There are many factors that can cause Houston truck accidents, each of them as dangerous as the next. Because of the weight and speed of tractor-trailer trucks on the road, the wrecks they cause usually result in serious injuries and even loss of life.
One of the primary factors in Houston truck accidents are the drivers of the rigs. They may be driving while impaired, overly fatigued, or without proper safety training. Most common of all, however, drivers of 18-wheelers may be driving in an overly-aggressive manner.
Aggressive truck drivers cause thousands of accidents each year. These aggressive drivers, under pressure from their parent companies or just being personally negligent, drive too fast and out-of-control, putting themselves and those around them in significant danger.
When someone is driving aggressively, their excessive speeds make it hard for them to control their vehicle, making it much more likely for trucks to jackknife or slide out around sharp corners. Aggressive truckers are also less aware of other drivers on the road, increasing their chances of side-swiping other cars while changing lanes or causing multi-car wrecks in intersections.
Tractor-trailer truck drivers are not the only ones to blame, however. The danger of aggressive driving usually goes further, tracing back to the trucking companies who set unrealistic schedules and make pay contingent on meeting them. This creates a culture that encourages aggressive driving.
When it comes to negligent truck drivers, equal blame can also be placed on negligent trucking companies. In either case, Texas residents injured as a result of these negligent actions have a right to recover compensation form the accident, receiving damages for their medical bills, physical therapy, emotional pain or suffering, and more.
If you or a loved one has been injured by an overly-aggressive truck driver, call the Houston truck accident lawyers at Denena & Points to learn more about your legal rights. An initial consultation with an attorney is always free, and taking action with a Houston truck accident lawyer will protect you against the insurance companies. (877) 307-9500.