18 Wheeler Accidents — How The Law Office of Perry Piñón Can Help
El Paso, much like every other city in the United States, sees its fair share of trucks. Trucks are often much larger than other vehicles on the road. It’s no surprise, then, that these accidents are common. Truck crashes account for nearly 30 percent of road accidents, after all. If you’re a victim of a truck accident, our lawyer is ready to help.
Truck Accident Stats
Every year, roughly 300,000 truck accidents occur in the United States. Of these, about 4,000 of them result in death. They cause thousands upon thousands of dollars in damages and result in numerous injuries. Of all the accidents that happen on our roads, 18 wheeler accidents are among the most common of them all.
Why Are 18 Wheeler Accidents So Common?
Without 18 wheelers, commerce would be difficult to maintain, which is why we so many of them on the road. But semi-trucks are massive vehicles and driving one is incredibly different than driving a car. Plus, since truck drivers spend long hours on the road, it’s easy for them to become impaired. Here are some of the reasons why 18 wheeler accidents are so common:
- Truck drivers becoming fatigued after long hours on the road
- Cell phone use behind the wheel
- Companies overloading cargo onto semi trucks
- Skidding and other hazards caused by bad weather
- Having to stop suddenly because brakes on a semi truck have more of a delay than regular cars
- Hazardous turns, especially right turns
- Failure to maintain trucks between trips
- Drinking and driving
- Lane splitting (motorcycles)
Why It’s Important to Seek Legal Assistance After an 18 Wheeler Accident
When a truck crashes, the outcome is almost always catastrophic. It’s the Law Office of Perry Piñón’s job to gather the appropriate evidence in order to strengthen the victim’s claim. If you’ve been injured or lost a loved one in one of these accidents, it’s time to act. With help from an experienced lawyer, your claim will begin to take shape. When a truck accident occurs, the driver and the truck company may both be liable for any losses. Going up against a trucking company after an accident on your own is difficult and success is nearly impossible. The company may use all the tactics they have at their disposal to deny fault in the crash. For this reason, it’s best to seek legal counsel first and foremost. This way, your lawyer will be able to get to work building a solid claim against the opposing parties.
The aftermath of a truck crash can cause victims to spend time in the hospital. This will result in time off from work and loss of wages. Victims of accidents may be unable to pay any hospital bills due to the simple fact that they can’t be at work due to the injuries they sustained. This outcome can make recovering incredibly difficult and stressful. Instead of fearing the mounting medical bills, simply contact our law office. Mr. Piñón will do all in his power to build the strongest claim against the opposing party or parties.
What a Truck Accident Lawyer Will Do For You
Many different details can be to blame for truck crashes. Your lawyer is well aware of every scenario and will dig deep to gather the appropriate information regarding your case. Mr. Piñón will interview witnesses, review police and accident reports, gather data from the truck’s electronic control module as well as from the driving logs and records. All these details (and more) can account for the crash. Mr. Piñón is ready to take on your case.
In order to save from more monetary strife, the Law Office of Perry Piñón works on a contingency fee basis. This means that Mr. Piñón will only seek compensation if he wins your case and his compensation will come from the damages won in the trial. Once it’s all said and done, you’ll be able to recover comfortably without fear of having to pay for medical bills, vehicle maintenance, or legal fees. Contact us today to learn more about what our firm has to offer!