It's common knowledge that Houston's metropolitan area is sprawling, and its network of highways is vast. The chances of an accident here are high and, in fact, there are multiple accidents every day.
What's more, many of these accidents involve semi-trucks coming from all over the country and causing injuries that are often catastrophic. If you're the unwitting victim of a trucking accident in Southeastern Texas, read on for clearer insight as to whether you have a case.
The determining factor in personal injuries, regardless of whether they occur on the road, is negligence. If it can be proven that someone failed to operate under standard expectations of safety (maybe they failed to follow basic traffic laws), then their negligence — or the negligence of companies that own and oversee 18-wheelers, for instance — may very well result in serious injury on the road. The following are common signs of negligence on the road:
It's helpful to know a few of the basic regulations that all semi-truck drivers must follow in our great state of Texas:
If you have a case on your hands, call me to schedule a free consultation and remember that you don't pay unless I win for you. Your well-being is of utmost importance, however, so we'll take this one step at a time.
If you’re the victim of a truck accident here in Southwest Texas, rest assured that The Law Offices of David P. Petersen P.C. wants to help you hold the drivers and companies in question responsible for their negligence. In doing so, know that you’ll be doing your part keeping others safe on the road while claiming the justice you deserve. Reach out to me now to schedule your free consultation.