Commercial Truck Accidents in Texas

The necessity for having commercial trucks deliver goods in our community is unquestionable and we willingly share the road with them on a daily basis. As in any industry, when carelessness or neglect enters the picture and people get injured or killed, the law must step in and bring justice for the victims. Personal injury attorneys who are well versed in commercial trucking accidents become indispensable when this occurs.

Trucking Laws

• In the state of Texas, truck drivers who travel within a 150 mile radius are not required to keep a log of their driving, but their employers are required to. They must ensure that the drivers are not driving for more than 12 hours and the employer must keep this log for a minimum of six months. One of the reasons commercial trucking accidents occur is due to driver fatigue.
• In Texas, the driving age for commercial driving is 18, whereas in most other states, the driving age required is 21.
• Texas law does not require that intrastate truck drivers speak or read English. The driver's license exam can even be taken in Spanish.
• There are different speed limits for different types of vehicles and also for different times of day. For commercial trucks, these speeds are usually lower than other vehicles and also are lower after sunset. If a trucking accident occurs, whether the speed limit was violated is a factor one would want to have investigated.

Actions to Take

I f you or someone you care about has been involved in a commercial trucking accident in the Dallas or surrounding area, you need to contact a Dallas commercial trucking accident attorney as quickly as possible. Often times, almost immediately after such an accident happens, many commercial trucking companies will send out an investigator to the scene of the accident before you are able to even think about legal details. It is possible that valuable evidence of the trucking company's liability could be lost.

At the Lenahan Law Firm, we have a Dallas commercial truck accident lawyer experienced in representing clients who have been injured or killed. With our skills, we can thoroughly investigate each angle of the accident to build a case for your defense so that you receive the compensation you deserve. Having a competent lawyer on your side can make a tragedy at least more bearable if you fair and equitable compensation for your losses.

Contact a Dallas Commercial Truck Accident Attorney in our office for a free consultation and we will review the details of your case.