- May 16, 2025
- Truck Accidents
Car and truck accidents can occur at any given time. Even if you are wearing your seatbelt or are taking the proper precautions, other drivers may not be considering safety with as high of regard, and automobile accidents can have devastating effects. Though searching for representation may be the farthest from your mind if you recently suffered a truck accident injury, it is important to consider the time constraints involved if you would like to pursue compensation for injuries you obtained. In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX catastrophic personal injury attorneys explore the frequency and severity of truck accidents in Dallas, how it affects those involved, and what our team may be able to do to help.
Looking at Truck Accidents in Dallas
From a minor fender-bender to a crushed or totaled car, vehicle accidents can have varying outcomes. Several factors such as the number of vehicles and individuals involved, speed each automobile was going, how the collision occurred, and more contribute to the severity of the aftermath, and for some, consequences can be permanent or completely life-altering. If you or a loved one suffered injuries from a truck accident, you may be entitled to compensation.
Though no vehicle accident is ideal, a collision with a tractor-trailer truck can be disastrous. After all, large trucks can weigh anywhere from 20-30 times more than standard cars and require a much greater distance to slow down and stop completely. They can also contribute to pileups and dangerous road conditions
According to the 2022 Commercial Motor Vehicle Involved Crashes and Injuries Report, Dallas county saw 52 fatal crashes, 93 suspected serious crashes, and 113 suspected serious injuries that year. The report reveals that Dallas county’s rates — rivaled only by Harris county — are significantly higher than all other counties in the state.
The Likelihood of Lifelong Impacts
Due to the size and weight of large commercial vehicles, truck accidents can result in severe damage and even wrongful death. Other common injuries that can occur might include spinal injuries or paralysis, broken bones, third-degree burns, organ damage, internal bleeding, amputations, PTSD, and more. If you or a loved one were in a truck accident and obtained severe injuries such as these, you do not deserve to bear the financial burden alone. Contact our firm for a free consultation to learn about your options today.
Other Factors to Consider
There are a few million truck drivers in the United States that travel to deliver goods, freights, and more every single day. Though there are regulations in place for safety, hours can be long, maintenance can be sloppy, and there are several stages at which carelessness can contribute to an accident. Other factors and behaviors that can lead to truck accidents include speeding, distracted driving, insufficient inspections, impairment, and driving fatigue.
Schedule Your Consult Today
Enduring a life-altering injury from a truck accident can have lasting impacts on you and your loved ones. When you are ready to learn more about your legal options for a truck accident injury obtained due to another person’s carelessness, contact Crain Brogdon, LLP in Dallas, TX by calling 214-522-9404. We serve Dallas and the surrounding areas, handling cases of varying complexity with an individualized approach.
Attorney Quentin Brogdon
Quentin Brogdon has over thirty years of experience and expertise in the field of personal injury trial law. He is board certified in both personal injury trial law and civil trial advocacy. Quentin has received an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating. This rating reflects an attorney’s ethics and abilities according to reviews from fellow attorneys. [ Attorney Bio ]
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