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Texas Truck Accident Statistics


Aa a Dallas-Fort Worth personal injury lawyer I know that any kind of motor vehicle accident can be a life-changing event. Whether your injuries are minor or severe, you never look at the road or driving quite the same after surviving a serious traffic collision. However, truck wrecks are in a category of misfortune entirely unto themselves. Because 18-wheeler crashes involve massive vehicles weighing several tons, these wrecks are typically much more severe than your average auto accident.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Big Rig Wreck Statistics
Because tractor-trailer accidents can be so potentially dangerous, the NHTSA authorized a study to look at the various data surrounding semi-truck accidents. The study took into consideration120,000 accidents to analyze truck-related trends and data. The trends showed that 50% of truck-related accidents are two-vehicle crashes, and of those, 88% involve a semi-truck colliding with a non-semi.


In wrecks involving tractor-trailers, 44% of people injured in a tractor trailer accident suffer incapacitating injuries. Tragically, approximately 9% die. This means that 53% of people driving other vehicles in truck-related accidents suffer an incapacitating injury or death as a result of a truck accident. This is an absolutely staggering number, and is exponentially higher than all other types of motor vehicle injury statistics.

You Need An Experienced Personal Injury Attorney Who Knows The Law
The federal government is extremely strict about semi truck driving laws. Because large trucks are so potentially dangerous, federal laws govern the amount of time that a driver may be on the road, how long a trucker can drive without resting, and many other important factors.

When you suffer an injury from a truck accident, you need someone to be your advocate - to help you who knows the various federal and state laws governing truck accidents. These types of cases typically involve investigations and a thorough study of the facts to effectively pursue a case. Make sure to find a personal injury lawyer who is qualified to effectively analyze your case, discover all the facts, and help you get the recovery you deserve.

Mark Anderson has been fighting for the rights of innocent motorists and their families since 1991. He knows what it takes to pursue a successful claim against the big trucing companies. Call now for a free no obligation on your personal situation.

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One of the most common questions a new client has is “What is my case worth?”

The truth is that it is extremely difficult to estimate any injury claim's value until the injured party has ended medical treatment and is either well or as well as he or she is going to get. Only then can you truly put a figure on the damages that should be sought.


There is nothing worse than settling a claim too soon because once you settle, it's final. If your conditions worsen after prematurely accepting a settlement then you have no choice but to pay any additional medical bills yourself. Once your case settles, you cannot force the insurance company to also pay for your medical care in the future.