{"id":7793,"date":"2018-07-30T20:58:36","date_gmt":"2018-07-30T20:58:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hildasibrian-migrate.cwdevelop.com\/?page_id=7793"},"modified":"2026-04-24T14:42:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T19:42:21","slug":"houston-truck-accident-lawyers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hildasibrian.com\/en\/houston-truck-accident-lawyers\/","title":{"rendered":"Houston Truck Accident Lawyer"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"7793\" class=\"elementor elementor-7793\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7228590d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7228590d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48304d39 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"48304d39\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1dc1d660 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1dc1d660\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At<a href=\"https:\/\/hildasibrian.com\/en\/\"> The Law Offices of Hilda Sibrian<\/a>, our experienced Houston truck accident lawyers understand the devastating impact that a collision with a semi-trailer truck can have. Whether you&#8217;ve suffered severe injuries or lost a loved one in such an accident, we\u2019re here to help you seek the compensation you deserve. Contact us today for a free consultation.<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Houston has seen incredible growth over the past few decades, making it the largest city in Texas and the fourth-largest in the nation. While this prosperity has brought a booming economy, it also comes with challenges, like the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hildasibrian.com\/en\/houston-commercial-truck-accident-lawyers\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">heavy commercial truck traffic<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">on our roads.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Unfortunately, highways such as I-10, I-45, and I-69 can be dangerous because many truck drivers don&#8217;t operate their vehicles safely or responsibly. Additionally, many transportation companies prioritize profits over safety. Reckless and negligent drivers and companies&#8217; focus on profits can lead to disastrous and life-altering accidents.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c67cdbd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c67cdbd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47fb220e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"47fb220e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ef3d49a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1ef3d49a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Free Consultations <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c7d6d97 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7c7d6d97\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Injury Attorney Hilda Sibrian believes that everyone deserves diligent and capable legal representation to improve their chances of recovery after an accident. If you or a loved one were injured because of someone else&#8217;s fault or wrongdoing, call us. We&#8217;re here for you 24\/7.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2cbb68 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"b2cbb68\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Click Here to Call Us Now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4377a505 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4377a505\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-726a3fd elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"726a3fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"328\" height=\"456\" src=\"https:\/\/hildasibrian.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/Copy-of-HILDA-hits-harder-MV-2.avif?wsr\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-94671\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hildasibrian.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/Copy-of-HILDA-hits-harder-MV-2.avif 328w, https:\/\/hildasibrian.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/Copy-of-HILDA-hits-harder-MV-2-216x300.avif 216w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 328px) 100vw, 328px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-627ad81 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"627ad81\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cce8dc1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cce8dc1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Truck Accidents Are Common in Houston<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5d1be1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c5d1be1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Houston, Texas is a major commercial transportation hub because of its highways, industrial corridors, port activity, construction zones, and energy-sector traffic. Large trucks regularly travel through I-10, I-45, I-69, Loop 610, Beltway 8, Highway 225, and roads connecting Houston to Pasadena, Baytown, La Porte, Beaumont, Sugar Land, and other parts of Harris County and the Texas Gulf Coast.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-733528a0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"733528a0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23a770f3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"23a770f3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7de3ddc1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7de3ddc1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Truck Accident Statistics in Houston<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76425cf1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"76425cf1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As one of the largest states with a thriving oil industry, Texas has a high amount of commercial truck traffic on its roads. Unfortunately, more trucks on the road mean a higher likelihood of 18-wheeler accidents. Here are some alarming statistics from the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmcsa.dot.gov\/safety\/data-and-statistics\/large-truck-and-bus-crash-facts-2021\"> Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)<\/a> and the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.iihs.org\/topics\/fatality-statistics\/detail\/large-trucks\"> Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)<\/a> for recent years.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53d75ed4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"53d75ed4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>5,904 trucks were involved in fatal crashes in 2021.<\/li><li>Nearly half a million truck accidents were reported to the police in 2021, with 110,000 resulting in injuries.<\/li><li>82% of fatalities in truck accidents were occupants of other vehicles, which can be attributed to the comparatively large size and weight of commercial trucks.<\/li><li>While truck accidents represent a smaller portion of overall vehicle accidents, 11% of semi-truck crashes are fatal.<\/li><li>83% of fatal crashes and 87% of non-fatal crashes involving trucks happen during the workweek.<\/li><li>According to the latest report on traffic accident death estimates from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), deaths in crashes involving at least one large truck increased by 13% in 2021 compared to 2020.<\/li><li>Deaths resulting from traffic accidents throughout the year show an increase of around 10.5% compared to those reported in 2020.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4db8672f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4db8672f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The situation is especially dangerous for Texas drivers. According to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), there were 39,393 commercial motor vehicle-involved crashes across Texas in 2024. These crashes included 546 fatal crashes, 608 deaths, 1,261 suspected serious injury crashes, and 1,601 suspected serious injuries.