Truck accidents in Houston confront the victim with dangers they just don’t face in ordinary auto accidents. Photos of a recent Houston accident where a taxi smashed into a stalled tanker truck show a crushed front end on the SUV-type taxi. If the taxi had been a smaller vehicle, even an ordinary passenger sedan, the visible vehicle damage from the wreck likely would have appeared even worse.
The large, commercial trucks we call “semi” trucks or 18-wheelers, have a very high ground clearance compared to ordinary passenger cars. This extra high ground clearance helps them carry their heavy cargos safely over bumps and irregularities in the roadways when fully loaded.
A large percentage of car wrecks with trucks occur when cars crash into the backs of the trucks in front of them. The high ground clearance of the truck permits the car to travel fully or partially under the truck before finally grinding to a halt. The hood of the car might pass cleanly beneath the truck, while the truck’s undercarriage shears off the top half of the car. Car occupants might be sheared apart as well.
When you’re injured in a truck collision, or you lose beloved family members to such a wreck, you need an experienced Houston truck accident lawyer to help you get justice. You need help to obtain the financial compensation that you need from the trucking company to pay for your extensive truck accident injuries. Our Texas Board Certified personal injury attorneys have in-depth experience litigating accident claims on behalf of injured victims and their families. We can answer important questions about your accident in a free legal consultation. We can also provide you with a helpful book that tells you about the process and potential pitfalls of accident claims. Call us now at (877) 307-9500. We’re here for you, when you need us.