Truck Accidents - Attorneys
/ Lawyers - Dallas, Texas 
Early response and effective liability assessment of truck accidents, in coordination with experienced and qualified accident investigators and reconstruction experts, is completely necessary regarding truck accident. Truck accident cases present unique challenges and issues not usually encountered in typical motor vehicle accident cases, including:
 | Greater likelihood of substantial damage claims; |
| Juror prejudice against truck drivers and trucking companies; |
| Claims of negligence in the areas of driver hiring, qualification and training; |
| Claims of negligence in the areas of vehicle maintenance; |
| Conflicting or overlapping insurance coverages for leased tractors or trailers; |
| Claims by co-drivers or unauthorized passengers; |
| Claims by employees covered by workers' compensation insurance in a different state; |
| Subject to more governmental regulations than non-commercial vehicles; and |
| Unique physical limitations on driver and equipment due to the size and bulk of vehicles. |
Resources:
| U.S. Department of Transportation |
| Federal Highway Safety Administration |
| Bureau of Transportation Statistics |
| Texas Department of Transportation |
Government Regulations:
| Code of Federal Regulations
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