Austin, Dallas Semi Tractor Trailer Lawyers – Dangerous Trucks
“A total of 3,163 people died in large truck crashes in 2009. Fourteen percent of these deaths were truck occupants, 70 percent were occupants of cars and other passenger vehicles, and 14 percent were pedestrians, bicyclists or motorcyclists.” – Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
Large commercial trucks are among the most dangerous vehicles on the road. These semi tractor-trailers and 18-wheelers have a fatal crash rate that is more than 50% greater than the rate for all other vehicles. Some of the factors that lead to semi tractor-trailer accidents are driver fatigue; reckless driving; poorly maintained vehicles, including tires, brakes and trailer frames; and excess cargo weight. From cross-country tractor-trailers to local gravel trucks, these dangerous trucks – and their drivers – pose a serious threat to public safety.
Slack & Davis truck accident lawyers understand the complex variables involved in truck and tractor-trailer accidents, and we offer the expertise, resources and diligence necessary to quickly determine causes of and demonstrate liability for every accident. Led by attorney Mike Davis, our team has successfully litigated numerous cases involving serious injuries and wrongful death from tractor-trailer and commercial truck accidents. Contact the truck accident attorneys at Slack & Davis to learn more.
Resources
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
| Sign up for our e-newsletter |  |
Slack & Davis, L.L.P. (Principal office in Austin, Texas) All rights reserved. | Disclaimer | Site Map
Austin: 2705 Bee Cave Rd., Ste. 220, Austin, TX 78746 | 512.795.8686 | 800.455.8686 | Dallas: 2911 Turtle Creek Blvd., Ste. 1400, Dallas, TX 75219 | 214.528.8686
Legal website design by Creative Suitcase