Truck Accident Lawyer

Midland Truck Accident Lawyers

Few vehicular accidents are as deadly or as serious as 18-wheeler accidents. In fact, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) estimates that over 4,800 large trucks were involved in motor crashes in 2017 alone, a 9% increase from the previous year.

The situation is even more dangerous in Midland, Odessa, and surrounding counties. With so much 18-wheeler traffic to service the oilfields, TXDOT reports that 11 percent of all highway fatalities happen in the Permian Basin, even though only two percent of the state’s population lives here.

Because of the sheer size of tractor-trailers and “big rigs,” truck drivers have a clear responsibility to be alert and vigilant. Drivers of oil tanker trucks have even greater duties to behave responsibly because their cargo is flammable and explosive, and the weight load shifts in the tank depending on how the tanker is driven. Trucking and oilfield companies also have an obligation to hire and train drivers who have the skills and experience for this kind of work.

If you’ve been catastrophically injured in an 18-wheeler accident in Midland, Odessa, or surrounding areas, our truck accident attorneys can fight for fair compensation on your behalf. With over a century of combined experience, our legal team at The Ammons Law Firm can investigate and prove your claim, relying on skilled investigators, advanced technology, and deep knowledge of the laws in Texas. At our firm, we’ve helped hundreds of people across the country recover maximum compensation in vehicle accidents: Let us help you today when you call for a consultation.

Consultations are always free and confidential. Contact us at (281) 801-5617 or message us online today.

Our Midland Truck Accident Lawyers Can Prosecute All Truck Accident Claims

In addition to causing almost 5,000 fatalities annually, there are almost half a million truck accidents across the United States each year, all of which have the potential to cause lasting, life-altering injuries. Due to their size and complexity, most 18-wheeler accidents occur when the massive trailer portion of the truck hits another vehicle or a pedestrian – and these incidents are almost always more dangerous for the other parties than for the truck driver. Our Midland truck accident attorneys can investigate and prosecute all truck accidents.

Some of the most common causes of truck accidents our Midland truck accident attorneys handle include:

Speeding
Ignoring traffic safety rules
Cell phone use and other distracted driving
Truck driver fatigue
DUI/DWI
Failure to yield to other drivers
Shifting weight loads
Truck tire defects
Failure to seek appropriate motor vehicle inspections
Overloaded trailers
Mechanical and brake failure
Lack of training and monitoring for new truck drivers

Because of their potential for damage and destruction, there are many federal and state regulations that govern large trucks, big rigs, and tractor-trailers of all types. For one thing, drivers must be fully-licensed and carry an active Commercial Driver’s License or CDL. For another, they must comply with federal hours of service regulations to avoid dangerous fatigue while driving. Trucking companies also have a responsibility to monitor their employees, maintain their fleet of trucks, and avoid pressuring drivers to meet unrealistic deadlines that would violate hours-of-service regulations.

Truck Accident Injuries

When the victim of a tractor-trailer accident is fortunate enough to survive, the injuries may still be devastating, ranging from paralysis to amputation. At our Midland truck accident law firm, we routinely see traumas that can take decades of medical supervision, physical therapy, and in-home care assistance to even begin to heal. These kinds of catastrophic injuries mean mounting medical bills and long-term expenses that few families have the resources to afford out-of-pocket.

Here are some of the most common truck accident injuries:

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
Fire and burn injuries
Paraplegia and quadriplegia from spinal cord injuries
Amputation and limb loss
Loss of hearing and eyesight
Severe internal organ damage

Contact Our Midland Truck Accident Attorneys for Help

Between complex federal regulations and the resources available to major trucking and oilfield companies, truck accident cases can be incredibly complicated to litigate. Thus, it is critical to have an experienced truck accident attorney on your side after you’ve sustained losses in an 18-wheeler accident. By carefully investigating the accident independently of the National Traffic Safety Board (NTSB) and law enforcement, our Midland truck accident attorneys will work hard to ensure that the evidence is preserved – and that you have the strongest possible case for compensation.

Our investigation may include any of the following:

Taking meticulous photographs of the crash scene, along with injuries, vehicles, and property damage
Interviewing key witnesses in the truck accident and gathering statements
Reviewing the full accident condition report
Inspecting the vehicles for defects and helping recreate the accident

If you or a family member were injured in a truck accident, contact our Midland truck accident attorneys today. Our Midland personal injury lawyers have the resources, training, and experience to prosecute all truck accident claims and recover fair compensation on your behalf.

We’re here to help you file a truck accident claim in Midland, Odessa, and throughout the Permian Basin. For more information, contact The Ammons Law Firm online or by phone at (281) 801-5617.

“I found Mr. Ammons and his associates to be highly qualified ethical attorneys. Mr. Ammons reached out to us often to keep us informed on how our son’s case was proceeding. Mr. Ammons worked to attain the best settlement for us while keeping the best interest of our son in his legal recommendations. Mr. Ammons and his associates are good people and I am very satisfied with the results he was able to attain for our son.”
– David M., Former Client
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