Overweight trucks are considered semi truck, or tractor trailer that can be up to 80,000 lbs when loaded. When involved in an accident these vehicles can be devastating to other vehicles causing untold personal injury and damages.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident because of possible brake failure, contact a lawyer who is familiar with overweight truck accidents or call 1-888-762-5988 (1-888-ROCKY-88).

The Texas highway system is designed to accommodate traffic up to certain vehicle weights and sizes. Of the existing 77,000 miles of highway in Texas;

• 4% percent of the entire system is designed for heavy-duty use.
• 42% of the state highway system is designed for medium-duty use.
• Over 50% of the state’s highways are light-duty highways.

Fatal crashes involving trucks increased over the ten year period of 1994 to 2004 from 333 to 423 deaths.

Contact a lawyer who is familiar with overweight truck accidents or call 1-888-762-5988 (1-888-ROCKY-88).