A tractor-trailer, semi truck or commercial vehicle involved accident can be catastrophic. Because of this the need for an aggressive capable law firm is a necessity. We at The Law Firm of Rocky Walton P.C. have the experience, knowledge and resources to handle the smallest to the largest cases.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a trucking accident, contact a Truck Accident Lawyer or call 1-888-762-5988 (1-888-ROCKY-88)
There are several types of commercial vehicle accidents:
- Backing
- Turning
- Rear-end collision
- Rollovers
- Lane changing
Any of these can cause devastating property and personal injury. As a Texas Truck Accident Lawyer, we are prepared to assist and help from the beginning to the very end of your case. From assisting with the rental of a vehicle to the settlement we are there with caring professionals to help.
Truck Accident Statistics:
- An average of about 5,000 trucks are involved in a fatal traffic accident each year.
- Tractors pulling one semi trailer are the most common truck configuration, accounting for about 60% of all trucks involved in a fatal accident.
- Texas, California, and Florida had the greatest number of truck involvements over the period 1996 to 2000.
- The number of persons killed in accidents involving a truck decreased to 5,567 in 2000, compared with an average of 5,647 from 1997-1999.
- The number of truck drivers killed in traffic accidents increased from 658 in 1998 to 713 in 2000.
- About 360 pedestrians and 70 bicyclists are killed each year in traffic accidents involving trucks.
Contact a Truck Accident Lawyer or call 1-888-762-5988 (1-888-ROCKY-88)
