At Charles J. Argento, our experienced underride truck accident attorney in Houston knows the devastation these dangerous and potentially deadly collisions can cause our residents and their families.
Unfortunately, our Texas economy relies heavily on the trucking industry, which can bring an overwhelming number of semi-trucks and other commercial vehicles to our roadways every day, around the clock.
When our clients are injured in underride truck accidents, their lives can change without notice.
An underride truck accident occurs when a smaller vehicle hits the truck’s side or back and continues to slide under the trailer. Because of the nature of these crashes, the passenger vehicle’s occupants are the ones whose lives are in danger.
If you have been injured or lost a loved one in an underride truck accident in Harris County, contact our skilled Houston personal injury lawyer today to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.
Why Do Underride Truck Accidents Occur in Houston, Texas?
Anyone who has traveled next to an 18-wheeler in Texas knows that semi-trucks have a much higher profile than passenger vehicles. Often, the top of a car may only reach as high as the semi’s wheels, which immediately spells danger for those traveling alongside.
Underride accidents occur when during collisions where a smaller car slides into the space beneath the trailer.
There are many ways underride accidents happen in Texas, including:
Rear-End Collisions
When semi-trucks are speeding or traveling too fast for the conditions, the truck driver may be required to slam on the brakes to avoid an accident ahead of them. Unfortunately, the motorists behind them may not have enough time to avoid a rear-end collision with the truck, where their vehicle becomes wedged beneath the truck’s trailer.
When a truck is not protected by side guards, it can cause an underride accident when merging into the paths of other vehicles.
The lack of guards is one of the main causes of underride truck accidents throughout the country.
While the FMSCA requires semi-trucks to have two vertical steel bars extending down from the truck’s frame, with a horizontal crossbar bar measuring approximately two feet from the ground on the back of the truck, not all semi owners or trucking companies have installed them on their vehicles. This can lead to severe truck accident injuries and even death.
Another common cause of 18-wheeler underride collisions in Texas is improper guards.
When trucking companies do not install the proper guards — that accurately fit the truck’s size and length — people are going to get hurt.
Since semi-trucks are not required to have side guards yet, they must have tape and lights on the sides of the truck to warn other motorists of the potential for underride dangers.
When the lights or tape is defective, underride accidents can occur without notice.
If you have been injured or lost a loved one in an underride truck accident in Texas, contact our skilled truck accident attorney in Houston today to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.
We will outline your complete damages and aggressively pursue the insurance company for your full financial recovery.
WHAT TYPE OF FINANCIAL RECOVERY CAN I PURSUE AFTER AN UNDERRIDE TRUCK ACCIDENT IN HOUSTON, TEXAS?
Your financial recovery options are dictated by your injuries and how they impact your day-to-day activities and overall quality of life. That means our strategic legal approach is unique to each client we represent.
That may include financial recovery for:
Property Damage
Current and Future Medical Care Needs
Lost Wages and Diminished Working Capacity
Temporary or Permanent Disability
Mental Anguish
Pain And Suffering
If you have been hurt or lost a loved one in an underride truck accident in Texas, contact our experienced personal injury attorneys in Houston today to schedule a free consultation.
AT CHARLES J. ARGENTO & ASSOCIATES, OUR PERSONAL INJURY LAW FIRM IN HOUSTON, TEXAS ALSO FOCUSES ON THE FOLLOWING PRACTICE AREAS:
Getting hurt or losing a loved one in an underride truck accident in Texas is devastating.
Our experienced underride truck accident attorney in Houston wants to help you pick up the pieces.
Contact our dedicated truck accident attorney in Harris County at (713) 225-5050 for a no-obligation free consultation today.
If you cannot come to us, we will come to you. Call us now to learn how we can help you pursue the negligent driver who caused your injuries, so you can pursue the financial recovery you deserve.
We accept personal injury cases on a contingency basis and earn our fees only when you recover damages with our assistance.
Charles J. Argento focuses his practice on serious personal injury, auto accidents, wrongful death, and product liability. With over 37+ years of experience, he is known for aggressive representation and securing high-value results for injured clients across Texas. He has earned numerous prestigious awards, including Super Lawyer, AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell for 22 consecutive years, and a 10/10 rating by Avvo.
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