What You Need To Know About Large Truck Accidents in Austin Texas

Truck accidents are all too common in Texas and specifically in Austin. The US department of transportation recently released some information that was shocking and every native Austinite should be aware of.

For example in 2011 there were 273, 000 large truck crashes. Of those crashes 3,757 people were killed and 88,000 were seriously injured.

Who's at Risk

According to the data from the US department of transportation, 1 out of every 8 fatalities involve a large truck collision. In large truck accidents, 98% of fatalities were the individuals in the passenger vehicle, NOT the the truck driver themselves. In other words, truck drivers can afford to be more reckless driving on the highways because they are almost 50 times more likely to survive an accident should they wreck into you or your family.  Also 68% of all fatal truck accidents occur in rural regions which is a bit surprising at first, but when you think about it, it makes more sense. These 18 wheelers are not likely to be traveling at high speeds in cities and in rush hour traffic. They are much more likely to be traveling at high speeds, and thus be more dangerous, in rural areas.

This infographic from the attorneys at Terry & Kelly in Austin illustrates all this information:

If you or a loved one has been in an accident with a semi truck or 18 wheeler, contact an attorney at Terry & Kelly PLLC today. They provide compassionate legal expertise and will help you recover the damages you are entitled to.