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Driving while texting is an inherently dangerous activity that should be avoided by all drivers. The average time to just look at the phone and read a text, not necessarily even send one, is five seconds. In that time, a vehicle traveling at highway speed traverses nearly 100 meters, putting everyone else on the road in serious danger.

When a commercial truck driver decides to text and drive, the situation becomes even more dangerous. Due to the large size of their vehicle and the fact that it can take a heavy 18-wheeler substantially more distance to stop in comparison to smaller automobiles, a distracted trucker with a cell phone in his hand can mean only one thing: disaster.

If you have been injured by a negligent trucker, contact a Fort Worth truck accident attorney from Parker Law Firm today.

Catastrophic Injuries When a Trucker Texts & Drives

Texting while driving creates so much danger because it distracts the truck driver in three ways: manually, visually, and cognitively. In short, this means that the trucker’s hands will be off the wheel, eyes will be off the road, and mind will be thinking about something else entirely. When they are not paying close enough attention, a driver could speed, fail to stop at a red light, or drift out of their lane, causing a major accident.

Serious injuries and consequences that are often related to truck accidents include:

  • Amputation
  • Broken bones
  • Debilitating back injuries
  • Head and brain injuries
  • Internal injuries
  • Wrongful death

Find a Fair Recovery & Peace of Mind

When you have been hit by a truck driver that was distracting themselves with their cell phone, they should be held accountable for the damages that they have caused. Whether their own insurance company steps up or the company that was employing them handles it, someone other than you should provide payment to cover for your:

  • Medical bills
  • Rehabilitation fees
  • Lost wages as you recuperate

It is unlikely that the negligent party will accept full responsibility for the traffic collision. When this is the case, you need to find a truck accident lawyer who is willing to fight for your rights for fair compensation, even if it means going to court.

Have You Been Injured In A Texas Area Truck Accident?

If you or a loved one was injured in a commercial truck accident in Texas, our experienced truck accident lawyers are ready to help right away. Contact us online, or call our Bedford, Texas office directly at 817.440.3888 to schedule your free consultation.We help personal injury clients throughout Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington as well as all areas of Texas.