<\/p><p>Harris County remains one of the state\u2019s most affected areas for truck and commercial vehicle crashes. In 2024, Harris County recorded 6,313 commercial motor vehicle-involved crashes, including:<\/p><ul><li>6,313 total commercial motor vehicle-involved crashes<\/li><li>41 fatal crashes<\/li><li>41 deaths<\/li><li>98 suspected serious injury crashes<\/li><li>112 suspected serious injuries<\/li><li>554 suspected minor injury crashes<\/li><li>818 suspected minor injuries<\/li><li>999 possible injury crashes<\/li><li>1,525 possible injuries<\/li><li>4,553 non-injury crashes<\/li><\/ul><p>These figures show why truck accident cases in Houston and Harris County require careful investigation. A single commercial vehicle crash may involve multiple vehicles, severe injuries, insurance disputes, driver logs, maintenance records, company safety policies, and federal trucking regulations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5dc8e744 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5dc8e744\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b796a63 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"4b796a63\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0a002b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a0a002b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f1e1166 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2f1e1166\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Are 18-Wheelers More Dangerous Than Other Vehicles?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-495ca22 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"495ca22\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Big rig and 18-wheelers pose greater dangers compared to other vehicles for several reasons:<\/p><ul><li>Heavier Weight: Trucks are much heavier, so when they collide with smaller vehicles, the resulting injuries are often much more severe.<\/li><li>Wider Turns: Trucks make wider turns than smaller cars, which can push other vehicles off the road or crush those alongside them.<\/li><li>Tire Issues: Trucks frequently experience tire problems, which can lead to loss of control. Tire debris also poses risks to other drivers.<\/li><li>Longer Stopping Distances: Trucks require more time to stop. When drivers don\u2019t account for this, they may rear-end vehicles ahead of them.<\/li><\/ul><p>These are just a few reasons why trucks can be more dangerous than other vehicles on the road.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a5fcc1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8a5fcc1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4aa99dfb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4aa99dfb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b6ea2b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6b6ea2b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Common Types of Truck Accidents in Houston<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47c1ac0f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"47c1ac0f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Truck accidents in Houston and its surrounding areas can occur for numerous reasons. At<a href=\"https:\/\/hildasibrian.com\/en\/\"> The Law Offices of Hilda Sibrian\u2122<\/a> , we often handle cases involving the following<a href=\"https:\/\/hildasibrian.com\/en\/houston-truck-accident-lawyers\/causes\/\"> types of accidents<\/a>:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3047f23f elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"3047f23f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8100\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8100\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Accidents Due to Distracted Driving <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8100\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fc5e219 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1fc5e219\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40ce611e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"40ce611e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmcsa.dot.gov\/driver-safety\/distracted-driving\"> Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration<\/a> (FMCSA) prohibits truck drivers from driving and texting or calling if the cell phone is out of reach, requires more than a single button press to dial, or involves holding the phone during a conversation. However, many drivers allow other distractions to interfere with the safe operation of their vehicles.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8101\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8101\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Fatigued driving crashes <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8101\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-108fcc33 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"108fcc33\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c31f88c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5c31f88c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>FMCSA\u00b4s<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmcsa.dot.gov\/regulations\/hours-service\/summary-hours-service-regulations\"> hours-of-service regulation<\/a> restricts truck drivers&#8217; hours on the road without a rest.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8102\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8102\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Impaired driver crashes <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8102\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-453fd830 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"453fd830\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16a475f4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"16a475f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Operating a truck while under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs, or some types of prescription medications can lead to catastrophic accidents. Drivers can\u00b4t operate a commercial tractor-trailer with a blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.04 or higher, compared to 0.08 for drivers of other types of vehicles. Despite laws and regulations, alcohol contributed to 25% of fatal accidents that occurred in Texas for the most recent year reported, according to<a href=\"https:\/\/ftp.txdot.gov\/pub\/txdot-info\/trf\/crash_statistics\/2020\/01.pdf\"> TxDOT<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8103\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8103\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Jackknife Accidents <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8103\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61231683 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"61231683\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57b6ffee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"57b6ffee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When a truck driver loses control, the cab can swing out, forming the shape of a folding blade. This kind of accident typically happens because the driver is driving too fast for the road conditions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8104\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8104\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Rear-End Collisions <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8104\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38a841b3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"38a841b3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d035897 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1d035897\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>While many truck drivers are highly professional and prioritize road safety, some follow other vehicles too closely or engage in erratic and aggressive driving. Rear-end collisions are common when a truck driver doesn\u2019t leave enough distance between their truck and the vehicle ahead.