According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, in 2020 there were 4,444 fatal truck crashes, and over 100,000 involving injury. Commercial Truck crashes are different from a normal car collision. Successful representation of truck wreck victims requires knowledge of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and other state and federal laws, regulations, and industry standards that are specific to commercial trucking.
Why Choose Our Truck and Commercial Vehicle Accidents Lawyers?
At Lovein Ribman, our attorneys have a track record of success representing victims of trucking company and truck driver negligence. Attorneys in our personal injury department have helped recover millions of dollars for Texans injured by the negligence in the trucking industry. Accomplishments of our individual attorneys include recognition for one of the ten highest trucking verdicts in the State of Texas in 2019—a $2.8 million jury verdict in favor of the victims of trucking industry negligence; as well as multiple seven-figure settlements.
Our lawyers understand the devastating toll that a truck wreck can have on your life.
Truck wrecks are often not as simple as driver error, but also involve misconduct on the part of a trucking company, and even faulty and negligently maintained equipment. For example, trucking companies will sometimes permit, or even pressure, truck drivers to drive in excess of limitations on hours of service. Other times, trucking companies will not properly maintain reflective taping, lights, and other safety devices designed to ensure that a truck is highly visible to prevent the likelihood of a crash.
Help Starts With a Free Consultation With a Vehicle Accident Attorney
If you or a loved one is involved in a collision with an 18-wheeler or other commercial vehicle, it is important to act quickly to ensure that steps are taken to preserve evidence and conduct a prompt investigation. If you are in need of an experienced attorney with a proven record of success against the trucking industry, call Lovein Ribman today.