Throughout our daily travels, we share the roads with tanker trucks. These large commercial vehicles, which are also sometimes referred to as gas trucks or oil trucks, have massive tanks that carry a variety of fluids ranging from gasoline to liquid oxygen to water. Frequently, a tanker carries fuel or other combustible liquids to its final destination. Without tanker trucks, we would not have fuel for our own cars.
Just like any other large commercial truck, tanker trucks are at risk for their share of accidents. However, a collision involving one of these trucks can quickly escalate from a small amount of damage into catastrophic emergency situation:
- A large, top-heavy tanker truck may be more prone to a rollover and can easily decimate another smaller vehicle in the event of a collision.
- A truck carrying fuel or any other combustible liquid can spill its payload in an accident. The spilled liquid can ignite and cause large explosions and uncontrollable flames. A simple fender-bender has the potential to transform into a deadly inferno.
- Tanker truck drivers, as well as any nearby bystanders, face the danger of fire or explosion if gas vapor escapes and ignites when fuel is being on- or off-loaded.
Common Causes of Tanker Truck Accidents
- Objects, garbage, animals, or other debris obstructing the road
- Inclement weather (heavy rain, snow, or ice)
- Driver fatigue
- Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Poor maintenance
- Mechanical failure or worn parts
- Speeding or other disregard for public traffic laws
- Driver inexperience
- Lack of training or lack of proper tanker truck driving certifications
- Improperly loaded/unstable cargo
If you or a loved one has been involved in a tanker truck crash, seek immediate emergency medical attention.
After your injuries are stable, take action to find out more about your legal rights. You may be entitled to recover damages for medical bills, lost wages, property damage, and pain and suffering.
Tanker Truck Accident Lawyers
Our tanker truck accident attorneys work diligently to fight for victims. At Goldberg and Osborne, we can call on our more than 21 years of experience when protecting your interests and preserve your rights to make a claim. Our firm provides a free initial consultation to help accident victims explore their rights. During this consultation, we will examine the details of your accident to determine if you have a legitimate claim – free of charge.
Our focused legal team will help you to:
- get through this tough time by gathering the necessary data and evidence needed to support your claim.
- recover the compensation you deserve for lost time at work due to injury, property damage expenses, medical bills, and your pain and suffering.
- reclaim a sense of control and dignity by fighting for your rights while staying sensitive to your needs during this difficult time.
At Goldberg & Osborne, we can start your case by phone and email, so there is no need to come to our office. Best of all, we work on a contingency basis, which means you pay only if we win.
If you have been involved in a commercial tanker truck accident, don’t wait. Call for your free, no obligation consultation. We can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at (800) 566-0585 or SUBMIT A SHORT AND SIMPLE CASE FORM HERE.
