Cars are simply not designed to withstand collisions with large trucks, and the consequences can be catastrophic. If you or a loved one has been a victim of a trucking accident, it's crucial to seek justice. A skilled truck accident lawyer in Houston Texas can guide you through the legal process of filing a personal injury claim. Winning this claim can hold the negligent party accountable for their actions. At Audia Jones Law, we have a proven track record of taking on truck drivers and their companies. Let us fight for the compensation you deserve.

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The Facts about Truck Accidents

A single truck accident can significantly impact your life. For instance, a rear-end collision involving one truck in Texas resulted in a 100-car pileup that took hours to clear.

Even if only one vehicle is involved, the likelihood of injury remains high due to the heavy weight and high profile of trucks. Regrettably, truck accidents are all too common. In Texas, the oil & gas and agricultural economy leads to a higher presence of trucks on the roads. The state experiences thousands of truck accidents each year. While various factors contribute to these incidents, certain causes occur more frequently than others. Here are some of the most common causes of truck accidents:

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Driver Exhaustion:

Some trucking companies overwork their drivers and drivers are pushed to their limits with unreasonable deadlines. Unreasonable deadlines plus the truck driver's attempt to meet those deadlines is a sometimes fatal combination that leads to driver exhaustion. Although blame could stop at the truck driver, the trucking company could be the party responsible for such accident.

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Malfunctions:

When trucks do not receive proper maintenance, they risk malfunctioning. For example, truck brakes require regular replacement. If a trucking company neglects to replace the brakes as needed, the driver may find themselves in a dangerous situation, struggling to stop the vehicle. This could result in being unable to stop in time at a red light, train crossing, or intersection. It is the responsibility of every trucking company to ensure the safety of their fleet and drivers. Neglecting proper maintenance makes the company negligent and liable for any resulting accidents. Similarly, if a truck receives adequate maintenance but a part fails, the manufacturer could be held responsible.

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Reckless Driving:

In some cases, the truck driver is solely responsible for an accident, particularly when they exhibit reckless driving behaviors. For example, they may change lanes abruptly, leaving insufficient time for others to brake or accelerate, which can result in clipping another vehicle. Additionally, some drivers may exceed safe speeds, limiting their ability to brake in time to prevent a collision. Truck drivers are generally aware of their limitations, yet they do not always operate with these considerations in mind. As they hurry to reach their destinations, many truckers engage in aggressive or unsafe driving practices. This conduct frequently leads to accidents.

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Common Injuries from Truck Accidents

Most truck accident victims require immediate medical care. Often, the injuries are severe enough to require a lifetime of therapy or medical care. Here are some common injuries from trucking accidents:

• Traumatic Brain Injuries
  This type of injury occurs when an individual’s head impacts another object with force. Typically, this type of injury comes with memory loss or another form of decreased cognitive ability.
• Spinal Cord Injuries
  The harsh impact that comes with a truck accident could cause spinal cord trauma. As a result, victims can experience paralysis or other mobility issues.
• Amputation
  When involved in a truck accident, someone could find themselves with a pinned leg or arm. The only solution might be amputation.

With the injuries listed above, and the many others not listed here, you may have to spend years recovering from the serious effects of a truck accident. Regardless of what your injuries might be, you deserve the compensation you need to recover fully.

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