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8105\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8105\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Turning Accidents <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8105\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bd08a01 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1bd08a01\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-583411d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"583411d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Truck drivers are trained to make safe turns, but unfortunately, they sometimes take turns too wide and fail to check mirrors and<a href=\"https:\/\/hildasibrian.com\/en\/houston-truck-accident-lawyers\/causes\/blind-spots\/\"> blind spots<\/a>.<\/p><p>Regardless of the type of truck accident you\u2019ve been involved in, our Houston 18-wheeler accident attorneys are ready to help you seek the compensation you deserve.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75ad79a6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"75ad79a6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25f1d61a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"25f1d61a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Dangerous is a Distracted Driving Truck Accident in Houston?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26a74981 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"26a74981\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Most people are aware that distracted driving is illegal in almost every state. In 2017, Texas took its first step to ban texting while driving. This negligent behavior is particularly dangerous when it involves truck drivers. When a large commercial semi-truck collides with a passenger vehicle, the consequences can be catastrophic. Some injuries can result in extremely costly medical bills and long-term expenses, affecting not just the injured person but their entire family.<\/p><p>At the\u00a0<a class=\"text-decoration-underline black-color\" href=\"https:\/\/hildasibrian.com\/en\/\">Law Offices of Hilda Sibrian<\/a>, our team has over 15 years of experience representing drivers and victims injured in <a href=\"https:\/\/hildasibrian.com\/en\/houston-truck-accident-lawyers\/causes\/distracted-driving\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">distracted truck driving<\/a> truck accidents. They have extensive experience handling severe truck crashes throughout Texas. Hilda Sibrian has the skills and resources needed to take on trucking companies and their aggressive insurers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b529f6e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4b529f6e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b585caf e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2b585caf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60327643 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"60327643\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Are the Most Common Forms of Distraction While Driving a Truck?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-854b834 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"854b834\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Distractions are not always what you might think. While most people immediately associate distracted driving with cell phone use, which is a common distraction, truck drivers can become distracted in various other ways. Some of the most common distractions include:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a579265 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"2a579265\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-7100\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-7100\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Eating and Drinking <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-7100\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16e47e08 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"16e47e08\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35a5ea3e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"35a5ea3e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Unlike most of us, truck drivers can\u2019t always stop and take a break to eat. They may grab quick snacks because they\u2019re under pressure to meet a tight deadline to make a delivery or pick up cargo.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-7101\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-7101\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Smart Phone Use <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-7101\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-788f9fbe e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"788f9fbe\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7379dfd0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7379dfd0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tToday\u2019s smartphones are multifunctional devices, serving as GPS units, messaging platforms, calculators, calendars, video and social media devices, weather reports, and more. This turns them into a significant distraction for drivers.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-7102\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-7102\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Grooming <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-7102\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ee0b99c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7ee0b99c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51fba8a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"51fba8a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFor the same reasons truck drivers eat and drink while driving, they may also make the poor decision to groom themselves while on the road. This includes shaving, applying deodorant, or even trimming their beard or hair. These activities save time but come at the expense of others\u2019 safety.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-7103\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-7103\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Watching Videos <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-7103\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25151719 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"25151719\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9558c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b9558c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMost people, including truck drivers, agree that it would be highly irresponsible to try to watch a video while driving an 80,000-pound semi-truck through traffic. However, some truck drivers do watch videos or attempt to video chat while driving.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-7104\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-7104\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Reading Maps <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-7104\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65ed6713 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"65ed6713\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1d692b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e1d692b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tModern truck drivers have more technology at their disposal than ever before. However, despite having the best GPS or cell phone, many drivers still rely on physical maps, especially in areas where GPS or cell services don\u2019t work properly. Consulting a map or operating a GPS while driving can be very dangerous.