Our Texas tow truck crash attorneys just posted an article about a wrecker truck driver that pulled out in front of an oncoming motorcycle on Saturday in southwest Houston. The bike was traveling at high speed and the unexpected tow truck crash killed the rider.

Also on Saturday in the morning at about 5:30 a.m., a tow truck driver crashed into the rear of a Chevy Cavalier with two men inside on the Southwest Freeway in Sugar Land, Texas. The car erupted in flames after the impact. The Texas tow truck crash attorneys at Denena Points, PC note that the passenger fortunately managed to escape the tow truck wreck and was later transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital in serious condition. But we are deeply saddened to report that the driver was trapped in the smashed vehicle and died. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of the driver and with the injured passenger, hoping for his full recovery.

The tow truck driver fled the scene, but the wrecker truck company responsibly made him go back to the site of the wreck. The driver was charged with failure to stop and render aid, and authorities were continuing to investigate. (KHOU.com, 3/15/14)

Wrecker Trucks are Massive and can easily Inflict Severe and Fatal Injuries in a Crash

Tow trucks are massive, immensely powerful vehicles. After all, they’re meant to haul other vehicles: from ordinary passenger cars to fire trucks and 18-wheelers. In a wreck with a tow truck, an ordinary passenger car or a motorcycle doesn’t stand a chance. And their occupants and riders are at very high risk of serious injury or death. There’s a reason those massive vehicles are called “wrecker” trucks.

Because of the high risk of injury or death to victims of a tow truck wreck, the trucks’ drivers should abide by the government safety laws governing commercial truck drivers. These drivers have a legal duty of care regarding the safety of pedestrians and other vehicle occupants. And tow truck companies should ensure that their drivers follow the laws and safety rules. In accidents with commercial vehicles, the employer could be held financially liable too for a driver’s accident under the doctrine of respondeat superior. Basically, the doctrine makes the employer answer for the employee’s negligence.

When wrecker truck drivers breach that duty and injure you or kill your loved one, you might be eligible for a full financial recovery for your injuries and losses. Of course, no amount of financial compensation can ever replace a lost life or a lost limb, but victims of negligent tow truck drivers should still try to hold them financially accountable for their actions. Only if they pay for their disregard of others’ safety might they learn to respect your rights and avoid other needless crashes and tragedies.

Contact Us to learn Your Legal Options after a Tow Truck Wreck Harms You

In a civil lawsuit against a negligent truck driver, you may face difficult challenges. Those challenges might include a highly paid defense team brought by the trucking company and their insurers. You need a Texas tow truck crash attorney with successful experience against the big insurance companies and trucking companies.

At Denena Points, PC, we will aggressively fight for your rights and the full financial compensation you deserve from the trucking company and the driver. We have a background in the trucking industry, and we know how to successfully resolve these cases for our clients.

Call our Board Certified attorneys today for a free, no obligation legal consultation. Let us help you understand your legal rights, your options, and evaluate your eligibility for a financial recovery for the needless harm you’ve suffered. Reach us at 713-807-9500 or through our online contact form. Put our expertise and advocacy o work for your benefit.

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