Investigations by Texas Trucking Accident Attorneys
Truck and auto collisions may result in catastrophic injuries, including accidental death. When your family is faced with the difficulty of pursuing litigation after a devastating trucking accident, our attorneys at Kennedy Hodges, L.L.P. will work with you to identify the cause of the accident and pursue every course of recovery against negligent parties.
Commercial vehicle negligence is often the cause of highway fatalities due to the speeds and size of load carried by the vehicle.
A truck accident may be caused by:
- Defective truck equipment: Trucks must be maintained so that they are safe for the highways. Unfortunately, due to negligent trucking companies, many trucks become overloaded or unsafe to drive.
- Trucking company negligence and negligent hiring: A trucking company has a duty to hire safe drivers, make sure that vehicles are safe to drive, and follow state and federal regulations. When a trucking company’s negligence leads to a catastrophic or fatal accident, our attorneys can help. Let us help you seek maximum compensation for your injuries.
- Overloaded trucks and unsecured loads: Overloaded trucks or unsecured loads are often the cause of serious trucking accidents. If a negligent company or driver caused the overload, we can pursue every cause of action on your behalf.
- Truck Driver Fatigue: Driver fatigue is one of the leading causes of truck accidents. Drivers must account for the hours they spend on the road in driving hour log books. Our attorneys will thoroughly investigate your case to assess whether there were any driving hour log violations.
- Drunk Driving Accidents / DUI: Our attorneys are highly experienced in catastrophic accidents and litigation arising out of drinking and driving. This litigation can become extremely complex when it involves large trucking companies, commercial driver’s licenses, DUI accidents, and multiple insurance carriers.
- Negligent maintenance: Many accidents are caused by the failure to properly maintain a vehicle. A tire blow out, defective equipment, or poor maintenance can result in a rollover or other serious accidents. Let us investigate your accident to protect your rights and claims.
- Inclement weather: When the weather causes driving conditions to be unsafe, truck drivers must exercise extra caution – or not be on the road at all. If you believe that a truck driver was negligent in traveling during dangerous weather conditions, we can help you pursue claims against every responsible party.
Contact us for a free consultation with a lawyer who is a Certified Personal Injury Trial Law Specialist • Se habla español • Off-site and evening appointments available • Call our Houston, Texas office today to assert your rights if you have suffered in a trucking or motor vehicle accident.
