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Denton 18-Wheeler Accident Lawyer Information
Semi truck, tractor trailer and 18-wheeler accidents are common occurrences on Denton roads and highways. It is estimated that approximately 5,000 people die as a result of 18-wheeler accidents and big rig collisions in the United States each year with a substantial number of 18-wheeler truck accidents occurring in Denton, Texas, every day.
Denton, Texas is part of the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area known locally as the "Golden Triangle." Denton is the county seat in Denton County. It is home to the University of North Texas (UNT) and the Texas Woman's University.
Denton is 40 miles from Dallas and 40 miles south of the Oklahoma-Texas border. I-35 leads in to Denton, and actually splits in two within the Denton city limits. I-35E leads to Dallas and I-35W heads towards Fort Worth. Hwy 77 and Hwy 377 also run through Denton. This makes Denton incredibly accessible by car from many areas in Texas as well as from surrounding regions. Regrettably, driving always carries with it the risk of an accident. Thousands die from 18-wheeler truck accidents and collisions per year. Many more are left injured, with injuries ranging from minor to tcatastrophic. It is on these unlucky occasions that you need a Denton 18-wheeler truck accident lawyer to advocate on your behalf. If you have a Denton truck accident claim, call one of the Denton 18-wheeler truck accident lawyers listed on this site for a free initial consultation.
Denton 18-Wheeler Accident Attorney
Due to the sheer weight difference of a car versus the weight of an 18-wheeler or tractor trailer, accidents that involve commercial vehicles often times result in severe injuries or even death. Compared to the average weight of an automobile, which is only 5,000 pounds, one can easily see how much more dangerous commercial vehicles like an 18 wheeler can be. That is why if you are injured by a semi truck or commercial vehicle in Denton, it is important that you choose an experienced Denton 18-wheeler accident attorney who knows the truck regulations and laws both nationally and for the State of Texas.
Commercial vehicles go by different names such as:
- Big Rig
- 18 Wheeler
- Tractor Trailer
- Truck
- Semi
Denton truck accidents caused by an 18-wheeler, big rig, semi truck, tractor trailer, bus or commercial vehicle are common on Denton streets, avenues and highways. Many of the semi truck crashes that occur in the city of Denton happen along the major Denton highways, which include the U.S. 77, U.S.377, U.S. 380 and I-35.
Types of Trucks
The following trucks do specific things and carry certain types of cargo:
- Bob-Tail Trucks
- Tanker trucks
- Refrigerated trucks
- Flat bed trucks
- Logging trucks
Buses are also considered commercial vehicles as well, but as a rule do not haul cargo. Instead a bus is a transportation vehicle that carries children or adults such as a school bus or commercial bus like Greyhound. School bus accidents or commercial bus accidents are common on Denton roads and freeways. The causes may vary, but often times the accident is a result of hazardous road conditions or driver negligence.
It is essential to hire a Denton bus accident lawyer if you have been involved in the following type of accident:
- Transportation buses such as Greyhound;
- shuttle bus accidents when driving to and from the airport, such as Denton Municipal Airport and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport; and/or,
- casino bus accidents that occur running back and forth from Denton Outlet Mall.
The ways Denton truck accidents happen occur are too numerous to list. Blind spots, rear-ends, sideswipes, head-ons, load overturns, jack-knifes are all possible and can result in fatal wrongful death truck accidents.
If you live in Denton and have a claims for an accident that involved a big rig or an 18 wheeler, your case might be filed in one of these courts:
Denton County 158th District Court
(940) 349-2300
Denton County 211th District Court
940-349-2300
The Denton County Civil Courthouse is located at:
Denton County Courts Building, 1450 East McKinney Street, Second Floor, Denton, TX 76209
18-Wheeler Accident Attorneys Serve Denton and Surrounding Cities
Serving clients throughout Central Texas, including Argyle, Allen, Aubrey, Bartonville, Bolivar, Carrollton, Celina, Colleyville, Copper Canyon, Corinth, Corral City, Cross Roads, Decatur, Denton, Dish, Double Oak, Era, Flower Mound, Frisco, Grapevine, Hackberry, Haslet, Hebron, Hickory Creek, Highland Village, Justin, Keller, Krugerville, Krum, Lake Dallas, Lakewood Village, Lewisville, Lincoln Park, Little Elm, McKinney, New Fairview, Northlake, Oak Point, Pilot Point, Plano, Ponder, Prosper, Roanoke, Rosston, Sanger, Shady Shores, Southlake, The Colony, Trophy Club, Valley View and other communities in Denton County.
Denton 18-wheeler accident attorneys are experienced in handling serious injury truck collision cases and can help you fight the trucking company or its insurer in order to get you the compensation you deserve. Contact a Denton 18 wheeler accident lawyer today for a FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION.