El Paso Rollover Truck Accident Lawyer

Attorney in El Paso, TX Helping Injured Truck Crash Victims Pursue Compensation

In a recent year, there were 19,436 truck crashes in Texas. These collisions injured 11,280 people and caused 697 fatalities. Rollover accidents are one of the most common types of truck wrecks. This kind of crash is also one of the most dangerous, potentially causing extreme injuries and property damage.

You can take steps to recover compensation for your injuries and other associated losses in many cases. However, you need to prove that someone else's negligence caused the crash and that your degree of fault is less than 51 percent. You must also find evidence to support your claim. An El Paso rollover accident lawyer from Cal Mundell Law Firm, PLLC can investigate your collision, determine who is at fault, and help you pursue the highest amount of compensation possible.

The Dangers of Truck Rollover Crashes

Did you know that a fully loaded 18-wheeler can weigh 80,000 pounds? That is around 20 times the weight of an average car. With a length of around 72 feet and a height of 13.5 feet, tractor-trailers dwarf passenger vehicles. When a truck rolls over:

• Nearby cars can be crushed, injuring or killing occupants.
• The truck may slide, involving multiple vehicles in the initial collision and creating an obstacle that might cause additional crashes.
• Cargo may spill, becoming roadway obstacles and possibly hitting cars. If the truck is hauling hazardous materials, those nearby can be harmed.

Rollovers and other kinds of truck accidents can happen for many reasons, and most of them are due to some form of negligence or human error. As the basis for most personal injury claims, negligence refers to failing to act as a reasonable person would in the same situation.

Negligence Is the Cause of Many Truck Accidents

Every driver, whether operating a passenger car or commercial vehicle like a tractor-trailer, has a duty of care to take reasonable precautions to avoid causing harm to others. Examples of negligent driving include:

• Distracted driving
• Speeding or driving too fast for road or weather conditions
• Following too closely
• Failing to yield the right of way
• Reckless or aggressive driving
• Ignoring traffic laws
• Impairment due to alcohol or drug consumption or excessive fatigue

In most car accidents, the driver is the only party potentially to blame for causing an accident. That is not the case for trucks. Multiple parties might be liable for the damages in a truck crash, including:

• Cargo Loaders: If a truck's cargo is unbalanced or not properly secured, the load can shift during transit. Shifting cargo can make the driver lose control of the truck and cause a rollover.
• Truck Maintenance Companies: Most truckers and trucking companies use third parties to maintain and service their equipment. If these companies fail to address known issues or do not adequately maintain the truck, their negligence can lead to truck crashes.
• Truck and Parts Manufacturers: Heavy trucks are prone to tire blowouts, and brake failure frequently contributes to collisions. If a faulty part or design is to blame, you can likely hold the manufacturer liable for your damages.
• Trucking Companies: Because their operations include commercial vehicles, trucking companies are typically subject to vicarious liability. This means the company may be held accountable for their driver's actions.

You may not have the necessary resources or legal knowledge to conduct a rollover truck accident investigation. When you work with Cal Mundell Law Firm, PLLC, we will handle this investigation and find evidence to hold any and all negligent parties liable for their actions. We will also help you pursue the maximum allowable amount of compensation for your injuries, property damage, and other kinds of losses.

Insurance Companies Do Not Like Paying Claims

Another challenge you will likely face in your claim is that insurers do not want to pay you a reasonable amount. They may make intentionally low settlement offers, try to blame you for the accident, or deny your claim altogether. If you lack effective legal representation, you may not get as much compensation as you deserve.

Attorney Cal Mundell knows all about the tactics insurance companies use to minimize payouts because he used to work for them. Now, he will use that knowledge to benefit you.

Contact Our El Paso Rollover Truck Accident Lawyer for Your Free Consultation

When you are injured through someone else's negligence, you can benefit by working with a personal injury firm to represent your best interests. Cal Mundell Law Firm, PLLC focuses on helping truck accident victims obtain reasonable and fair compensation for their damages, and you will pay no fees unless we win. Contact us 24/7 at 915-250-0700 to request your free consultation.