Reconstructing A Truck Accident Can Help Your Claim: Texas Attorney Explains

December 4th, 2018

Due to the sheer size of a big rig, truck accidents are far more likely to be catastrophic than car accidents. Trucks are bigger, take more effort to move and are very difficult to stop.

After a truck accident, forensic experts examine the scene, and through careful and complex calculations, they can determine exactly what caused the accident. This information can be absolutely crucial to proving fault in a truck accident claim.

Deconstructing a truck accident

By far, the largest and most complicated factor in determining the cause of an accident comes down to the brakes. Brakes on a big rig are larger and more complex than those on passenger cars. As such, while passenger cars can stop quickly, large trucks need an average of 25 to 65 percent more time than a car to come to a complete stop. If a truck is following too closely to a smaller passenger car, failure to stop in time could result in a devastating crash.

Another important factor forensic experts consider is the type of road on which the truck was driving. Different types of roads have different types of friction. That friction, or resistance, can either help a truck slow down safely or lead to an accident. Experts consider these and all other factors when determining exactly how an accident happened.

When the worst happens, an experienced attorney can help

Texas truck accident attorney Chad Jones has seen the devastating impact a truck accident can have on a family and a community. Forensic crash reconstructionists play an extremely important part in the aftermath of an accident. They can determine the cause of an accident and therefore who or what is responsible for it. That information is vital when it comes to holding negligent truck drivers, or their companies, accountable.

If you or a loved one were injured in a truck accident in Texas, you need a lawyer who not only understands how forensic evidence works, but how that information can be used to maximize your compensation.

Remember, the trucking company has its own experts working on the case. You need to even the odds with an experienced attorney in your corner. Contact us today for a free case evaluation.