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-7105\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-7105\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Talking to Passengers <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-7105\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13c5f992 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"13c5f992\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5be8cc39 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5be8cc39\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMost people think truck drivers work alone, and while this is partially true, many truckers work in teams. This means that while one driver sleeps, the other drives. Working in teams allows drivers to cover more distance and make cross-country deliveries faster. Having a partner in the cab can lead to distracting conversations.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-7106\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"7\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-7106\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Operating a Radio <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-7106\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d912f7f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d912f7f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ccda8f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3ccda8f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Driving a semi-truck can be lonely and even boring. The radio is a source of distraction that can help take the driver\u2019s mind off the monotony of the job. But it can also divert their attention from the road, just like using a CB radio.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41fba78f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"41fba78f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-484aaf20 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"484aaf20\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Is Fatigued Driving a Common Cause of Truck Collisions?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68e21029 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"68e21029\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hildasibrian.com\/en\/houston-car-accident-lawyers\/causes-of-car-accidents\/fatigued-drowsy-driving\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fatigue and exhaustion<\/a> can be especially dangerous for commercial truck drivers. These drivers often spend long hours behind the wheel and are frequently under pressure to meet tight delivery schedules. A fatigued truck driver operating a vehicle that can weigh up to 80,000 pounds poses a deadly risk to everyone on the road. If the driver ignored<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmcsa.dot.gov\/regulations\/hours-service\/summary-hours-service-regulations\"> Hours of Service (HOS) regulations<\/a> , or if the driver&#8217;s employer required or pressured them to disregard these rules, they could be held liable for any injuries or deaths they caused.<\/p><p>According to a truck crash study by the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmcsa.dot.gov\/safety\/research-and-analysis\/large-truck-crash-causation-study-analysis-brief\"> Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)<\/a> and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 13% of commercial vehicle drivers involved in accidents were found to be fatigued at the time of the crash. The federal government strives to prevent driver fatigue through the enforcement of HOS regulations, which limit the number of hours a truck driver can work in a given day or week.<\/p><p>HOS regulations limit drivers transporting passengers to 10 hours of driving after eight consecutive hours off-duty. For drivers transporting goods, the limit is 11 hours behind the wheel after ten continuous hours of rest. A truck operator is limited to driving a maximum of 60 hours in seven days or 70 hours in eight days.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-374e0d13 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"374e0d13\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef9f285 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ef9f285\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33563ac e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"33563ac\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8bc76fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8bc76fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Fatigued Driving Statistics for Houston, TX<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70557d07 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"70557d07\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>According to a study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, drivers who sleep only four to five hours are four times likelier to be involved in an accident compared to those who get at least seven hours of sleep. According to a 2023<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thensf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NSF-2023-Drowsy-Driving-Survey-Report.pdf\"> report by the National Sleep Foundation<\/a> , 20% off al traffic accidents involve drowsy driving, with a total of 300,000 reported crashes, more than 100,000 injuries, and 6,400 fatalities each year.<\/p><p>A truck driver who falls asleep at the wheel may not intentionally cause an accident, but they are still responsible for the outcome. Truck drivers have a duty to ensure they are fully capable of safely operating a commercial vehicle.<\/p><p>While fatigue clearly constitutes negligence, proving it can be difficult. Many conclusions about driver fatigue are based on circumstantial evidence, but some trucks are equipped with video cameras that might capture footage of a driver dozing off.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16ffc67 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"16ffc67\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15d0b99 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"15d0b99\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Is Driving While Fatigued Considered Negligent?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50e2b0f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"50e2b0f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It isn&#8217;t always immediately clear that driver fatigue contributed to an accident. Truck drivers may not admit to being drowsy behind the wheel and could deny fault to avoid repercussions or shield their employer from a costly insurance claim.<\/p><p>Fatigue may not always directly cause an accident. However, it can be a contributing factor to reckless driving and other driver errors, such as improper turns or illegal maneuvers.<\/p><p>The<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/drowsy-driving\/drowsy-driving-vs-drunk-driving\"> National Sleep Foundation reports<\/a> that lack of sleep can affect the body similarly to alcohol consumption. Staying awake for 18 hours straight has a similar effect to a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.05. Being awake for 24 hours has an equivalent effect to a BAC of 0.10.<\/p><p>Driving while fatigued is not only dangerous but also considered a form of negligence. When truck drivers fail to take necessary rest breaks and continue driving despite being tired, they put everyone on the road at risk. If a fatigued driver causes an accident, both the driver and their employer may be held liable for the resulting damages, especially if there is evidence that the driver violated Hours of Service (HOS) regulations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b23dc3b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1b23dc3b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a84972d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a84972d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Happens When a Truck Accident Involves Alcohol Consumption in Houston?