A fully loaded semi-truck can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds. When it collides with an ordinary sedan weighing approximately 5,000 pounds, the results are often catastrophic. Often, survivors have life-changing injuries. If you were injured in a truck accident, or someone you loved was killed, our personal injury attorneys at Springer & Lyle can help you file a claim for compensation. Most Common Causes of Truck Accidents There are Circumstances When the Trucking Company May be Responsible for the Trucking Accident Although driver errors are not always the responsibility of … [Read more...]
Do’s & Don’ts in a Truck Accident Case
A fully loaded 18-wheeler can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. When it slams into a sedan or SUV, weighing between 4,000 and 6,000 pounds, the results can be catastrophic. At Springer & Lyle, we have some “do’s and don’ts” for you to remember if you are the victim of a car-truck accident. What to Do if you are in an Accident with a Truck If you are in an accident with an 18-wheeler, chances are you may be seriously hurt and may even be transported to the hospital without being able to do anything. But if you are able to, try do the following: What Not to Do if You are In an Accident … [Read more...]
Who Can Be Held Liable for a Truck Accident?
According to the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration), in Texas in 2021, there were 22,296 vehicles involved in accidents with large trucks. A total of 796 people were killed and another 11,355 were injured. The attorneys at Springer & Lyle are concerned about lives lost and persons injured due to trucking accidents. The driver and passengers in an ordinary 3,000-pound car have little defense when hit by a fully loaded semi-truck and tractor rig weighing about 80,000 pounds. FMCSA studies show that in 90 percent of trucking accidents, the truck driver is at … [Read more...]
When Impaired Driving Causes a Truck Accident
According to the Texas Department of Transportation, in 2020, the most recent year for which there are statistics, there were nearly 33,000 commercial vehicle accidents in the state. Hundreds of people were killed, and thousands were injured, many of them due to accidents caused by impaired drivers. At Springer & Lyle, we want to educate you on what impaired driving means and help you if you have been injured in such an accident. Causes of Impaired Driving There are many things that can cause a truck driver to be impaired. Some common examples are: Distracted driving. A … [Read more...]
What Should I Do After A Truck Accident?
Thousands of people are injured or killed every year in accidents with large trucks. Some are injured so severely their lives are permanently altered. Truck accidents that occur are often due to negligence of drivers themselves or of their employers. Our attorneys at Springer & Lyle are ready to assist you if you have been involved in an accident with a truck. Factors Often Associated with Large Truck Accidents Some factors that are often associated with large truck accidents include: Cargo may not be properly secured causing it to shift when a driver makes a turn or quickly … [Read more...]
What to Do If You Have Been Involved in an Accident with a Truck
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Texas rates second as the most dangerous state for trucking accident fatalities. Only California has more. Our attorneys at Springer & Lyle know how great the risk is of you getting seriously injured if you are hit by an 80,000-pound fully-loaded cargo truck when you are driving a 5,000-pound automobile. In 2016, the most recent year for which there are statistics, 584 people were killed in Texas in trucking accidents. Many more were injured, some so severely their lives were changed forever. Major Causes of … [Read more...]
How To Handle and Avoid Accidents During the Holidays
Truck and car accidents are common in the winter months, especially during the holidays. People are busy and more distracted than usual. It’s also easy to get caught up in the holiday cheer. At Springer & Lyle, your well-being is important to us not only during the holidays, but every day of the year. To stay safe, remember these tips on how to handle accidents during the holidays. Be Patient If you find yourself in a truck accident or car wreck, don’t be surprised about the wait time at the scene. The traffic and volume of emergency calls may interfere with the normal process. There … [Read more...]
Why are Truck Accidents on the Rise in Texas?
According to a report by the American Trucking Association (ATA) released in October 2017, there is a serious shortage of truck drivers nationwide. ATA estimated the shortage would be 50,000 by the end of 2017 with the shortage to soar to 63,000 by the end of 2018, and to increase to 174,000 by 2026. At Springer & Lyle, we are concerned about this shortage. We fear that the shortage could result in trucking companies hiring drivers who are inexperienced or otherwise unqualified and thus more likely to be involved in vehicular crashes. This shortage may have a particular influence on … [Read more...]
Six Things You Hope Truck Drivers Are Not Doing
When a semi-truck and a passenger vehicle collide, the consequences can be deadly. Although accidents happen, there are generally causes for these accidents that could have been avoided. A truck and car accident is often fatal, because the size of the commercial truck makes it a more serious threat to other vehicles on the road. Like any type of accident, each truck accident is unique. However, there are several causes of truck accidents that can often be avoided and Springer & Lyle are here to help if you get injured as a result of a negligent truck driver that fails to take proper … [Read more...]
Identifying the Parties at Fault in a Truck Accident Case
Learning how an accident occurred and who caused the wreck is the first step in deciding who to include in a personal injury lawsuit. This is a complicated process that requires an experienced attorney where a truck accident is concerned. The companies and firms involved in the transport of goods via 18-wheeler can be numerous, and often, more than one party may have been negligent in causing or contributing to an 18-wheeler accident. Potentially liable parties can include: Truck Drivers: We have handled cases in which drivers have operated 18 wheeler trucks for long hours and were … [Read more...]
