In the bustling streets of Houston, wide-turning truck accidents have become an unfortunate reality. Wide-turn truck accidents often lead to devastating consequences, leaving victims with severe injuries, emotional trauma, and financial burdens. At Baumgartner Law Firm, we are committed to fighting for maximum compensation for victims of wide-turning truck accidents. Contact the truck accident attorneys at Baumgartner Law Firm for help with a wide turn truck accident claim.
What Causes Wide Turning Truck Accidents?
Wide-turning truck accidents typically occur when a commercial truck makes a turn, requiring more space than other vehicles. Several factors contribute to these accidents, including:
Truck Driver Blind Spots
Commercial trucks have large blind spots, also known as “no-zones,” obstructing the driver’s view of surrounding vehicles. When making a wide turn, these blind spots pose a significant risk, as the driver may fail to see smaller vehicles or pedestrians in their path.
Inadequate Signaling
Failure to use proper signaling when turning can confuse other motorists and pedestrians, increasing the likelihood of a collision. Clear and timely signaling is crucial for alerting others to the truck’s intended maneuver.
Speeding
Excessive speed can exacerbate the challenges of making a wide turn, reducing the driver’s ability to control the vehicle and increasing the risk of losing control or colliding with other vehicles.
Improper Maneuvering
Inexperienced or negligent truck drivers may attempt to make wide turns without proper maneuvering techniques, leading to oversteering, understeering, or drifting into adjacent lanes.
Consequences of Wide Turn Truck Accidents
The repercussions of wide-turning truck accidents can be catastrophic, resulting in the following common injuries:
Severe Injuries
Occupants of smaller vehicles involved in these accidents often sustain serious injuries, such as traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, fractures, and internal organ damage.
Loss of Life
Tragically, wide-turning truck accidents can be fatal, claiming the lives of innocent victims and leaving families devastated by the untimely loss of their loved ones.
Emotional Trauma
Survivors of truck accidents may experience significant emotional trauma, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression, which can profoundly impact their quality of life.
Financial Hardship
Medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, and long-term rehabilitation costs can place a substantial financial burden on accident victims and their families, exacerbating their already challenging circumstances.
Truck Accident Attorneys for Wide-Turning Truck Accidents
If you or a loved one has been injured in a wide-turning truck accident, it is crucial to seek legal guidance to protect your rights and pursue fair compensation. At Baumgartner Law Firm, our experienced team of truck accident attorneys specializes in handling truck accident cases and can assist you with the following:
Investigation
We will thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding the commercial truck accident, gather evidence, and identify liable parties, such as the truck driver, trucking company, or third-party contractors.
Legal Representation
Our skilled trucking attorneys will provide aggressive legal representation, advocating for your interests and fighting to hold the truck driver accountable for their actions.
Negotiation
We will negotiate with insurance companies and opposing counsel on your behalf, seeking maximum compensation for your injuries, damages, and losses. Wide turn truck accidents can often be settled.
Litigation
If a fair settlement cannot be reached, our experienced truck accident attorney will aggressively litigate your case, presenting compelling evidence and arguments on your truck accident claim to get the justice you deserve.
Contact Baumgartner Law Firm Today
Don’t face the aftermath of a wide-turning truck accident alone. Contact Baumgartner Law Firm today to schedule a consultation with our compassionate and dedicated truck accident legal team. Our experienced truck accident lawyer is here to support you every step of the way and fight tirelessly for the justice and compensation you deserve.
Baumgartner Law Firm
6711 Cypress Creek Pkwy, Houston, TX, 77069
(281) 587-1111
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What kind of cases do you accept?
We are very selective in the cases that we agree to handle to provide the best possible service to our clients. By limiting the number of cases that we accept, we can provide the time attention, and resources required to maximize compensation for our clients.
Accordingly, our practice is limited to cases involving substantial injury or a family who has lost a loved one. We have gained a reputation for handling 18-wheeler truck accidents, car and drunk driving crashes, daycare injury cases, and other serious injury and wrongful death matters. To learn more about the cases we cover, visit our practice areas page.
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