Truck accident lawyers know that their weight, length, and blind spots make semi-trailer trucks dangerous; 18 wheelers take longer to stop than passenger cars and are harder to maneuver. When delivery trucks collide with smaller vehicles, the impact can cause enormous property damage and devastating personal injuries. National Safety Council figures from 2021, 806 fatal commercial vehicle accidents occurred in Texas. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that 79% of large trucks involved in fatal traffic crashes in 2017 weighed more than 10,000 pounds, highlighting the significant threat posed to smaller vehicles. Certain heavier commercial trucks, such as semi and trailer trucks can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds. In collisions with smaller passenger cars, this weight difference
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