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96fcfa8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"96fcfa8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When a truck driver under the influence of alcohol tries to control an 80,000-pound commercial truck, it can result in catastrophic accidents with severe injuries or even fatalities. When truck drivers make the reckless decision to drive under the influence, they endanger everyone else on the road. At the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hildasibrian.com\/en\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Law Offices of Hilda Sibrian\u2122<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, we do not tolerate this negligent and reckless behavior. Our Houston truck accident attorneys aggressively fight to hold drunk truck drivers and the companies behind them accountable.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When a truck driver under the influence of alcohol causes an accident, the driver is often not the only party responsible. Other parties that may have contributed to the accident include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The trucking company<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The truck owner<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The cargo company<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The truck parts manufacturer<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Truck drivers are legally bound to operate their vehicles safely. Drunk driving is a blatant violation of this responsibility and endangers everyone on the road. It is also the responsibility of the truck driver\u2019s employer, the trucking company, to take measures to ensure that their employees are not operating a truck under the influence.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Trucking companies can be held liable for the negligent actions of their drivers and for employing drivers with a history of drunk driving. If the drunk truck driver who caused your accident has previous offenses for driving under the influence, your case against the trucking company could be even stronger.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Signs That a Truck Driver Is Drunk<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you suspect a commercial truck driver is under the influence of alcohol or drugs, be alert of the following warning signs:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Swerving in the lane<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Driving on the shoulder<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Erratic braking<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Rapid acceleration or deceleration<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Speeding<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Driving much slower than the speed limit<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tailgating<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Weaving in and out of lanes<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Crossing over the center line<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Not stopping at stop signs or traffic lights<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you have suffered injuries due to a commercial truck driver\u2019s negligence, contact the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hildasibrian.com\/en\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Law Offices of Hilda Sibrian<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">immediately. 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Truck drivers may have various incentives and underlying reasons that encourage speeding. However, when truckers drive at excessive speeds, they endanger everyone else on the road.<\/p><p>The faster a vehicle travels, the more distance it needs to come to a complete stop. Because trucks weigh around 80,000 pounds, trucking companies have a legal obligation to require drivers to operate these massive vehicles safely to avoid preventable collisions. The heavy weight of commercial trucks means they need more time and distance to stop completely compared to smaller vehicles. When truck drivers speed, they create additional risks and longer deceleration times. Truck drivers already operate their vehicles under challenging conditions, including large blind spots, loads that can shift during transit, and difficulties making wide turns. Speeding adds more risk to this already dangerous job. 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Instead, they are compensated per load or per mile. These payment methods encourage drivers to cover more distances in less time, as they can earn more by completing more trips quickly.<\/li><li>Tight Deadlines: Truck drivers are essential in Texas and across the country as they transport necessary goods to different destinations. They are a vital part of the supply chain but are often given unrealistic deadlines to complete their trips. Because trucking companies risk losing business if they fail to deliver goods at the time the receiving company desires.<\/li><li>Defective or Malfunctioning Equipment: Occasionally, a truck driver may find themselves speeding or unable to slow down due to mechanical malfunctions.<\/li><li>Boredom: Spending more than 10 hours a day behind the wheel can be tedious. 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          <\/li>\n                                            <li id=\"next-steps\" class=\"inactive eael-tab-item-trigger eael-tab-nav-item\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"next-steps-tab\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            \n                                                                <svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-filter\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M487.976 0H24.028C2.71 0-8.047 25.866 7.058 40.971L192 225.941V432c0 7.831 3.821 15.17 10.237 19.662l80 55.98C298.02 518.69 320 507.493 320 487.98V225.941l184.947-184.97C520.021 25.896 509.338 0 487.976 0z\"><\/path><\/svg>                                                            \n                                                            <h3 class=\"eael-tab-title title-after-icon\" >Next Steps<\/h3>                            \n                                                    <\/li>\n                    \n                                  <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <div class=\"eael-tabs-content\">\n\t\t        \n                    <div id=\"improperly-secured-cargo-tab\" class=\"clearfix eael-tab-content-item inactive\" data-title-link=\"improperly-secured-cargo-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t        <p>Properly loading a truck is crucial to ensure the load&#8217;s weight is evenly distributed and remains secure during transit. The potential dangers of a shifting load include:<\/p><ul><li>Overweight loads can lead to vehicle malfunctions or tire blowouts.<\/li><li>Cargo falling off the trailer can strike other vehicles on the road.<\/li><li>Cargo debris on the road can cause accidents when drivers attempt to avoid it.<\/li><li>Hazardous materials spilling from the truck can increase the risk of an explosion.<\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Causes of Improperly Secured Cargo Accidents<\/b><\/h3><p>Truck accidents caused by improperly loaded cargo in Houston can result from several factors. Sometimes, accidents occur because workers are not properly trained and do not know how to load a truck correctly. In other cases, the truck driver might be in a rush and cut corners with the cargo, such as not using tie-downs or neglecting to inspect the load before hitting the road. Many of these accidents happen when individuals or companies prioritize delivery deadlines and profits over road safety.<\/p><p>Some of the most common causes of improperly secured cargo accidents in Houston are:<\/p><ul><li>Incorrect use of tie-downs<\/li><li>Failure to secure with tie-downs<\/li><li>Unstable cargo stacking<\/li><li>Unbalanced load distribution<\/li><li>Neglecting to check the cargo during the trip<\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Laws and Regulations Regarding Improperly Secured Cargo in Houston<\/b><\/h3><p>Houston&#8217;s laws on improper cargo loading are outlined in<a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/TN\/htm\/TN.725.htm\"> Section 725.001 of the Texas Transportation Code<\/a> , which states that a driver who fails to properly secure a load is guilty of a misdemeanor. This law requires truck drivers to:<\/p><ul><li>Prevent loose material like dirt, gravel, and cargo from flying or spilling onto the road.