Travis County Truck Accident Lawyers - Travis County, TX Truck Accident Attorneys
At the law firm of Melton & Kumler, LLP, we concentrate our efforts on accidents involving large commercial vehicles. Our attorneys give their full consideration to each of our clients, which is why we limit the number of truck accident cases we take each year. We don't spread ourselves thinly over dozens of cases – we take our cases and our clients seriously.
We help truck accident victims of Travis County and throughout the State of Texas from our office location in Austin. We are not a large firm, which allows us to offer individual attention to each of our clients. Our attorneys have a unique combination of experience that ideally qualifies us to represent trucking accident victims.
- Attorney John F. Melton is experienced at winning in the courtroom and in successfully resolving complex legal matters. Mr. Melton, an Austin native, has trial experience in District, County, and Federal Courts. The Texas Board of Legal Specialization has board certified him in employment and labor law.
- Austin lawyer Wylie Kumler combines an expertise in employment law with his familiarity of personal injury law to successfully represent accident victims. These attorneys’ collective knowledge uniquely qualifies them to deal with truck drivers and trucking companies involved in accident cases.
The attorneys at the law firm of Melton & Kumler, LLP have represented accident victims who have been injured due to:
Driver Fault
Besides the obvious mistakes that truck drivers can make behind the wheel, there are also many factors that can contribute to an accident that happen before the driver is even on the road. The lawyers at Melton & Kumler, LLP represent clients harmed by drowsy driving, intoxicated driving, speeding or reckless driving. They know what aspects of the case to investigate to ensure that your rights are fully protected.
Truck Deficiencies and Failures
Tractor-trailers, like other automobiles, are made up of thousands of mechanical parts. These mechanical parts may do many things such as maintain engine temperature or provide the ability to stop. When these components fail or are deficient, a serious accident can result. Everyone involved in the truck, including the driver, manufacturer, and trucking company, all have an obligation to ensure that the mechanical parts on the truck are built, maintained, and function properly.
Trucking Company Carelessness
The national and state economies receive many benefits from trucking companies. However, this contribution is often eclipsed by the injuries, fatalities and property damage caused by tractor-trailer accidents. Sometimes these accidents could have been prevented by changes in the procedures or policies of the trucking companies. Trucking, like most industries, is profit-driven, which sometimes leads to companies cutting corners or even violating the law. The attorneys at Melton & Kumler, LLP have expertise in employment law as well as personal injury law, giving them an exceptional approach to cases involving illegal trucking practices and the working conditions that lead to serious crashes.
Abuse of Trucking Laws
The federal agency that regulates the trucking industry is the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA). It is the goal of this agency to increase the safety of all drivers and to decrease the incidents of serious crashes involving large commercial vehicles. Regrettably, many truck drivers and companies ignore the laws, which can lead to fatalities or injuries to occupants of passenger vehicles.
The attorneys at Melton & Kumler, LLP are thoroughly knowledgeable about the federal trucking laws. Our Travis County trucking violation lawyers will aid you in determining whether a disregard for these regulations is responsible for your injuries.
The lawyers of Melton & Kumler, LLP, refuse to accept that tractor-trailer accidents are inevitable. Many of the deaths and injuries in Travis County attributed to large commercial vehicle crashes could have been prevented. If you have been seriously hurt or lost a loved one in an accident involving a tractor-trailer, contact Travis County trucking accident attorneys Melton & Kumler at 800.681.6932 regarding your right to collect damages for your injuries.
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