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  • Alton C. Todd was recently recognized and honored as the Alum of the Month for the Department of Political Science at the University of North Texas. Read more 
  • On October 13, 2007, at the Spring Meeting of the American College of Trial Lawyers, Alton C. Todd was inducted as a Fellow in one of the premier legal associations in America for trial lawyers. Membership is by invitation only to those lawyers who have a minimum of 15 years experience. Membership is limited to less than 1 percent of the lawyers in Texas and the United States.

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Proudly Serving the Gulf Coast For Over 30 Years

Texas Truck Accident Lawyer

The Law Firm of Alton C. Todd, located in Friendswood, Texas, represents people who have been injured or have lost a loved one in a truck accident. For more than 30 years, we have used our knowledge of the trucking industry to serve truck accident victims in the Houston and Galveston areas. If you have been injured, contact our truck accident lawyer page for a free initial consultation.

We have seen changes in the trucking industry over the years. One major change is the large number of big trucks on Texas highways, which exploded with the passage of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Additionally, the trucking industry has lobbied to have the number of allowable driving hours increased, placing drivers behind the wheel for longer stretches of time without stopping or resting. As a result, truck accidents are increasing every year.

Trucking companies are liable when they fail to comply with the law

The trucking industry is heavily regulated by state and federal agencies. Following are some of the regulations:

  • Federal motor carrier safety regulations
  • Hazardous materials regulations
  • State, federal, and local rules not included in other regulations dealing with licensing and insurance requirements
  • Laws spelling out corporate liability for accidents
  • Laws detailing the liability of an owner operator's liability

Trucking companies, whether foreign or local, are driven by a desire to increase profits and reduce costs. Consequently, many trucking operations do not comply with safety and maintenance rules. For instance, in order to deliver freight faster and cheaper, truck drivers often drive "off the books" - a practice which essentially involves misreporting the number of hours a driver has driven over the course of a day or week. So, even though there is a growing body of truck safety rules, drivers continue to drive too many hours without the required amount of sleep. To get around these regulations, some truck drivers falsify travel logs.

Representing Victims of Truck Accidents

Because of our many years helping people with serious truck accident claims, we have developed a specialized understanding about the trucking industry. Clients find our attorney and staff to be highly knowledgeable about:

Our truck accident lawyer, Alton C. Todd, understands the legal and practical problems associated with 18-wheeler crashes. We know from experience the importance of investigating a trucking accident; we have an independent investigator in-house to perform this crucial task. We use the investigator's evaluation, and the results of other research, to identify the party who is at fault in the truck accident.

Contact a Truck Accident Attorney at the Law Office of Alton C. Todd

We work hard to help our clients achieve financial security and peace of mind by pursuing financial compensation as quickly as possible. We do not charge a fee to discuss your case and determine the validity of your claim. In fact, there are no expenses or fees unless we successfully get payment for your truck crash injuries. Contact us to schedule a free initial consultation to talk about your truck accident claim.

We are dedicated to learning the truth about your truck accident

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