It should come as no surprise to readers that even those entrusted with the oversight of our safety can be swayed to make choices that are not in our best interests.
Take, for instance, the recent lobbying efforts in Washington conducted by well over a hundred companies, to persuade our legislators to allow even bigger and heavier trucks to transport goods across American roadways.
Never mind that study after study has shown that the larger and weightier the semi truck - the more dangerous they are to the other drivers around them on the road. The reasons for this are obvious.
First of all, the larger and longer the semi truck is - and companies are suggesting that their trucks be allowed to add a third trailer to the rig - the more difficult it will be for the truck to stop in a time frame that may be necessary to avoid an accident.
To put it mildly - they already can't stop on a dime - imagine a 3 trailer rig carrying the weight of nearly 20 tons and a subcompact losing control on the road in front of it. You needn't be a mathematical whiz to figure the odds against the driver of the smaller vehicle.
Decision makers must also take into consideration that even if they were to allow an increase in the size and loads of semi trucks - this additional increase will not be matched by other cars and trucks on the road.
At some point the safety of the individual outweighs the profits of a company. Let's use some common sense here and put Texas families safety above trucking company profit!
Greg Baumgartner is a Texas semi truck accident attorney and the founder of the Baumgartner law firm, which is dedicated to helping injury victims seek civil justice. For a free no obligation consultation with a Texas personal injury lawyer in call the Baumgartner firm.
