Some of the most common and most dangerous automobile accidents involve tractor-trailers (also known as “big rigs” or “18-wheelers”). Every year in the United States, there are hundreds of thousands of potentially-deadly accidents involving big commercial trucks. These big commercial trucks come in many different shapes and sizes, but here are some of the more common examples that we typically see out on the road:

Tractor-Trailer – This may be the most common type of big commercial truck on the road. You might sometimes hear this referred to as a “semi-trailer,” “big rig,” or “18 wheeler.” This vehicle consists of a tractor unit (i.e. truck) pulling a semi-trailer which usually contains some type of cargo

Dump Truck– This is another common commercial truck that is used to transport large loads of dirt, rock, and soil. For that reason, you usually see dump trucks on or near construction sites, gravel pits, and similar places.

Tanker Truck– This motor vehicle consists of a truck pulling what looks like a long tube. The truck and tank can be part of one vehicle or a tractor pulling a tanker trailer. Tanker trucks are generally used to transport liquids or fluids such as gasoline or oil. Flatbed Truck – Flatbed trucks have a long flat surface on the back where they generally haul lumber, steel, heavy equipment, or other cargo. Cement Mixer– These trucks are easy to recognize, with a huge cylindrical shape on the back. Sometimes the cylinder is spinning, which means it is mixing cement. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident with a heavy truck, you need a law firm with the skill, experience, and reputation to command the insurance company’s respect. We are that law firm

auto/ped injuries A number of factors may be contributing to the increase in pedestrian injuries, including more people walking to work, insufficient pedestrian road crossings, speeding, drowsy driving, drinking, and population growth in certain areas. It is also widely believed that distracted driving and distracted walking may be contributing to the problem. 6 Unfortunately, as a pedestrian in our state, you can follow all the rules and you are still at risk of being struck by distracted and dangerous drivers. Texas is one of five states (along with CA, AZ, GA, and FL) that accounted for roughly half of all pedestrian deaths. If you or your loved one has been involved in an accident with a motor vehicle, we would like to help. Call us today for a free consultation.