Wide Turn Accidents in Texas
Average Settlement: $350,000 – $1,200,000 | Statute of Limitations: 2 years from the date of the accident
Wide Turn Accidents Overview
Wide turn accidents, also known as squeeze play or swinging turn accidents, occur when a truck makes a right turn and swings wide to the left first to accommodate its large turning radius. Vehicles in adjacent lanes or at intersections can become trapped between the turning truck and the curb, or struck by the swinging trailer. These accidents frequently occur in urban areas where trucks must navigate intersections not designed for large commercial vehicles. Pedestrians and cyclists are also at high risk during wide turn maneuvers.
Texas Truck Accident Laws
Statute of Limitations
2 years from the date of the accident
Fault Rules
Modified comparative fault (51% bar) — you cannot recover if you are 51% or more at fault
Average Attorney Fee
33-40% contingency
Average Settlement Range
$600,000 – $2,000,000
Common Injuries in Wide Turn Accidents
- •Crushing injuries from being pinned
- •Broken bones and fractures
- •Spinal cord compression
- •Traumatic brain injuries
- •Severe soft tissue damage
- •Pedestrian and cyclist impact injuries
Key Facts About Wide Turn Accidents in Texas
- ✓Trucks need up to 55 feet of space to complete a right turn
- ✓Wide turn accidents are most common in urban and suburban intersections
- ✓Truck drivers have significant blind spots during turning maneuvers
- ✓Many cities have designated truck routes to reduce wide turn accidents
- ✓Side mirrors and camera systems can reduce but not eliminate wide turn risks
- ✓Texas leads the nation in truck accident fatalities
- ✓The Permian Basin oil boom has dramatically increased truck traffic
- ✓Texas is the largest state for cross-border trucking from Mexico
- ✓Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio are major trucking distribution hubs
Common Truck Accident Causes in Texas
- →I-35, I-10, and I-20 corridor crashes
- →Oil field truck accidents in the Permian Basin
- →Cross-border freight from Mexico
- →Houston petrochemical tanker accidents
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This information is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed personal injury attorney in Texas for advice about your specific situation.