Waco-McLennan
At the law firm of Melton & Kumler, LLP, we focus on accidents caused by large commercial vehicles such as tractor-trailers, eighteen-wheelers and car carriers. Our lawyers and staff members pride themselves on providing our clients with our undistracted and careful attention. We even limit the number of truck accident cases we take each year so that we can provide the high level of service that we promise our clients. We don't spread ourselves thinly over dozens of cases ¾ we take our cases and our clients seriously.
We help truck accident victims from Waco and throughout McClennan County from our offices conveniently located in Austin. A small firm, we give careful consideration to each of our clients. Our two-person practice offers a unique combination of expertise that allows us to successfully represent trucking accident victims.
- John F. Melton, attorney at law, is an experienced courtroom litigator as well as a skilled negotiator in settlement scenarios. A native of Austin himself, Mr. Melton has tried cases in Texas District, County, and Federal Courts. The Texas Board of Legal Specialization has certified him in employment and labor law.
- His partner Wylie Kumler, a former Texas Assistant Attorney General, is an expert on both employment and personal injury law, and he constructs formidable cases for victims of eighteen-wheeler crashes.
The law firm of Melton & Kumler, LLP has represented accident victims involved in a variety of trucking-related accidents. The causes of the accidents can generally be divided into the following categories:
Operator Error
Truck drivers may make errors due to a variety of factors: lack of sleep, intoxication with drugs or alcohol, or fast or otherwise reckless driving. Many of these contributing factors occur before the driver even takes the wheel. The attorneys at the law firm of Melton & Kumler have represented clients harmed by driver mistakes, and they know what to investigate to help you protect your rights.
Mechanical Defects and Failures
Any mechanical device is subject to manufacturing defects or part failures. Transfer trucks are no exception. These trucks depend on all types of parts for operations such as effective steering, engine temperature maintenance or braking ability. When a part is defective or fails, serious injuries can be the outcome. The responsibility for ensuring the safe operation of the truck falls on everyone involved ¾ the truck driver, trucking company and truck manufacturer. The law firm of Melton & Kumler has experience with truck accidents caused by mechanical defects and failures, and they can help you get to the real cause of your injuries.
Trucking Company Negligence
While trucking companies provide financial benefits to local economies, they also rack up a large amount of property damage and medical bills due to truck-related collisions. Sometimes it is the policies of the trucking companies that lead to the accidents. Often the desire to increase profits drives trucking companies to push employees to violate the law or cut corners. Because the attorneys at Melton & Kumler have expertise in both employment and personal injury law, they have a uniquely successful approach to cases that involve negligent business practices on the part of trucking companies.
Law Violations
At the law firm of Melton & Kumler, we are well versed in the regulations governing the trucking industry. The standards and regulations governing the industry are set by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA). The agency, under the auspices of the Department of Transportation, was commissioned to reduce the number of crashes involving transfer trucks and buses. Too often these safety regulations are disregarded by truck drivers or trucking companies in the interest of higher profits, leaving hapless victims with injuries and property damage.
The lawyers of Melton & Kumler, LLP, refuse to accept that eighteen-wheeler crashes are a necessary evil. Many deaths and injuries in Waco and McClennan County from tractor-trailer collisions could be easily prevented. If you live in Waco or McClennan County and have been seriously hurt or lost a loved one in an accident involving a transfer truck, contact trucking accident attorneys Melton & Kumler at 800.681.6932 regarding your right to collect damages for your injuries.
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