<\/li><li>Use a fully enclosed trailer when transporting specific loose materials.<\/li><\/ul><p>These regulations are designed to prevent accidents from unsecured commercial truckloads in Houston and across Texas.<\/p><p>Federal regulations also play a role in preventing improper cargo loading accidents. These regulations include:<\/p><ul><li>Pre-trip inspection: Drivers must complete a pre-trip inspection before leaving a terminal. During this inspection, the truck driver can identify damaged equipment that might jeopardize cargo security.<\/li><li>Adequate training: Trucking companies are required to adequately train drivers to conduct pre-trip inspections and secure loads properly.<\/li><li>Guidelines for loose materials: Drivers must adhere to specific guidelines when transporting loose materials such as gravel, dirt, sand, heavy machinery, or other materials. These guidelines aim to prevent accidents caused by cargo falling from trucks.<\/li><li>Tie-down requirements: Specific rules exist regarding the use of tie-downs to secure cargo, including the number and type of tie-downs that must be used.<\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Safety Standards to Prevent Accidents from Improperly Loaded Trucks in Houston<\/b><\/h3><p>Truck drivers and transportation companies must follow safety standards designed to prevent accidents. Some of these standards are:<\/p><ul><li>Using cargo securing systems capable of withstanding external forces.<\/li><li>Employing specialized loading techniques and securing procedures for heavy machinery, hazardous materials, concrete pipes, and metal coils.<\/li><li>Ensuring the load cannot shift during transit.<\/li><li>Choosing a securing system that is suitable for the load&#8217;s size, shape, and durability.<\/li><li>Applying a minimum number of tie-downs based on the weight and size of the load.<\/li><li>Keeping the load secure while accelerating, braking, turning, and backing up.<\/li><\/ul>                    <\/div>\n\t\t        \n                    <div id=\"truck-laws-tab\" class=\"clearfix eael-tab-content-item inactive\" data-title-link=\"truck-laws-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t        <p>Truck drivers and transport companies must follow<a href=\"https:\/\/gov.texas.gov\/film\/page\/laws_commercial_vehicles\"> federal and state laws<\/a> . If a truck driver&#8217;s or their employer&#8217;s disregard of a federal or state law results in an accident, their actions or negligence could make them liable for the damages caused. A successful truck accident attorney can help the victims receive the compensation they deserve.<\/p><h3>Licensing and Training<\/h3><p>Commercial drivers must meet specific<a href=\"https:\/\/www.driverslegalplan.com\/state-cdl-information\/texas\/texas-cdl-requirements.aspx\"> licensing and training criteria<\/a> . While federal standards set the baseline, state authorities issue commercial driving licenses. In Texas, commercial truck drivers must:<\/p><ul><li>Complete beginner driver training with a registered provider.<\/li><li>Obtain appropriate medical certification.<\/li><li>Hold a commercial learner&#8217;s permit for at least 14 days.<\/li><li>Pass the required knowledge and skills tests.<\/li><\/ul><h3>Drug and Alcohol Testing<\/h3><p>Federal regulations require truck drivers to comply with procedures for alcohol and drug testing:<\/p><ul><li>Pre-employment tests : Drivers must pass drug tests before being hired to operate a commercial vehicle.<\/li><li>Post-accident tests : Drivers must be tested within eight hours after an accident involving death, a traffic violation, or a disabled vehicle.<\/li><li>Random tests : Transportation companies must conduct random drug tests on drivers while they are on duty or immediately before or after starting duty.<\/li><li>Reasonable suspicion : Supervisors may require testing if they notice suspicious behavior or appearance.<\/li><\/ul><h3>Insurance Requirements<\/h3><p>Federal regulations stipulate minimum liability insurance for commercial carriers:<\/p><ul><li>$750,000 for carriers transporting goods with a vehicle gross weight of 10,001 pounds or more.<\/li><li>$5 million for carriers transporting hazardous materials with a vehicle gross weight of 10,001 pounds or more.<\/li><li>$1 million for carriers transporting oil with a vehicle gross weight of 10,001 pounds or more.<\/li><\/ul><h3>Hours of Service<\/h3><p>Truck drivers must adhere to federal hours of service regulations, including:<\/p><ul><li>11-hour driving limit after ten consecutive hours off duty.<\/li><li>14-hour general duty limit.<\/li><li>30-minute rest break after eight hours of driving.<\/li><li>A 60-hour driving limit in seven consecutive days or a limit of 70 hours in eight consecutive days.<\/li><\/ul><h3>Maintenance, Inspection, and Repair<\/h3><p>Trucking companies and drivers must systematically inspect, repair, and maintain their vehicles.<\/p><p>At the<a href=\"https:\/\/hildasibrian.com\/en\/\"> Law Offices of Hilda Sibrian<\/a>, we are proud to fight for the rights of accident victims in Houston. Contact us for trustworthy assistance and representation in your truck accident injury case.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n\t\t        \n                    <div id=\"next-steps-tab\" class=\"clearfix eael-tab-content-item inactive\" data-title-link=\"next-steps-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t        <p>If you&#8217;ve been involved in a truck accident in Houston, make sure to follow these five steps:<\/p><ul><li><b>Seek Medical Attention<\/b>: Don&#8217;t delay in seeking medical attention. If emergency personnel don&#8217;t take you to the hospital, see a doctor as soon as possible. Documenting your injuries is crucial to your case. Keep a record of all your medical appointments, and always follow your doctor&#8217;s instructions.<\/li><li><b>Gather Evidence<\/b>: Try to take photos and video of the accident scene, including all vehicles involved. Get the truck driver&#8217;s information, such as name, employer, and insurance details. Also, try to get the names and contact numbers of any witnesses.<\/li><li><b>Preserve All Documentation<\/b>: Gather and keep all documents related to your case, including the police report, medical bills, records, any correspondence from insurance companies, and anything else you think might be relevant.<\/li><li><b>Don&#8217;t Speak with the Insurance Company<\/b>: Insurance companies often try to take advantage of people who have just been in an accident. Don&#8217;t talk to the truck company&#8217;s insurance adjuster until you&#8217;ve consulted with a lawyer.<\/li><li><b>Contact Us Immediately<\/b>: The sooner you contact us about your truck accident case, the faster we can begin an investigation, communicate with insurance companies, and take other steps to secure the compensation you deserve.<\/li><\/ul><p>At<a href=\"https:\/\/hildasibrian.com\/en\/\"> The Law Offices of Hilda Sibrian<\/a>, we work tirelessly to identify all responsible parties in a truck accident, increasing the likelihood that our clients will receive the maximum compensation possible.