Commercial Trucking Accidents
Austin Trucking Accident Attorneys
Motorists share the roads with many types of commercial trucks. Most commercial trucks are used to haul goods throughout the state, region or nation. Many commercial truck drivers are under pressure to arrive at their drop-off and pick-up locations at a specific time. This pressure to perform, combined with any noncompliance with state and federal truck regulations, can result in serious trucking accidents.
If you are someone you care about has been injured in a serious car accident with a commercial truck, contact the Central Texas commercial vehicle crash attorneys from The Stewart Law Firm, PLLC today. We offer free consultations.
Central Texas Vehicle Crash Lawyers Protecting the Rights of the Injured
Our Texas law firm is steadfast in the pursuit of justice for our injured clients. We seek fair and full compensation for people whose lives have been affected by truck accidents. We handle serious and catastrophic injury claims as well as wrongful death claims.
As skilled Austin trucking accident lawyers, we successfully handle commercial vehicle accidents involving the following:
- Agricultural and/or farming trucks
- Box trucks
- Busses
- Cabs
- Cement trucks
- Delivery trucks and vans
- Garbage trucks
- Passenger vans
- Refrigerated trucks and vans
- Semi trucks
- Tow trucks
- Tractor trailers
Causes of Commercial Trucking Accidents
We rely upon the professional experience of accident reconstruction experts to determine how the accident occurred and who or what is responsible. Often, commercial truck accidents are the result of negligence such as:
- Negligent hiring practices
- Driver fatigue
- Driver under influence of drugs or alcohol
- Driver medical issues that affect driving ability
- Negligent truck maintenance
- Other noncompliance with state and federal trucking regulations
Attorney Stephen Stewart has extensive knowledge of truck regulations, which are issued and enforced by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Our law firm can readily identify the liable party or parties and hold them accountable for their harmful actions.
Additionally, attorney Stewart is on the State Board of Directors for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Texas. His participation in this organization gives him significant experience holding truckers who drive drunk accountable.
If you or someone you care about was injured in a highway crash with a large commercial vehicle, please contact us to arrange a free initial consultation.
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