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Commercial Trucks Involved in Auto Accidents
Dump Trucks
A dump truck is a truck used for transporting loose material (such as sand, gravel, or dirt) for construction. A typical dump truck is a commercial vehicle used to transport trash to land fills and in addition to the normal truck accident scenarios, a dump truck is susceptible to causing accidents while backing up due to limited view, and causing pedestrian accidents in residential neighborhoods.
18 Wheelers
Also known as big rigs, tractor-trailers and semi-trucks, they are the typical big truck seen every day on Texas highways. 18-wheelers are used to carry cargo and account for as much as 85 percent of the cargo shipped in the United States.
Flatbed Trucks
A flatbed truck is the truck you see on the road with the trailer being flat and open. Flatbed trailers are used for ease of loading and typically feature goods or equipment tied down. We see many accidents from flatbed trucks that involve improper loading in addition to the usual truck accident causes.
Extra Duty Trucks
These are the heavy trucks, which are used to carry the largest equipment. They sometimes are extra long and may require special permits to operate.
Semi-Truck
Is another name for an 18-wheeler or big rig and is a trailer connected to and pulled by another trailer. These trucks require a professional driver (with a CDL) and account for the majority of truck accidents in Texas. Connected, or what is know as articulated vehicles, have special issues with control due to the two part nature (tractor and trailer). We see many accidents due to braking or steering input when the trailer is traveling at a different speed than the tractor, which can result in a jackknife accident or a loss of control.
Tanker Truck
A tanker truck is one that carries liquids and can be the subject of special regulations if the liquids are classified as hazardous materials.
Texas Truck Accident Lawyers
If you have lost a family member in a commercial vehicle accident, the attorney you select to represent you is a very important choice. Choose a law firm that handles truck accident lawsuits every day and one with a proven track record of success in truck accident litigation.
Additional Truck Accident Information:
If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury, please feel free to contact Gregory S. Baumgartner in Houston, Texas, at (281) 587-1111 or (866) 758-4LAW (toll free), or e-mail him at greg@texastriallawyers.com. Gregory S. Baumgartner has vast experience in handling Houston car accidents, truck accidents, brain injury, spinal injury, burn injury, defective products, personal injury, catastrophic personal injuries, wrongful death cases and drunk driving cases.