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n\t\t                    <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-535b9a8a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"535b9a8a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a62e8b6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a62e8b6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2039a8d6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2039a8d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Investigating Truck Accidents<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-538f04f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"538f04f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Our truck accident legal team understands that truck accidents are distinct from car accidents for several reasons. Here are the key aspects to consider:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c462710 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4c462710\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48909d67 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"48909d67\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>1. Higher Liability Coverage<\/p><p>Cargo transport companies typically carry higher liability insurance, which can increase the potential compensation available for damages.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69615cd1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"69615cd1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>2. Extensive Evidence<\/p><p>Gathering a significant amount of evidence is necessary to support your claim against the freight company. Early preservation of this evidence after a truck accident is essential for building a strong case.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60d83d89 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"60d83d89\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>3. Black Box Data<\/p><p>The black box in semi-trucks records essential data about the vehicle\u2019s operation, including speed, acceleration, steering, braking, seatbelt use, maintenance, and fuel consumption. This data provides detailed information about what happened before, during, and after the accident.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a79c880 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a79c880\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b93e3de e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b93e3de\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39e76715 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"39e76715\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Who Can Be Held Liable for Truck Accident Injuries?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27656ef5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"27656ef5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It&#8217;s a common assumption that the truck driver is at fault in a truck accident, and this is often true. However, the truck driver can be held liable for the crash if they broke traffic laws, failed to check blind spots, were distracted, or otherwise acted negligently. In many cases, the trucking company or a third party may share responsibility.<\/p><p>The trucking company could be found liable if it failed to meet its obligations. Trucking companies are responsible for ensuring they hire qualified drivers, conduct background checks, review driving records before hiring, and provide ongoing training. They must also ensure that their trucks are properly maintained and safe for the road. When they neglect these responsibilities, they may be held accountable for the accident.<\/p><p>Often, more than one party is responsible for the injuries and damages that victims suffer. Consider all the parties that could potentially share responsibility for causing a semi-truck crash in Houston. Here are the most common parties responsible for truck accidents.<\/p><ul><li>The Truck Driver: All drivers are responsible for their actions behind the wheel. If a driver was negligent, fatigued, distracted, or intoxicated at the time of the accident, they can be held liable. Sometimes, the driver isn&#8217;t the owner of the truck involved in the crash, which means the owner could also be liable for the damages caused by the driver.<\/li><li>Trucking Companies: Trucking companies or carriers can be liable if their drivers cause an accident while on the job, or they can be held accountable for their own negligence. For example, a trucking company might be liable for negligent hiring, training, or retention of an unprofessional driver, for failing to inspect and maintain their vehicles properly, or if they set unrealistic demands that led to unsafe driving practices.<\/li><li>Freight brokers: Far too often, freight companies and warehouses overload trucks beyond their capacity, leading to brake failures, load shifts, and rollover accidents.<\/li><li>The Cargo Manufacturer: If the cargo was improperly packed or labeled, it might have contributed to the accident.<\/li><li>Truck Parts Manufacturers: Many accidents happen because a truck or its components were defectively designed and\/or manufactured. Common truck defects that lead to accidents include tires, brakes, steering mechanisms, and couplings.<\/li><li>The Mechanic or Repair Shop: If mechanics and repair shops failed to adequately inspect or repair the truck, and their negligence contributed to the accident, they might be liable.<\/li><\/ul><p>At<a href=\"https:\/\/hildasibrian.com\/en\/\"> The Law Offices of Hilda Sibrian<\/a>, we take a thorough approach to identifying all responsible parties in a truck accident, aiming to help our clients seek the highest possible compensation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79f5173b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"79f5173b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5aa7735c elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5aa7735c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>How is Fault Determined in a Truck Accident?<\/b><\/h2><p>To claim compensation for your injuries after a truck accident, you first need to prove that someone else was at least 51% at fault. Texas has<a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/wex\/comparative_negligence\"> comparative negligence laws<\/a> , which state that a plaintiff can only receive compensation for the amount of fault and negligence the court assigns to the defendant. If the defendant is 60% at fault, the plaintiff receives 60% compensation for damages. However, if the plaintiff is found to have 50% of the responsibility for the accident, they are not entitled to any compensation. Proving fault involves demonstrating that another party was negligent, meaning they acted carelessly or recklessly, and those actions caused the accident, resulting in your injuries. To establish negligence, you need evidence, which can include:<\/p><ul><li>Police Reports: These can be used to demonstrate negligence to insurance companies. If your case goes to court, the officer who filed the report might testify about what happened.<\/li><li>Black Box Data: Trucks are equipped with black boxes that record crucial information, such as the truck&#8217;s speed and how long the driver had been on the road. This data can serve as evidence.<\/li><li>Traffic Violations: Evidence that the truck driver broke traffic laws, such as running a red light, can support your claim.<\/li><li>Accident Scene Documentation: Using photos of the accident scene, surveillance video, computer software, and accident reconstruction experts can help illustrate how the accident occurred and demonstrate negligence.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b9b55 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"8b9b55\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-9140\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-9140\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Why Shouldn\u2019t I Accept the Insurance Settlement After a Truck Accident? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-9140\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-610d4565 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"610d4565\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ceefe6d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ceefe6d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Insurance companies are not on the side of accident victims. Their main goal is to keep payouts low and profits high. To achieve this, they often offer settlements that are too low to cover the full extent of your injuries. If you accept the settlement, you waive your right to pursue additional compensation from the insurer and may end up covering a significant portion of the expenses yourself.