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Truck Accident Attorneys in Houston
Truck accidents are becoming more and more common in Texas as the roads will up with more trucks and more vehicles. The size and weight of a large diesel truck traveling down the road virtually guarantees that if it is involved in a major accident, the smaller vehicle will suffer the most damage, as well as human injuries and casualties. The truck driver may be slightly injured and death is of course possible, but it is always more likely that the victims who were riding in the smaller vehicle will suffer the most damage. In fact, their deaths are much more likely to occur in a truck related accident than in an accident involving another regular vehicle whose size is comparable to their own vehicle.
Many trucking accidents are caused by truck drivers who spend too many hours on the road, driving for long stretches of time that make them very tired. Truck drivers who drive for extended periods of time are prone to fall asleep or simply be less aware of their surroundings, such as other vehicles.
Other situations occur that cause truck drivers to get into accidents with other vehicles as well. Department of Transportation (DOT) physicals are given to truck drivers once each year to ensure they are physically healthy enough to stay on the road without being a danger to other drivers. However, many truck drivers do not get their DOT physical when they should, and any health problems could cause them to have a wreck.
If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident involving a truck driver, there are aspects about the truck driver, the truck, and the trucking company that need to be investigated. Norris & Cantu are experienced Houston truck accident attorneys who know what to look into in order for your medical bills to be paid for by the truck driver or trucking company. If the company or truck driver has failed to meet regulations that you aren't even aware of, they could liable for the wreck and be responsible for your medical bills.
If someone else's negligence causes you or a loved one to rack up medical bills, as well as rack up additional bills because you become unable to work due to the accident, you should not be held accountable. Your bills should not go unpaid, you should not go hungry, and you should not let the unpaid bills ruin your credit. Norris & Cantu can help you get the settlement you deserve.
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