Truck Accidents Overview

Houston Truck Accident Lawyers

The lawyers of The O'Quinn Law Firm have devoted this Web site completely to truck accident litigation. We want to reach truck accident victims across the United States who need help from an experienced and skilled attorney. Our aim is to help injured people get the compensation they need and deserve after truck accidents.

If you suffered serious injury in a truck accident, contact us today for a free initial consultation.

Helping Auto Accident Victims Nationwide

Attorney John Leach has filled this Web site with information helpful to anyone with questions about truck accident litigation. The following pages cover some of the main issues:

• Types of Trucking Accidents: Accidents involving semi trucks are very different from other types of auto accidents and often involve trucks' large blind spots, wide turns and underride and override risks.
• Wrongful Death: After losing a loved one in a fatal truck accident, you need an attorney who can get you the restitution you deserve for your loss.
• Catastrophic Injuries: An accident victim with a catastrophic injury needs a lifetime of expensive care. We can help you get a large settlement or verdict to cover this care.
• Injury Claim Process FAQ: We want you to know up front how the injury claim process works, how long it takes and what you can expect.
• Truck Accident Investigation: We immediately begin investigating the accident scene, talking with witnesses and collecting evidence; our prompt and thorough work can help ensure that you are properly compensated.
• Actual Damages: Actual damages include any consequences of an auto accident that deserve compensation, from medical bills to pain and suffering.
• Punitive Damages: Punitive damages are meant to punish a truck driver or trucking company whose actions show gross negligence and a disregard for the safety of others.
• Trucking Regulations: There are many regulations that govern the commercial trucking industry. If truck drivers or companies violate them, they can be held liable for any crashes that result.
• Driver Negligence: The cause of trucking accidents can often be traced to drivers who were fatigued, were using illegal drugs, did not maintain their trucks properly or drove recklessly.
• Company Negligence: Trucking companies have a responsibility to maintain their trucks, monitor their drivers and take every safety precaution - if they fail to do so and allow a crash to occur, they can be held liable.
• Defective Truck Equipment: Sometimes tractor trailer accidents can be traced to defective tires or other parts of trucks. If so, the manufacturers that are responsible can be held liable through a products liability suit.

We also have a Trucking Accident Information Page that serves as a source of general information about trucking accidents and injury litigation.

Contact Us

To talk about your truck accident, resulting injuries and options for litigation with an experienced lawyer, contact us for a free initial consultation. From our law office in Houston, Texas, we serve clients throughout the United States.

If you would like legal help in some other type of auto accident or personal injury matter, please see our firm's main Web site.

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