Oklahoma Tractor Trailer Accidents

Every year, tens of thousands of people suffer injury from tractor trailer accidents in Oklahoma City and throughout the country, and hundreds, if not thousands, are likely to die. Proving the cases of truck accident injury victims requires unique knowledge and skills of a tractor trailer accident attorney in Oklahoma City.

Tractor trailers are more prone to accidents than smaller vehicles

The physical properties of tractor trailers make them difficult to control and more susceptible to accidents in many ways, including these:

• Size and weight:  Even without cargo, a typical tractor with one trailer already weighs about 10 to 15,000 pounds empty. But trucks can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds with cargo according to Department of Transportation limits. While stopping distances naturally increase with extra weight, the distance to stop grows exponentially if weather and road conditions are less than optimal.
• Truck construction:  The connection between the tractor (also known as the cab) and trailer causes the trailer to move in opposition to the tractor, making the entire vehicle more difficult to maneuver. Adding a second or even third trailer to the vehicle increases the challenge of maintaining control over the vehicle.
• Cargo:  Cargo must be loaded with great care to avoid additional risks. In addition to adding weight to the vehicle, the load can shift in transit if not properly secured, causing unpredictable results for a driver trying to control the vehicle.

These are just a few reasons why tractor trailer accidents are as common as they are throughout the United States. It makes sense for anyone involved in this type of accident to seek an attorney. Monty L. Cain is the tractor trailer accident attorney in Oklahoma with enough specialized experience to win your case. Monty L. Cain, P.C. has the understanding of the trucking business and its legal requirements. We can uncover the causes of these serious accidents to prove the cases of our clients.

A tractor trailer accident lawyer in Oklahoma City needs specific skills

Attorneys who focus on other types of auto vehicle accidents generally do not have the experience needed to provide appropriate legal support for tractor trailer accident injury cases. Look for an attorney with specialized skills and experience:

• Your attorney must have a solid understanding of trucking operations and local and federal trucking laws.
• Your attorney must be able to clearly communicate the often complicated legal aspects of your case to you so you can make the decisions only you can make during the process.
• Your attorney needs access to trusted resources to help prove your case. This includes forensic investigators who specialize in tractor trailer accidents as well as expert witnesses to testify in court.

Tractor trailer accident attorney, Monty L. Cain has over a decade of experience representing victims of tractor trailer accidents in addition to a wide range of accidental injury cases. He has the experience, skills, and resources needed to help clients achieve the best possible results for their cases.

Contact Monty L. Cain, P.C. when you need a tractor trailer accident lawyer in Oklahoma

For the convenience of our clients, we are available 24/7 by phone, and offer weekend and evening hours by appointment. We also offer legal services in Spanish. For a free initial consultation, contact Monty L. Cain, P.C. today.