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When passenger cars get involved in accidents with an 18 wheelers, the results can be catastrophic for those in the smaller vehicle. While accidents between two cars can cause serious injuries and fatalities, the risk is much higher when an 18 wheeler is involved.
While most cars weigh around 4,000 to 5,000 pounds, the legal weight for an 18 wheeler under federal regulations is 80,000 pounds. The force of being hit with such a massive object is enough to total most smaller vehicles.
The truck’s center of gravity is much higher than a smaller vehicle as well. When 2 passenger cars hit each other, their bumpers soften some of the blow. When a car is hit by an 18 wheeler, the bumpers do not align, resulting in higher damages in the smaller vehicle.
Because a semi truck can cause such serious damage to a smaller vehicle and its occupants, there are strict regulations for the trucking industry that outline:
- How much insurance is required
- Size and weight restrictions
- Commercial driver’s license oversight
- Driving hours and routes
A serious trucking accident can change the life of an individual and their family forever. There may be sudden loss of income along with expensive medical bills. If you or a loved one has been involved in a truck accident, you need a lawyer who will fight for you and get you the compensation you deserve.
Information contained in this report represents reportable data collected from Texas Peace Officer’s Crash Reports (CR-3) received and processed by the Department as of May 15, 2016.
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Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P. has been focused on client needs and getting serious results since 1964. We represent people who have been injured or have lost a loved one in a truck accident. For more than 40 years, we have used our knowledge of the trucking industry to serve truck accident victims in the Greater Houston area. If you have been injured please contact us for a free consultation.
In a car/truck accident, the car generally loses, with disastrous results for the driver and passengers in the car. In order to make a case for clients injured in car/truck crashes, it is important to gather evidence as quickly as possible. Early and thorough investigation can be critical to establishing liability and recovering compensation.
Information contained in this report represents reportable data collected from Texas Peace Officer’s Crash Reports (CR-3) received and processed by the Department as of May 15, 2016.
Injuries in Trucking Accidents:
- Head trauma
- Spinal cord injuries
- Whiplash, neck and back injuries
- Burns
- Amputations
- Disfigurement
- Brain damage
- Paraplegia/quadriplegia
- Wrongful Death/Fatalities
When you and your family are faced with the difficult reality of living with the effects of a traumatic injury or caring for a loved one with serious injuries after a truck/big rig accident, the attorneys of Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P. in Houston, Texas, can help get you the compensation you need and deserve.
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For a free initial consultation with a Houston vehicular accident lawyer at Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P., call 713-574-5089 or contact us online.
