Experienced Trucking Accident Attorneys In Amarillo

At McCarn, Weir, & Sherwood Attorneys at Law in Amarillo, our firm’s attorneys have over 120 years of combined experience. You can be certain that our personal injury lawyers are prepared to evaluate your claim, gather evidence, determine liability and pursue the compensation you need.

Whether we resolve the case out of court or we go to trial, we have the skill to protect your interests. A selection of our lawyers have prior experience as insurance defense attorneys, which gives them insider knowledge of how the insurance company will try to deny or undervalue your truck accident claim. This experience enables us to anticipate the opposing side and prepare an even stronger claim on your behalf. To learn more, please call 806-223-0960 for a no-obligation personal injury consultation.

I-40 And I-27 Truck Accidents In Amarillo: Who Is Responsible?

Interstate 40 and I-27 in the Panhandle are the scenes of numerous commercial truck accidents. These roadways are often congested with large trucks such as semis, livestock haulers, delivery trucks, oil tankers, heavy machinery and additional commercial vehicles.

Trucking accidents are typically more complex than passenger vehicle accidents, in part due to the presence of multiple liable parties, which can include:

• The truck driver: Drivers may engage in distracted driving, drunk driving, reckless driving and drowsy driving.
• The trucking company: This entity may be held responsible for poor driver training, negligent hiring practices and forced overtime or requiring drivers to skip rest breaks.
• Cargo loading companies: Cargo that is unsecured or unbalanced can fall off of the truck or cause accidents such as rollovers and jackknifing.
• Maintenance and repair companies: If regular maintenance and repairs are not done properly and in a timely manner, brakes, tires and steering systems may fail.
• Manufacturers of truck components: Defective parts can result in mechanical failure leading to serious accidents.

Depending on the specifics of your case, there may be additional negligent parties.

Violations Of FMCSA Regulations In Texas Panhandle Crashes

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has regulations governing the operation of commercial vehicles, which include:

• Hours of service: Drivers are required to take rest breaks.
• Drug and alcohol testing: These can occur pre-employment, post-accident, when reasonable suspicion exists and at random intervals.
• Truck maintenance: Trucks are required to have an inspection every year. Drivers must complete vehicle inspection reports every day and records must be saved.
• Electronic logging device (ELD): Most truck drivers must keep Records of Duty Status Reports. Carriers must use only approved ELDs. Data has to record driving time and match up with engine data.

These are some of the most common FMCSA regulations, but there are others that we may use to prove negligence as well.

Saving Evidence After A Commercial Vehicle Accident

We will ensure critical evidence is preserved, including:

• Black box record logs
• Dashcam footage
• Driver qualification documents

Additionally, we will promptly request that the truck is made available to us so we can collect evidence.

Contact McCarn, Weir, & Sherwood Attorneys at Law After A Serious Trucking Accident

To protect your truck accident claim, work with our experienced lawyers. You can call us at 806-223-0960 or contact us online to arrange your initial consultation.