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Trucking accidents kill or injure thousands of men, women, and children in the United States every year.
Due to their size, most people involved in an accident with an eighteen-wheeler or large truck suffer serious injuries and, in some cases, death. Truck drivers and the trucking companies they work for are required by law to operate their trucks safely. The trucking industry is heavily regulated at both state and federal levels, but trucking companies often prioritize profits over safety, allowing drivers to operate trucks unsafely.
Truck accidents kill and injure thousands each year
According to the National Safety Council (NHTSA), in 2021, over 5,700 large trucks were involved in fatal crashes, representing a 49% increase over a 10-year period. Additionally, in 2021, 117,300 large trucks were
involved in crashes resulting in injury. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) reported a 52% increase in fatal crashes involving large trucks and buses between 2010 and 2021. Accidents involving large trucks are increasing, and the consequences are generally catastrophic. These trucks, weighing tens of thousands of pounds, can be like missiles traveling down the highway.
Steven Toups has over three decades of experience handling large truck accident cases in Southeast Texas. As an attorney born and raised in Beaumont, Texas, Steven takes great pride in helping Southeast Texans who suffer from the devastating effects of an accident with a large truck.
Tips to avoid accidents with large trucks
SaferAmerica, an organization that works to raise awareness of consumer safety, offers the following tips to avoid trucking accidents:
- Leave enough distance around them
- Never stop abruptly in front of them
- Avoid parking directly behind trucks
- Don’t assume they can see you
- Avoid distracted driving
Should I contact a lawyer to handle my truck accident case?
The answer is almost always yes. Truck accident victims typically do not know their rights after an accident. Without a truck accident lawyer, you will be dealing directly with insurance companies and their lawyers, whose goal is to prevent or limit your recovery. It's important to contact a lawyer as soon as possible after your accident, as the insurance company and their attorneys will have started their investigation immediately.
Truck accident cases are unique and require immediate investigation to secure onboard crash data before it is lost or recorded over by the trucking company. Remember that your claim has a strict statute of limitations. In Texas, this is generally two years from the date of the occurrence, with a few exceptions involving minors, incapacitated individuals, and active-duty military.
Contact Steven as soon as possible after your large truck accident so he can begin investigating your case. Let him handle the legal issues while you focus on your recovery.
Hire a local truck accident attorney with three decades of experience handling trucking cases
Your case is too important to be handled by an out-of-town lawyer with no connection to Southeast Texas. Steven was born in Beaumont, attended Beaumont schools, and graduated with high honors from Lamar University. After law school, he returned to his hometown to work as a lawyer and raise his family. He loves Southeast Texas and is dedicated to helping his fellow Southeast Texans who have been victims of serious accidents.
Don’t trust out-of-town lawyers claiming to be Beaumont lawyers. Ask them where they live, where they were born, where they work, and where they currently raise their own family. Let Steven put his 30 years of experience to work for you.
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Truck accidents are caused by a variety of factors, including but not limited to:
Fatigue
Maintenance issues
Overloaded trucks
Poorly maintained vehicles
Speeding
Running off the road
Failing to yield the right of way
Aggressive driving behavior
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Driving too fast for various weather conditions
Unsafe reflectors, lights, or other warning devices
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