Texas Truck Accident Lawyer

Truck Accidents On The Rise

Accidents involving large trucks are among the most dangerous on the road. Of those who are victims of such accidents, 94% are either injured or killed. Because of this risk, both the government and trucking companies have recently introduced measures and regulations aimed at reducing the number of these collisions on the road.

However, despite such new safety precautions, the number of fatal truck accidents is still on the rise. In Texas, the number of fatal truck collisions rose nearly 10%, from 401 in 2002 to 438 in 2003, even though the total number of fatal collisions in the state did not increase. More recently, in 2006, there were nearly 450 trucks involved in fatal crashes in Texas, causing a total of 498 deaths. In the same year, large trucks also caused over 10,200 injuries in Texas alone. The message is clear – the growing number of large trucks on the roads has significantly increased – and will continue to increase – the number of accidents associated with them.

If you or someone you love has been the victim of a large truck accident, get in touch with a Texas truck accident attorney at Williams Kherkher right away. The consultation is free – Call us at: 1-866-950-9000 today.