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Crashes Caused By Commercial Trucks Entering Road


Despite the fact that commercial truck drivers are trained professionals, it is alarming the number of serious auto accidents involving 18 wheelers are actually the fault of a negligent truck driver. As a Texas truck wreck lawyer, I know that many of these such crashes occur when a semi is entering the flow of traffic on a busy road (whether it's a ramp on to a freeway or an intersection on a city street).

If you've driven I-35W in Fort Worth, for example - or any major road in DFW for that matter - then you've probably found yourself in a situation where a large truck is trying to force its way into the right lane from the entrance ramp. Even though big rig drivers know they have the burden of special responsibility since they are professional drivers carrying a heavy load, they still try to bully other vehicles out of their way, assuming that just because their truck is so much bigger than your car or motorcycle they have special privileges.

That is not the case. Commercial truck drivers know that they must ensure that there is enough distance between their trailer and any other traffic coming up behind them before attempting to merge onto the highway.

Similarly, truck drivers must make sure that they have enough room and time before making a maneuver on smaller roads too. Many fatal collisions have occurred due to the fault of a trucker who obstructs a two way street by pulling over both lanes of traffic while attempting to turn on to the roadway. This is dangerous driving, jeopardizing the safety of other motorists - and the truck drivers know it.

Unfortunately, if you have been injured in an accident caused by a negligent truck driver, achieving justice is not nearly so simple - or so cut-and-dry as you might think. Trucking companies are notorious for their dirty tricks to try and avoid paying personal injury and wrongful death victims the full and fair compensation they deserve. They approach claims against their drivers just as they would any other business transaction: with the sole goal of protecting their profits.

Hiring an experienced Texas commercial truck wreck attorney is essential if you hope to take on a claim against an 18 wheeler driver and win. To help you understand your legal rights, please contact the Anderson Law Firm toll free nationwide at 800-354-6275. If you're calling locally you may call at Fort Worth 817-294-1900 or Dallas 214-327-8000.


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The Anderson Law Firm offers free no obligation consultations to people injured in accidents or who have suffered physical harm as a result of someone else's actions. We do not charge you to initially discuss your situation and establish whether you have a claim to pursue. You can call us and discuss your case over the phone, we can set up an appointment for you to come into our office, or we can visit you in your home anywhere in the metroplex.

If after meeting with us you decide that we are the best personal injury lawyer for you, then we will enter into a contingent fee agreement. This means that we only get paid when we win a settlement or jury verdict in your favor. You don't pay us anything up front. We will cover all expenses spent working on your case. Only when we win for you will you need to pay us. If we don't win, then you owe us nothing.

Contact us online now or call us 24 hours a day toll free on 1-800-354-MARK (1-800-345-6-275). You can also call us locally in Fort Worth on 817-294-1900 or in Dallas on 214-327-8000.


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