The simple truth of the matter is that 18-wheeler accidents are not the same as a two-car crash. Victims of semi truck accidents generally have pretty significant injuries given the huge disparity in weight between a passenger car and a tractor-trailer.
The operation of an 18 wheeler is quite different from the typical passenger car, not only are the brakes substantially different but the braking characteristics and stopping distances are more complex given the articulated vehicle and waits up to 80,000 pounds.
Additionally, truck accident lawyers must be well versed in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations such that they can recognize a violation of a statutory duty whether on the truck driver's part or the motor carrier.
A lawyer who handles tractor-trailer accidents on an everyday basis is in a much better place to assess the liability of a given accident and also to prosecute a truck accident case. A simple way to determine whether or not the lawyer you are speaking with is an experienced truck accident attorney is to ask them for their case results in 18-wheeler accident litigation.
While a successful track record in 18-wheeler accident litigation is desirable it is not the only factor that a victim should consider. Truck accidents tend to be much more complicated than the everyday car accident and involve much higher numbers in terms of damages.
It is critically important that the lawyer you select to help you seek justice in a Texas truck accident case be one that you are comfortable with and feel good about.
Greg Baumgartner is a Texas truck accident lawyer 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 semi truck accident lawyer in Texas call the Baumgartner firm.
