Accidents involving tractor trailers, commonly called 18-wheelers, are some of the most devastating wrecks on our roadways. When a tractor trailer and a car collide, it is very likely that the accident will result in death or severe injury of a passenger in the automobile.
"Tractor trailer companies owe it to the traveling public to operate according to the laws of the road. When they break those laws and accidents happen, they must be held accountable."
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Why do these kinds of accidents happen so often? More times than not, it is because of the pressures put on drivers from the trucking companies to travel faster and with less sleep, if it means increased profits. The combination of speed and lack of sleep may be the cause of an accident involving yourself or a loved one.
In the legal realm, tractor trailer wrecks are not treated as ordinary car accidents. Laws and regulations that apply to tractor trailers and their employers are different from those in typical car-to-car accidents. For that reason, you should have an attorney experienced with tractor trailer litigation protecting the rights of you or your family. Richardson, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman has that experience and the resources to make certain your rights are protected.
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