Experienced Houston, Texas Truck Accident Lawyer

A serious truck accident could be life-changing for victims. The force of the impact could cause catastrophic and long-term injuries, such as spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, multiple fractures, internal organ damage, and neck and back injuries. Many truck accidents are fatal, taking thousands of lives each year.

If you have a personal injury or your loved one lost his or her life in a Houston truck accident, the attorneys at Mike Love & Associates, LLC, can help. We can represent you in negotiations with a trucking company and demand fair compensation. You can start by scheduling a free consultation with us.

Why choose our Houston truck accident lawyers?

• We have more than two decades of experience representing injured parties.

• We have an extensive network of investigators to uncover the truth about your case.

• We use a client-centered business model, focusing all our attention on you.

• We can take your truck accident case to trial in Houston.

• We represent truck accident clients on an affordable contingency fee basis.

Why do Houston truck accident victims need attorneys?

A truck accident claim differs from a standard Houston car accident claim. It involves a trucking company and federal trucking laws. These factors could affect your personal injury lawsuit. You may need to consult the laws established by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to determine if the truck driver or company was in violation. You may also need to file a claim against a large and powerful insurance provider – one that will not want to maximize your payout. Seeking help from one of our experienced East Texas truck accident lawyers can resolve these issues for you. Your personal injury attorney will handle tough negotiations and red tape while you rest and recover.

Texas truck crashes cause significant damage.

Commercial truck crash fatalities in the United States have increased over the last three reporting years (2019-2021). According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, over 155,000 people were injured, including 5,788 fatalities reported in large truck crashes during this country's latest reporting year (2021). These crashes are often caused by negligence by the driver or the truck company.

Truck drivers should always follow all regulations regarding the safe operation of their vehicles, including taking proper rest/sleep breaks and not driving while impaired or distracted.

Truck companies must regularly inspect and maintain each vehicle to ensure that no part of the truck fails while in operation on roadways.

What Causes Truck Accidents?

Most truck accidents are attributed to a single primary cause. Human error is a significant factor contributing to trucking accidents in Texas. Truck drivers and others on the road can make careless or reckless decisions that compromise the safety of everyone else. It only takes one poor choice behind the wheel to cause a devastating truck accident.

• Truck driver negligence

• Another driver’s negligence

• Truck deficiencies or breakdowns

• Equipment malfunctions

• Lost cargo

• Trucking company negligence

• Roadway hazards

Identifying the cause of your truck accident in Houston is one of the first steps toward obtaining a fair compensation award. The person or company ultimately responsible for your truck accident could be financially accountable for your medical bills, lost wages, property repairs, and other damages.

Who is responsible for your truck accident?

The trucking company that oversees the truck and driver will be responsible for most accidents. Trucking companies are vicariously liable for on-duty drivers. An act of negligence from the driver, such as texting and driving or speeding, will become the responsibility of the company. The company will also be held accountable for its negligence, including failing to train its drivers adequately.

In other truck accident cases, a party, such as a cargo loader, could be legally responsible for failing to prevent the accident reasonably. If the truck lost a load on the road, those who loaded the truck may have broken federal load securement rules. We have also brought cases against the City of Houston for dangerous roads and manufacturing companies for defective parts. Work with one of our personal injury lawyers to determine who may owe you compensation. We have experience fighting and winning against a wide range of defendants.

You can learn more during your free consultation.

At Mike Love & Associates, LLC, we offer free consultations with no obligation to potential clients. You can ask questions and trust the answers you receive from one of our truck and car accident attorneys to be true. Our initial case reviews come at no risk to you, the client, with no upfront fees for counsel. Let our Houston personal injury lawyers help you work through the details of your trucking accident case today, beginning with a phone call to our local East Texas law office. Call (713) 752-0100 or contact us online.