<\/p><p>Our skilled Houston semi-truck accident lawyers can assess any settlement offer you receive and help you understand what a fair settlement should include.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-9141\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-9141\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How Much is My Truck Accident Case Worth? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-9141\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29808b7e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"29808b7e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5eb8a286 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5eb8a286\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Unfortunately, no one can determine the value of your case without thoroughly examining the details. However, you might be entitled to several types of compensation, such as:<\/p><ul><li>Reimbursement for past and future medical costs<\/li><li>Compensation for past and future lost income<\/li><li>Compensation for a decrease in earning capacity<\/li><li>Compensation for pain and suffering<\/li><li>Disfigurement<\/li><li>Loss of consortium<\/li><li>Loss of household services<\/li><\/ul><p>Our expert Houston commercial truck accident lawyers can assess your claim at no cost and outline the full range of compensation you might be entitled to in your specific case.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-9142\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-9142\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How Long Do I Have to File a Lawsuit or Insurance Claim? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-9142\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f4bbe05 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3f4bbe05\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e51cba4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4e51cba4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In Texas, the deadline, or statute of limitations, for filing a lawsuit or insurance claim is two years from the date of the accident. However, to ensure that all evidence is preserved and your claim is properly documented from the start, it&#8217;s essential to consult with Houston truck crash injury lawyers as soon as possible after the accident.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-9143\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-9143\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> When Should I Hire a Truck Accident Lawyer? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-9143\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6990e62b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6990e62b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ecf51c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ecf51c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"py-4 light-bg-section\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row mb-4\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><p>You should immediately hire a\u00a0<a class=\"text-decoration-underline black-color\" href=\"https:\/\/hildasibrian.com\/en\/\">truck accident lawyer<\/a> because the insurance company will contact you soon after the accident, and the clock on the statute of limitations starts the day of the accident.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-769859e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"769859e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf1b767 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bf1b767\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Hire a Truck Accident Lawyer in Harris County, Texas<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-154dd02 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"154dd02\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hildasibrian.com\/en\/hilda-l-sibrian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hilda Sibrian<\/a> has represented injury victims in negligence and accident claims across Texas. If you or someone you love was injured in a car or truck crash or an oil rig explosion or fire, call the Law Offices of Hilda Sibrian today for a free consultation. The Law Offices of Hilda Sibrian serve all of Houston, including Sugar Land, Missouri City, La Porte, Beaumont, Pasadena, The Woodlands, The Heights, Bellaire, Kingwood, Baytown and of course Houston proper.<\/p><p>Call our office today or fill out our <a href=\"https:\/\/hildasibrian.com\/en\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online contact form<\/a> for a free consultation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25729a9b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"25729a9b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b875c61 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2b875c61\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Can Our <span>Houston Truck Accident Attorneys <\/span> Help You?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9424429 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9424429\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At<a href=\"https:\/\/hildasibrian.com\/en\/\"> The Law Offices of Hilda Sibrian<\/a>, we&#8217;re more than just experienced truck accident lawyers in Houston. We&#8217;re a dedicated legal team committed to defending the rights of injured people in the Houston community. When you contact our firm, our legal team will help you understand what&#8217;s happening and how we can assist you. Here are the essential steps we follow when we work with truck accident victims:<\/p><ul><li><b>Free Consultation<\/b>. This initial meeting with one of our attorneys is a crucial opportunity to discuss your accident and the injuries you&#8217;ve sustained. It&#8217;s the perfect time to voice any concerns you may have. You might be worried that the trucking company will try to place the blame on you. Maybe there are details about the accident that you don&#8217;t remember, or you might be concerned about how to get your vehicle repaired. Our legal team can help you address these concerns and clear guidance on the next steps.<\/li><li><b>Swift and Thorough Investigation<\/b>. In a truck accident case, time is of the essence. Given the severity of the injuries involved, large trucking companies and their<a href=\"https:\/\/hildasibrian.com\/en\/houston-truck-accident-lawyers\/insurance-claim-lawyer\/\"> insurers<\/a> quickly act to protect their interests. They&#8217;ll work hard to hide evidence and prevent us from speaking with drivers, mechanics, and other critical witnesses. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we begin investigating the accident.<\/li><li><b>Careful Review of Your Injuries<\/b>. Our legal team meticulously collects and reviews your medical records, often collaborating with top legal and medical specialists to understand the full scope of your injuries. Our goal is to secure compensation for both your current medical expenses and any future recovery costs as you receive the necessary treatment.<\/li><li><b>Settlement Negotiation<\/b>. We leverage our hard work and case preparation to negotiate settlements that fully and fairly compensate our clients. Insurance companies are likelier to settle a case if they are confronted with strong evidence of liability and damages.<\/li><li><b>Taking the Case to Trial<\/b>. Our best truck accident lawyers in Houston have decades of combined experience litigating cases both in and out of the courtroom. If your case goes to trial, you can trust that we will fight passionately and effectively for you before a jury.<\/li><li><b>Contingency Fee Basis<\/b>. You won&#8217;t pay any legal fees unless we recover compensation for you. 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