Though they are quite common, a truck accident may not be an "accident." Many of the causes of trucking accidents can be controlled, making travel safer for not only the trucks, but also for individuals in the vehicles that share the road with trucks. Our attorneys at the office of Lewis, Davenport & Hildebrand are knowledgeable and experienced truck accident attorneys. They are able to handle your truck accident case.

There are many different factors that may contribute to a truck accident, including:

• Unsafe road conditions
• Driver negligence
• Driver intoxication
• Excessive speed
• Driver fatigue (falling asleep at the wheel)
• Improper truck maintenance
• Defective trucking equipment or malfunction of equipment (brakes, tires)
• Improperly loaded or unbalanced cargo
• Load shifting
• Unsecured loads
• Inadequate road signage
• Truck that becomes disabled in a lane of traffic (such as with a tire blowout)

Trucking accidents often result from mistakes and negligence committed by the truck driver. Our lawyers are able to examine all aspects of the situation, including driver log books, the driver's driving history and maintenance records.

Though truck accidents frequently involve large trucks known as a semi truck, tractor trailer or 18 wheeler trucking accidents also are caused by:

• Dump trucks
• Cargo vans
• Garbage trucks
• Transport vans

No matter the type of truck that collided with your vehicle or the complexity of the accident, we are able to help clients with the legal issues related to the truck wreck or accident. Our lawyers at Lewis, Davenport & Hildebrand do not shy away from taking a case to trial. Our trial lawyers have obtained many large awards and settlements involving truck accidents and other personal injury matters for our clients.

To learn more about your rights and options for seeking compensation after a truck wreck, contact us immediately. In most cases, we do not charge our clients any attorney's fees until we reach a successful resolution to their case. If you or your loved one cannot make it to our Houston, Texas, law offices to discuss your truck wreck claim, our lawyers can travel to meet with you. We take clients from throughout Texas, including Houston (Harris County), Beaumont, Austin, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Laredo, McAllen, Brownsville, Waco, Dallas, Fort Worth, and more.