Temple – Killen– Waco – Trucking Accident Lawyer

According to the Department of Transportation in 2005 there were:

4,932 Large Trucks Involved in Fatal Crashes
5,212 Fatalities in Crashes Involving Large Trucks
139,772 Large Trucks Involved in Non-Fatal Crashes
60,617 Large Trucks Involved in Injury Crashes

Accidents involving trucks are among the most dangerous and most deadly in the nation. In 2005, Texas alone had a combined 15,589 fatal and non-fatal crashes. If you have been injured by an 18-wheeler or any other type of a commercial truck, it is important that you contact an experienced trucking accident lawyer to start working for you. O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath can advocate for your rights and help you get the compensation you deserve. Whether there is construction on I-35, I-35E, I-35W, US Highway 287 or any other road these large semi-trucks are on, there will always be significant risks posed by these conditions. Handling these cases requires a working knowledge of the framework of trucking regulations, and this goes above and beyond the legal knowledge required for a more typical personal injury case.

Reasons for Crashes

Truck drivers repeatedly break federal laws by:
Failing to stay in their proper lane
Failing to yield to others
Driving too fast
Not paying attention to the road while using their cellular phone
Disobeying traffic laws
Overloading their trucks

What We Can Do For You

The truth of the matter is that those involved in a trucking accident often suffer serious physical harm or death as a result of the negligent party. The complexity of these cases means that you should consult an experienced attorney and should NOT rely on the trucking company’s insurance adjuster to look out for your interests. Whether it’s the trucking company pushing their drivers to have their goods delivered on time or the greedy driver, himself, trying to drive more than the allowable time, these companies and truck drivers owe a duty to the public and should operate their semi-trucks in a safe manner. To protect your legal rights, it is important to contact us as soon as possible after the accident. Please contact an experienced 18-wheeler trucking accident attorney at O’Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath for legal advice so we can give you the help you need and get you the compensation that you deserve.