as well as their insurance companies, including in the Midland region, and we are prepared to take them to trial if they are not willing to pay your claims and settle the ordeal of which they are responsible. Midland types of 18-wheeler accident injuries can happen to anybody. Our lawyers are here to provide effective service that resolves the case in an expedited manner.
Commercial trucking cases can be very complex, especially when it comes to dealing with the trucking company as a third party. These companies will usually take their employee’s side in a case, regardless of that face that sometimes it is their own corporate negligence of proper work hours or over-scheduling that can cause driver fatigue or inattentiveness. It is important to place your trust in a firm possessing the knowledge to handle 18-wheeler accident injury cases both properly and swiftly. If you live in Midland and have been affected by Midland 18-wheeler accidents, you have options, and you deserve to know them.
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