Austin, Texas Truck Accident Lawyers

Help if You've Been Injured in a Texas Truck Accident

Collisions between commercial trucks and cars or passenger trucks almost always result in life-changing injuries or tragic deaths. Because of the seriousness of these accidents, it's important to work with an experienced Austin personal injury attorney who will protect your rights.

At the law office of O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath in Austin, Texas, our injury attorneys have helped hundreds of injured people find financial recovery. Our attorneys understand the various state and federal regulations that affect truckers and the trucking industry. We know how trucking accidents occur and the strategies to successfully fight for you.

Contact our Austin law firm to speak with an experienced truck accident lawyer.

Causes of Truck Accidents

There are a number of possible causes of serious truck accidents, including driver error, trucking company negligence, and dangerous road conditions. A number of factors may have worked together to create the conditions for the accident.

• The truck driver may have been fatigued, under the influence or alcohol or drugs, or may have been momentarily negligent or reckless.
• A mechanical failure or brake failure can cause a truck override accident.
• A fastener may have failed to hold a load on top of a flatbed truck bed. Improperly loaded boxes moving around in an 18 wheeler can unbalance the entire semi.
• Road conditions can contribute to an accident. Was there road construction at the location? Was there improper signage or obstructed views? Was the driver going too fast for road conditions?
• Drivers around the truck may have caused dangerous conditions. Other drivers need to realize that trucks cannot stop or start quickly.

Experienced Attorneys Who Know How to Get Results

At O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath, our Texas trucking accident attorneys know that negligence comes in many forms, not just driver impairment. We thoroughly investigate every case, bringing in accident reconstruction experts when needed.

When multiple factors contributed to an accident, there may be multiple parties who can be held accountable. The serious injuries that are so often caused by truck accidents — such as traumatic head injuries and spinal cord injuries — are costly. It's important to explore every avenue for financial recovery.

Understand your legal rights. Schedule a free initial consultation with a Texas trucking accident lawyer. Contact us.

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