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A truck accident lawyer can help

One of the major forms of accidents that take place regularly in the United States is trucking accidents. These accidents can be extremely damaging, especially when a large trailer with more than 10,000 pounds of weight has a collision with another smaller vehicle or a pedestrian.

More than 500,000 trucking accidents happen yearly in the United States. Of these, more than 5,000 trucking accidents lead to fatalities.

In short, there’s a large chance that anyone can get into a truck accident with an 18 wheeler, tractor trailer, semi truck, big rig or other large truck. If that ever happens to you or a loved one, you may be eligible for financial compensation. But to get that, you need a skilled and experienced truck accident lawyer from Jim S. Adler & Associates.

A truck accident lawyer pinpoints causes

In a truck accident, usually the deaths and injuries involve the passengers of the other, smaller vehicles, while the truck’s driver or passengers are unharmed. In such a case a truck accident lawyer can plead the case effectively from the injured person’s side.

Truck accidents are caused by many factors, including unlicensed, inexperienced and inattentive drivers. Because of their drivers, some trucks may speed or may not obey certain safety procedures.

Trucks also may fail a Motor Vehicle Inspection or may have repair and maintenance failure. DUI/DWI also can cause such accidents, as can fatigued drivers. Also, improper backing up of a truck can lead to vehicle collisions, while a mechanical or brake failure can be the cause of an accident.

If a truck’s tire blows up suddenly, that could lead to an accident. Also, an overloaded truck or trailer can cause an accident. Your truck accident lawyer can look into such matters and determine what compensation you deserve.

Usually truck companies have accident investigators who are sent to the scene of the crash when the company learns there has been an accident. Afterward, when the families of victims are tending to medical care, these investigators are assessing the whole accident and are setting up their defense. This is where the truck accident lawyer comes in. Such a lawyer can help victims to take care of themselves while fighting for your rights.

Your rights have a champion in a truck accident lawyer

A government agency, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, provides rules and regulations to govern commercial motor vehicles and the companies operating them. A truck accident attorney is well versed in all the rules and regulations established by this agency. He or she can view everything in the light of these regulations and rules.

A truck accident lawyer then can help to sue any person or entity responsible for such an accident. This can be the truck driver, the trucking company, the trailer’s owner or the shipper of goods. In addition, any other driver or entity contributing to the accident in any way can be sued. For instance, if a tire burst and caused the accident, the company that made the tire can be sued.

Regardless of the cause, if you or a loved one was a victim in a truck accident, a truck accident lawyer with Jim S. Adler & Associates can help. The law firm offers a free case review and has a long history of helping those who have suffered in such accidents. Learn more about tractor trailer, 18 wheeler or other large truck cases at the law firm's News and Views blog, and contact us for the truck accident lawyer you deserve.

DISCLAIMER: Jim S. Adler & Associates, located at 3D/International Tower, 1900 West Loop South, 20th Floor, Houston, Texas 77027, is licensed to practice in Texas. However, the law firm also works in conjunction with outside lawyers and local attorneys to litigate claims in America's other states as appropriate. These states include:

Jim S. Adler & Associates also has offices at City Place Building, 2711 North Haskell Ave., Suite 2100 LB40, Dallas, Texas 75204-2887; Bank of America, 12605 East Freeway, Suite 400, Houston, Texas 77015-5619 (serving Channelview, Texas); and San Pedro Plaza, 7330 San Pedro Ave., Suite 700, San Antonio, Texas 78216-6237.

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