Distracted Driving and Truck Collisions - The Stephens Law Firm Accident Lawyers Houston TX 77024
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Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of trucker accidents in the United States. It is known that distracted driving in personal vehicles can be catastrophic, the results of an 80,000-pound tractor-trailer causing a wreck are typically deadly. Despite the extreme risk of driving while distracted, truckers continue to do it and put you and your family in harm's way.
The FMCSA creates rules around distracted driving which bans texting, holding a phone while making or receiving a call, reading texts, using the internet, or even checking emails. Truckers that text while driving are 23 times more likely to cause a crash so this ban is necessary to avoid reckless accidents. Other forms of distracted driving can include smoking, eating or drinking, reaching for something in the truck, or using a GPS. Just like any motorist, it is the driver's responsibility to practice safety first when driving.
If you or a loved one has been injured by a distracted driver, contact our firm for a free consultation today. We strongly believe that these types of wrecks need to be sought after for reparations to the victims. Our team will work tirelessly to get you the compensation you deserve. Call us today for a no-obligation consultation and see what our office can do for you.
The Stephens Law Firm Accident Lawyers
9039 Katy Fwy Suite 209
Houston, Texas 77024
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