Did you know that nearly 840,000 blind spot accidents occur every year? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), many of these incidents involve massive 18-wheelers. Understanding where these blind spots are could mean the difference between a safe drive and a catastrophic collision.
At Herrman & Herrman Personal Injury Lawyers, we’ve seen the devastating aftermath of truck accidents. If you or a loved one has been hurt in a crash involving an 18-wheeler, you deserve experienced legal representation to fight for your rights.
18-WHEELER BLIND SPOTS TO AVOID
✅ Directly in Front of the Truck
The large size and elevated cab of an 18-wheeler create a blind spot directly in front of the vehicle. If your car is too close, the truck driver cannot see you. Worse, a sudden stop could result in a deadly rear-end collision.
✅ Both Sides Near the Front Cab
The areas slightly behind and below the truck’s side windows are invisible to the driver. If you linger in these zones, you are essentially driving in the dark—unseen and unprotected.
✅ Directly Behind the Truck
Tailgating a semi-truck puts you in a dangerous position. The driver cannot see you, and you have little reaction time if they stop suddenly. Maintaining a safe following distance is critical.
✅ The Entire Right Side of the Truck
Most drivers don’t realize that almost the entire right side of an 18-wheeler is a blind spot. Passing on the right is extremely risky—the driver may not see you when changing lanes, increasing the risk of a sideswipe accident.
Injured in a Truck Accident? We Can Help!
Collisions with 18-wheelers often lead to severe injuries, massive medical bills, and emotional trauma. Trucking companies and their insurers will do everything they can to minimize their liability, making it difficult for victims to get the compensation they deserve.
At Herrman & Herrman, we know how to take on powerful trucking companies. Our legal team will:
✔️ Investigate the accident thoroughly
✔️ Gather evidence to prove the truck driver’s negligence
✔️ Fight aggressively for the maximum compensation you deserve
Don’t Face Trucking Companies Alone – Let Us Fight for You
If you’ve been injured in a blind spot accident or any collision with a commercial truck, don’t wait. The sooner you act, the stronger your case will be.
📞 Contact Herrman & Herrman Personal Injury Lawyers today for a FREE consultation. Let us help you get the justice and compensation you deserve.
CONTACT HERRMAN & HERRMAN IF YOU HAVE BEEN INJURED IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF ACCIDENTS:
We can help you if you have been harmed by the following:
- Car accidents – Our lawyers have extensive experience handling car accident cases. We will work to identify the party or parties at fault for the crash and build a case to demonstrate persuasively how the parties caused the accident and your injuries. We will seek fair and full compensation through a negotiated settlement or at trial if necessary.
- Truck accidents – Thousands of large commercial trucks travel the roads of Texas every single day. Unfortunately, careless truck drivers and trucking companies disregarding safety put innocent people at risk of serious injuries. If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, let our experienced Texas personal injury lawyers stand up to the trucking companies and insurers on your behalf.
- Motorcycle accidents – Motorcycle riders often suffer grievous injuries in crashes caused by other motorists. Too many motorcycle accidents in Corpus Christi are caused by careless drivers who don’t look for motorcycle riders or violate their right of way. Our personal injury lawyers will work to cut through the bias and stigma against motorcycle riders. Our goal is to seek the financial compensation that you’ll need to recover from a serious motorcycle accident and injuries such as bone fractures, road rash, or traumatic brain injury.
- Product liability – Product manufacturers have a legal obligation to make products that are safe for their intended uses and to warn consumers of any risks that may come with the product. When products have design or manufacturing defects or undisclosed dangers, the product manufacturer may be legally responsible for injuries suffered by consumers. Our attorneys can help you evaluate whether you have a valid product liability claim.
- Brain injury – Brain injuries can leave accident victims with disabilities that leave them unable to work or perform many tasks of daily living. Seeking compensation for a brain injury in an accident often proves incredibly complex. The brain injury survivor may seek compensation for anticipated future medical care and the medical care already provided. Our personal injury lawyers can help you through the difficult recovery process following a brain injury and will fight to make sure you have the resources you need.
- Spinal injury – Spinal cord injuries could cost millions of dollars of care over the course of the victim’s lifetime, especially when those injuries result in partial or complete paralysis, such as paraplegia or quadriplegia. If you or your loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury, you deserve compassionate legal representation. Our attorney can help you determine whether you may be entitled to claim compensation for your injury and expenses related to living with the disability, such as making a home more accessible.
- Wrongful death – If you have lost a loved one due to the negligent or reckless actions of another party, your family deserves to seek accountability and compensation from those at fault for the wrongful death. Our caring and dedicated attorneys can help guide you and your family through this difficult and painful time and seek justice for your loved one.
ABOUT HERRMAN & HERRMAN PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS
We remain by our client’s side, handling all aspects of their claims and attending to all legal, medical, and financial needs. That dedication combines experience, legal knowledge, and insight from a former insurance adjuster and several former insurance defense attorneys. Whether our clients suffer from physical pain from an accident or the emotional grief of death, we treat clients with compassion. We put their mind at ease during difficult times by answering their questions concerning the length of their claim, medical bills, financial compensation, and their overall need for a lawyer.
