Fort Worth Trucking Accident Lawyer

At O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath, we have represented clients injured by negligent semi truck and tractor trailer drivers. Over the years, our attorneys have studied the complexities of how trucking accidents occur and the strategies to successfully fight for the victim's rights. If you or a loved one has been injured in a trucking accident, contact O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath ASAP.

Trucking is a very dangerous profession and about 600 drivers a year die in highway accidents. In addition, driving certain types of rigs like tankers and flatbeds is probably the most dangerous major occupations in the country. According to the 2006 Crash Statistics, did you know that in Texas.

1. 446 Large Trucks were Involved in Fatal Crashes

2. 498 Fatalities in Crashes Involving Large Trucks

3. 16,881 Large Trucks in Non-Fatal Crashes

4. 6,854 Large Trucks were Involved in Injury Crashes

5. 10,265 Injuries in Crashes Involving Large Trucks

6. 10,027 Large Trucks Involved in Tow away Crashes

There are many reasons why trucking accidents occur. At times, these big trucks are loaded in an unsafe manner, driven by inexperienced and fatigued drivers, and/ or drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Our roads are unsafe for these reasons and many others.

According to the National Transportation Safety Board, the majority of trucking accidents occur on straight, level, dry, paved roadways during typical work week days. Some of the more common accidents are when the rig jackknifes. This is when the drive axle brakes lock up and bends into a V-shape in an uncontrolled skidding movement. Other types of truck accidents involve roll-overs and brake failures. At O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath, our Texas trucking accident attorneys know that negligence comes in many forms, and we can help you obtain the compensation you deserve.

For more information about your legal rights and options, or to schedule an appointment with a Texas trucking accident lawyer, please contact us.