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Common Causes of Truck Accidents

When you are involved in a commercial truck accident, you must be aware of the causes of these kinds of accidents. If the accident was not your fault, but caused my negligence on the part of the other driver, malfunctioning equipment, or some other reason, you may be able to seek compensation from the driver whose fault it was, or the manufacturer of the faulty equipment. There are many other reasons a trucking accident many occur. Contact a Houston truck accident lawyer today if you have been involved in a truck accident. The following are some common causes of truck accidents:

• Defective Truck Equipment: If any part of the truck malfunctions, this can cause a devastating accident. The weight and size of a commercial truck could cause the truck to gain too much momentum and speed for the driver to control it after it malfunctions.
• Trucking Company Negligence: If the truck has not been properly serviced or cared for, this can lead to accidents. For example, brakes on commercial trucks need to be replaced frequently. If the trucking company fails to do so, they may be held responsible for the accident.
• Overloaded Trucks: If a truck is overloaded, the brakes and other parts of the engine may not be able to function properly under the strain. Additionally, the truck may be difficult to control for the driver. If this is the case, again, the trucking company may be at fault.
• Tired Driver: Truck drivers are forced to drive very long hours sometimes crossing several states in one day. Many of resort to taking caffeine pills or other drugs to stay awake. If a driver falls asleep, this can cause an accident. Likewise, if a driver is just tired, their reaction time to potentially dangerous situations can be impaired.

These are just some of the common causes of truck accidents. Contact an attorney from our firm to discuss your case and determine if you are entitled to compensation for the injuries and damages that you sustained.

Truck Accident Attorney Serving Houston

Kennedy Hodges, LLP is experienced in truck accident cases. We are aware of the devastation and trauma that a truck accident can cause. If you have been injured, or if someone you love was injured or killed in a truck accident, contact our firm today so we can help you seek the compensation you deserve for your pain and suffering.

Contact a Houston truck accident attorney today to discuss the details of your case and deter mine your best course of action.