Semi Truck Accident Attorney in North Texas & Southern Oklahoma
No one plans to be in a car accident with a semi-truck. But, when an 18-wheeler collides with a passenger vehicle, the results can be catastrophic — and the trucking company will have lawyers working against you immediately. David M. Kennedy fights back.
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Understand Your Rights
After a Trucking Accident
Commercial trucks like big rigs and delivery trucks present unique dangers to smaller vehicles and their passengers. Because of their larger size, truck accidents can be far more devastating than ordinary car accidents. When cars collide with trucks, it's almost always the people in the car who are injured or killed.
If you were recently involved in an accident with a semi-truck or 18-wheeler, you should learn about your rights and legal options by speaking with the Law Office of David M. Kennedy, P.C. There is absolutely no charge to discuss your claims with David.
Areas of Liability We Investigate
Trucking accidents are rarely simple. We investigate a wide range of factors that may have contributed to your accident — including liability that extends well beyond the driver alone:
Inadequate Driver Training
There may have been inadequate training related to safe driving techniques, general safety issues, and defensive driving — exposing the carrier to direct liability for the conduct of their drivers.
Unrealistic Schedules & Pressure
Some companies encourage faster vehicle speeds and more hours of consecutive operation than advisable. Despite the safety risks, unrealistic schedules pressure drivers to hurry, bend the rules, and cut safety corners.
Driver Fatigue
Truck driver fatigue is a factor in a significant number of trucking accidents. Federal Hours of Service regulations exist for a reason — when carriers push drivers past legal limits, they bear responsibility for the consequences.
Shoddy Maintenance & NAFTA Violations
NAFTA has increased 18-wheeler traffic on Texas roadways significantly, with shoddy maintenance and licensing avoidance being known consequences. Many companies have a hidden history of safety violations and regulatory defiance.
Improper Loading
When cargo is loaded incorrectly or exceeds legal weight limits, it can cause tire blowouts, rollovers, and load shifts that send trucks careening into other vehicles. The company that loaded the trailer may be a separate liable party.
Safety Violation History
Many trucking companies have a documented history of safety violations they work to conceal. We know how to find and use those records — and federal safety databases — to build the strongest possible case.
Critical Evidence — Act Fast
What Compensation May Be Available
You do not want to face the insurance company — whose goal is to not pay you a dime — without skilled legal representation. We understand that your needs are immediate, and there are steps the Firm can take right away to ensure your rights are protected.
— Law Office of David M. Kennedy, P.C.Further Reading
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There is absolutely no charge to discuss your claims with David.