Tractor Trailer Accidents

Every year, thousands of unsuspecting motorists are killed and maimed on our nation's highways by the negligence of tractor trailer operators and the companies for which they work. Drivers are forced to work long hours with poorly maintained equipment, causing potentially fatal driving conditions for themselves and the millions of passenger drivers with whom they share the highways. On an average day in the US, nearly 100 people are killed as a result of these devastating collisions.

Driver fatigue, intoxication, poorly maintained equipment, unsafe or illegal towing tractor trailer accidents are often times caused by the negligence of the vehicle's operator or the company for which they work. If you are a victim of an accident involving a tractor trailer or other large vehicle (exceeding the 10,000 pound weight limit), you may be entitled to compensation for your personal injuries and property damage. Take a moment to contact us and find out what you may be able to recover.

Tractor trailer and other large truck accident statistics:

• Four people in the US are killed or injured by a tractor trailer accident every hour
• In 2002, 434,000 tractor trailers were involved in traffic accidents in the US, resulting in 130,000 injuries and nearly 5,000 deaths
• One out of eight traffic fatalities is caused by a collision with a large truck
• Nearly 80 percent of all large truck accidents involve more than one vehicle
• Trucks weighing 10,000 pounds or more represent only 3% of all registered vehicles on the road, yet they account for over 25% of the fatalities that occur in multiple vehicle accidents.

The Federal government requires operators of tractor trailers and other large vehicles to be tested for a commercial driving license. For many years, however, the criteria for passing these exams has been called into question. Truck safety advocates have consistently argued that the standards need to be raised in order to make our highways safer.

Due to the large size and aggressive nature of these vehicles, it is no wonder why tractor trailer accidents are among the most devastating collisions on our roadways today, causing far more serious consequences than that of standard passenger car accidents.

If you or a loved one have been injured in a tractor trailer accident please call us at 1.800.966.4999 or fill out the form to the right of the page for immediate attention to your case.