Top Truck Accident Factors

Top Truck Accident Factors
Did you know that, in most cases, the occupants of passenger vehicles sustain the most serious injuries or die because of a collision with a large commercial truck? Only in a minority of cases is it the driver of a large truck who sustains injuries or dies from complications related to the wreck. In fact, it has been determined that in many truck accidents it is the truck driver or the truck that is the cause of the accident.

According to the results of a 2005 study conducted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), most truck wrecks are caused by the truck driver. The study found that common causes included speeding, the use of prescription and over-the-counter drugs, unfamiliarity with the road, fatigue, and weather conditions.

If you were involved in a Texas truck wreck in the Houston area and have suffered serious injuries or experienced the death of a loved one, a Houston truck accident attorney at the firm of Denena & Points is available to help you recover compensation. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries, medical costs, and emotional distress. The attorneys at Denena & Points are experienced personal injury litigators who want to help you. For a free consultation, call 713-807-9500 or 877-307-9500.