Conroe Moving Van Accident Lawyers
Obtaining compensation for rental truck crash injuries
Moving vans and box trucks can create special risks on highways due to their size, loading hazards and sometimes inexperienced drivers. Moreover, moving van accidents can be quite different from car accidents, so you can benefit from legal counsel experienced in handling them. Texans injured in moving van accidents can count on a Conroe moving van accident lawyer at Hope and Causey, P.C.
Why moving van accidents are different than regular vehicle crashes
Moving vans present unique risks of accidents due to the following factors:
- Driver inexperience — Many moving vans and trucks are rentals, with drivers not trained to handle the vehicles’ size, weight or operating features. This can lead to difficulty maintaining lane position and executing turns, and to overcorrecting when steering or braking.
- Longer stopping distances — A fully loaded moving van weighs far more than a passenger car. This dramatically increases braking distance, especially at highway speeds.
- Reduced maneuverability — Because of their length and height, moving vans require wider turns and more deliberate steering. Untrained drivers often drift or swing too wide.
- Poorly secured cargo — Improper loading can create a high center of gravity that can cause cargo-related instability, loss of control, trailer sway and possibly rollovers.
- Larger blind spots — Drivers unfamiliar with these “no zones” mighty merge or change lanes without sufficient clearance, colliding with other vehicles.
- Difficulty handling in bad weather — High-profile vans are more affected by wind, rain and reduced visibility. Inexperienced drivers may not compensate appropriately.
Other causes of moving van accidents can be drivers’ unfamiliarity with roads and distraction due to use of GPS devices or cell phones.
Determining liability after a moving van crash in Conroe
A moving van or delivery truck crash case can be complicated by there being multiple defendants, including drivers and their employers, moving van owners and rental companies, cargo loaders and parts and maintenance providers. Under Texas law, a party can be directly liable if they breach a duty of care to you, such as by driving carelessly or otherwise acting negligently in the performance of their jobs.
Investigating moving truck accidents in Conroe, Texas
A Montgomery County truck accident lawyer at our firm will gather all relevant evidence, such as rental agreements, maintenance logs, driver history, witness statements, photos, police reports and crash reconstructions. Our investigation takes advantage of our familiarity with Montgomery County roads and highways, including I-45, I-69 and SH 75.
Common injuries in Conroe moving van accidents
The size and weight of moving vans often increase the severity of injuries suffered in a collision. Possible harm includes traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, fractures, soft-tissue trauma, internal injuries and long-term impairments.
Compensation for moving van accident victims in Conroe
You might be entitled to compensation for your medical costs, lost income, future treatments, long-term disability needs and pain and suffering. Rental companies often provide limited or complex insurance coverage that could limit the amounts you can actually get from them. As your lawyers, we negotiate with the defendants’ insurers to maximize the compensation you can get. If defendants do not offer a satisfactory settlement, we will not hesitate to bring your case to trial.
Contact an experienced Texas attorney about your moving van accident
Hope and Causey, P.C. in Conroe represents people hurt in moving van accidents in the Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land metropolitan area. Call 936-441-4673 or contact us online to schedule a free initial consultation.
