The Unique Dangers of East Texas Logging Trucks
Sharing the road with a fully loaded logging truck is a daily reality for drivers in East Texas. But when an accident happens on a rural highway, the results are often devastating. Between the massive weight of the timber, the high center of gravity, and the speeds on two-lane roads, these collisions frequently result in catastrophic injuries or the tragic loss of a loved one.
If your family is dealing with the aftermath of a commercial logging crash, you do not have time for a high-volume “settlement mill” that wants to process your paperwork and move on. Since George Chandler founded our firm in 1971, Chandler, Mathis & Zivley (CMZ Law) has been fighting for injured Texans. Led by board-certified trial attorneys Person W. Perry Zivley Jr. and Person Kirk Mathis, our team prepares every complex injury case as if it is going to trial. We know how to stand up to corporate trucking giants and demand the compensation you need to rebuild your life.
Looking Beyond the Driver: Uncovering Corporate Negligence
After a major crash, the logging company’s insurance adjusters will often try to blame the driver or even try to shift the blame onto you. However, a commercial truck crash is rarely that simple. Our attorneys investigate every layer of the accident to find the true negligence. We look for third-party liability to ensure that every responsible corporation is held accountable. This can include investigating:
- The Trucking Corporation: Did they force their drivers to meet unrealistic deadlines, leading to dangerous driver fatigue and violations of federal hours-of-service rules?
- The Loading Company: Was the timber improperly stacked, overloaded, or poorly secured? Improper loading is a leading cause of rollover accidents and dropped cargo on rural highways.
- Maintenance Contractors: Did a third-party repair shop fail to properly inspect or maintain the truck’s brakes and tires before it hit the road?
CMZ Law Practice Focus
CMZ Law dedicates its resources to complex personal injury and third-party liability claims. In alignment with our commitment to focused expertise, please note the specific areas we handle:
Practice Areas We Specialize In | Areas We Do Not Handle |
|---|---|
18-Wheeler & Commercial Truck Crashes | Medical Malpractice |
Oilfield & Refinery Accidents | Workers’ Compensation |
Catastrophic Personal Injuries | Product Liability Claims |
Wrongful Death Claims | Family Law or Probate |
Don't Accept a Fast Settlement
Call Your Local East Texas Legal Team
We have recovered over $1 Billion for our clients because we dig deeper and fight harder. When logging and trucking corporations see CMZ Law on the other side of the table, they know we have the resources to hire accident reconstructionists and uncover the whole truth.
Do not face the insurance giants alone. Contact our headquarters for a free, confidential consultation.
Lufkin Office: (936) 632-7778
Houston Office: (713) 739-7722
Toll Free: (800) 657-2230
