Austin-Roundrock
In the State of Texas in 2007, there were 6,956 eighteen-wheelers involved in crashes and those crashes resulted in 10,255 injuries. At Melton & Kumler, we believe that many of those crashes and injuries could have been prevented. Our firm is dedicated to the representation of Texas drivers and their families who have been injured in preventable eighteen-wheeler crashes.
At Melton & Kumler, LLP, our primary focus is on personal injury cases involving eighteen-wheelers. We give each of our cases our undivided attention and concern. To allow us to do this effectively, we limit the number of cases we handle per year. We don't spread ourselves thinly over dozens of cases ¾ we take our cases and our clients seriously.
We help truck accident victims in Roundrock and throughout the state of Texas from our law offices in Austin. Our firm is a small two-partner practice that offers excellent service and communication to our clients.
- A well-qualified attorney and an Austin native, John F. Melton has a history of successful litigation and a proven talent for resolving intricate legal issues. Mr. Melton has handled cases in District, County, and Federal Courts. He is certified in labor and employment law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
- Also an experienced litigator, attorney Wylie Kumler brings experience in employment law along with knowledge of personal injury law to the practice and argues his cases effectively. These two attorneys combine their expertise to form a partnership that is exceedingly skilled in obtaining records and information from trucking firms.
The law firm of Melton & Kumler, LLP has represented clients injured by trucking accidents caused by:
Truck Drivers
Sometimes the driver of the truck is the one at fault. Often this is due to circumstances that arose before the driver even climbed into his rig. Drivers are often guilty of driving while impaired, either from lack or sleep or from taking drugs or drinking alcohol. Drivers also may choose to exceed the posted speed limit or drive recklessly. The lawyers at Melton & Kumler are experienced at investigating these types of accidents and know how to get to the true cause of an eighteen-wheeler crash.
Mechanical Issues
A truck with mechanical issues is a serious problem. When a truck is not properly maintained or manufactured, it is often innocent bystanders who are suffer. It is the responsibility of each driver, trucking company and truck manufacturer to assure the safety of the public by providing proper inspection and maintenance of each large commercial vehicle before it takes to the road.
Industry Carelessness
As former representatives of trucking industry employees, Melton & Kumler are well aware of the practices that trucking companies employ to increase their profit margins. These measures are sometimes unsafe, including pushing employees to drive for unreasonably long hours or even deliberately violate federal safety provisions. When an accident is caused by unsafe business practices, Melton & Kumler will make sure it comes to light at trial.
Disregard of Safety Regulations
The Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 established the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The primary mission of this agency within the US Department of Transportation is to reduce crashes, injuries and fatalities involving large trucks and buses. The agency is responsible for regulating almost every part of the commercial trucking industry. Despite its jurisdiction, many trucking companies and drivers choose to ignore the regulations set out by FMCSA. This disregard often results in injuries or fatalities to blameless occupants of passenger vehicles. The attorneys at Melton & Kumler are well versed in the federal regulations governing commercial trucking. The lawyers at our Roundrock, TX law firm can help you decide if a law violation was at the root of your accident.
At Melton & Kumler, LLP, we believe that many of the deaths and injuries each year in Roundrock caused by crashes involving tractor-trailers are entirely preventable. If you have been seriously hurt or lost a loved one in an accident involving a large commercial vehicle, contact Austin truck accident attorneys Melton & Kumler at 800.681.6932 for legal assistance and advice.
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