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Top-Rated Texas Truck Accident Lawyers

Are you or a loved one the victim of a truck accident? Do you need to speak to a truck accident lawyer near you? If you answered ‘yes’ to either of these questions, then we can help.

For nearly 40 years now, our Board Certified personal injury attorneys have worked to make a difference in our clients’ lives. Speak to our top-rated personal injury attorneys now by calling (903) 597-6000 and get a free consultation.

We encourage you to vet our firm online. We have over 500 five-star reviews from across the nation.

Our firm has been featured in national news programs and magazines, including TIME, Newsweek and CNN, for taking on opponents such as Firestone, Toyota and Walmart.

Our firm maintains two full-time investigators who are available 24/7 to preserve critical evidence after a truck accident. As discussed below, case-making evidence disappears particularly quickly in 18-wheeler accident cases.

We have achieved some of the highest verdicts and settlements in the East Texas area, as well as the state, and have successfully settled over 99% of our cases. If you want top-rated attorneys on your team, we encourage you to call our firm today.

We’ll review your truck accident free of charge and explain your legal options. Call 903-597-6000 or fill out our online contact form. We assist clients in Tyler, Longview, and all across Texas and the United States.

What Our Clients Say About Us

We have had the privilege of serving clients in the East Texas area for nearly 40 years. Here is a recent review from just one of those clients:

“Aside from the efficiency and excellence in the Roberts & Roberts law offices, they pride themselves on being involved in the community as well. Seeing the staff members making an impact in our community speaks volumes of the character of people they strive to be. I encourage anyone who needs assistance in their field of work to go to R&R. Not only because of the professionalism in their work, but the unselfishness of their law firm, collectively.” – Mason M.

We encourage you to read reviews from our happy clients. We encourage you to research reviews of our firm across the internet, including our over 500 five-star reviews.

Truck Accident Statistics For Texas 

Semi trucks and tractor-trailers pose a threat to other motorists on Texas highways because of their sheer size. In Texas, 448 people were killed in crashes involving 18-wheelers and other commercial vehicles. When a tractor-trailer weighing up to 80,000 pounds collides with a passenger vehicle weighing a few thousand pounds, the laws of physics favor the truck. Occupants of other vehicles involved in collisions with 18-wheelers suffer the brunt of the injuries, regardless of who caused the accident.  

Tyler is the county seat of Smith County, which had 340 crashes involving large trucks such as flatbeds, semis, tanker trucks and other heavy trucks in 2017, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. The accidents caused 90 serious injuries and six fatalities.

Longview is located in both Gregg and Harrison counties. Collectively, Gregg and Harrison counties had 7 deaths and 25 people with serious injuries in crashes involving tractor-trailers and other commercial vehicles in 2017, according to the TxDOT. A number of those accidents were caused by avoidable truck driver errors.

If a collision with an 18-wheeler has turned your life upside down, the truck accident lawyers at Roberts & Roberts are committed to helping.

What Causes Texas Tractor Trailer Accidents? 

Every truck accident has its own specific set of contributing factors. That is why you should talk to a qualified truck accident lawyer after a crash involving a large truck. There are a number of factors that show up repeatedly in truck accident reports.
Trucking companies often pressure drivers to meet unreasonable delivery deadlines by driving beyond the allowed number of hours per day. Drivers may be dangerously fatigued when an accident occurs.
In addition to driver fatigue, the list of common crash factors compiled by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for accidents involving tractor-trailers, semis, semi trailers, big rigs and other 18-wheelers includes:

• Braking failure
• Traffic congestion
• Truck driver prescription drug use
• Truck driver fatigue
• Truck driver aggressive driving
• Truck operator driving too fast for road condition
• Truck driver unfamiliarity with the road
• Road construction
• Truck driver’s failure to stop at a traffic signal, stop sign or crosswalk
• Inattention

Regardless of the reason, tractor-trailer accidents often cause serious injuries or fatal injuries to occupants of other vehicles.

Do I Need A Lawyer For My 18-Wheeler Accident Case? 

Commercial truck accidents are more complex to investigate and litigate than accidents involving passenger vehicles. The stakes are higher. Trucking companies are required to carry large amounts of liability insurance because of the catastrophic injuries big rigs can cause.

It’s a good idea to have a qualified personal injury lawyer review the facts of your case after a wreck involving an 18-wheeler. You can be sure that truck drivers, trucking companies and their insurers will have lawyers representing them after an accident. You should too. There is no charge for the initial consultation at Roberts & Roberts. We do not charge fees unless we are successful in obtaining a settlement or judgment for you.

It’s important to talk to a personal injury attorney promptly after an accident before valuable evidence is lost. A prompt investigation of the accident is crucial to determining who should be held responsible.

While we cannot predict the future or guarantee results, we can answer your questions and keep you well informed during the recovery process. Our goal is for our truck wreck attorneys to address your concerns so that you can make informed decisions as we work together to help you move forward after a serious truck accident. 

Frequently Asked Questions About Truck Wreck Cases

• Why are truck wrecks different from car wrecks?
• Are there lawyers in Tyler, Texas that specialize in truck accidents?
• What is tail swing in regard to log trucks?
• How do you find the right truck wreck attorney in Tyler, Texas?

Why Choose Us?

Why should you choose the truck accident attorneys at Roberts & Roberts? Here are just a few of the reasons:

• Our law firm has been helping injured East Texans for over 40 years.
• We have established a national reputation for representing clients in personal injury and wrongful death cases. The firm has been featured in national news programs and magazines, including Time and Newsweek, for taking on opponents such as Firestone, Toyota, and Walmart.
• Most of our lawyers are Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law, meaning these attorneys are specialists in helping injured people. Only 1.5% of lawyers in Texas have earned this recognition.
• Our law firm has achieved some of the largest settlements and verdicts in the East Texas area.
• You do not owe us anything unless we win your case. We will not accept payment for our services unless we successfully settle your case or otherwise ensure that you compensated.

If you have a valid claim, get help from the truck wreck lawyers at Roberts & Roberts now by calling 800-248-6000 or by filling out our online contact form. The call costs you nothing… it could mean everything.