San Antonio Lawyers For Truck Accidents In Houston, Dallas And Austin
Semi-truck accidents are often caused because the truck driver was fatigued, inattentive or otherwise negligent. At The Law Offices of Tyler & Peery, we uncover truck driver negligence and pursue full liability for that negligence.
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Types Of Truck Operator Negligence
Substance Abuse And Speeding
Truck drivers are often under rigid deadlines they must meet in order to earn sufficient income. Therefore, a driver may be inclined to drive too fast or drive while overtired. Additionally, the driver may take illegal drugs to stay awake while driving. We work to uncover evidence of driver negligence, such as:
- Was the driver under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances?
- Was the driver under the influence of drugs to stay awake?
- Was the driver driving too fast for the road or weather conditions?
- Was the driver speeding to make more profit or meet deadlines?
Inattention
There are many factors that can easily distract a truck driver while on the road. We investigate to find if the driver was preoccupied with something other than driving, which may have contributed to the trucking accident. (Learn more about how technology can result in an accident.)
- Was the driver eating or smoking while driving?
- Was the driver talking on a cellphone while driving?
- Was the driver sending emails or text messages while driving?
- Was the driver completing reports while driving?
- Was the driver focusing attention on discussions over the CB radio?
Inaccurate Reporting
Because driver fatigue or poor maintenance are common causes of trucking accidents, truck drivers are required to keep logs detailing their hours of driving, hours in the sleeper berth and maintenance of the vehicle. As experienced truck accident lawyers, we review the driver logs and compare them to factual evidence we have retrieved to determine if log books were falsified.
- Did the driver fail to accurately complete maintenance logbooks resulting in poor maintenance of the vehicle?
- Was the driver actually sleeping when in the sleeper berth?
- Was the driver accounting for other manual labor done prior to driving, such as loading the truck?
Other Truck Operator Negligence
For safety reasons, drivers transporting hazardous material must know how to proceed in the event of a trucking accident or a leak. However, many drivers are unaware of what they need to do following an accident. This failure to move quickly can result in catastrophic injuries.
Board-Certified Personal Injury Attorneys On Your Side
At The Law Offices of Tyler & Peery, four of our six attorneys are board-certified in personal injury by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. They leverage their insight and legal understanding to secure favorable results.
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Contact us online or over the phone at 210-340-0900 to discover how our Texas truck accident attorneys can put their knowledge to work for you.