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Any vehicle accident may inflict serious injuries or even be fatal. Large semi-trucks carry a considerable size and weight difference compared to passenger vehicles. That difference often multiplies the risk of catastrophic injuries. If you or a loved one has been hit by a semi-truck in Austin, call us for a FREE consultation. If we can't win your case, you owe us nothing.
The Winning Playbook
Trucking collisions carry unique challenges that set them apart from typical auto accidents. Federal trucking regulations, corporate defendants with aggressive legal teams, and multiple layers of insurance coverage all come into play.
The Numbers
In 2019, there were over 450 fatal accidents involving large trucks in Texas. Nationwide, 96% of fatalities in crashes between a passenger vehicle and a large truck were suffered by occupants of the passenger vehicle in 2018. On top of fatal crashes, over 500 vehicles were involved in trucking accidents with serious injuries.
Behind every statistic is a family working to put life back together. Our team has guided thousands of those families through the claims process.
The first thing you should do after a truck accident is seek medical attention right away. Do this even if you do not appear to be injured. Some injuries do not show immediate symptoms, including serious ones like internal bleeding. A thorough examination by a physician right after an accident protects your health. It also documents any injuries you sustained as a result of the crash.
Next, report the accident to the appropriate authorities, such as local law enforcement or the Texas Highway Patrol. Officers may respond to the scene and complete an accident report. This report documents details like the vehicles involved, the drivers and passengers, where the collision occurred, and the nature of the crash. It can provide important legal documentation that helps your attorney prove your claim.
Collecting evidence can help you seek the compensation you may be entitled to. If possible, take photos of your injuries, the property damage, the vehicles, and the area around them. Collect contact information from any witnesses who saw the accident occur. Keep thorough records of every medical visit and treatment tied to your injuries.
Finally, contact a truck accident lawyer as soon as possible. Evidence and witness recollection deteriorate over time, and certain legal deadlines must be met. Insurers and trucking companies hire teams of lawyers to pay accident victims as little as possible. An experienced personal injury attorney can help you even the playing field.
Accountability
Truck drivers may be liable if they caused an accident through negligence. That includes driving while distracted, under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or without proper rest. In some cases, other parties share liability with the negligent driver.
Employers are liable for the negligent actions of employees acting in the scope of their employment. Trucking companies may pressure drivers to go farther and longer without rest than is safe. They may also be liable for poor maintenance, like worn tires or brakes, or improper cargo loading that causes a truck to overturn.
If an equipment malfunction or faulty part caused the accident, the manufacturer of that part may be liable. The distributor or retailer who sold the defective part may share that liability.
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Major trucking case
Broken ribs and pelvis
Catastrophic injuries
Fractured clavicle, mTBI, torn labrum
Complex facial fractures, rib fractures, pneumothorax, liver hematoma
Neck injuries
Cervical and lumbar disc herniations, ACDF surgery
Multiple disc herniations, mild TBI
Spine injuries
Disc herniations
Neck and back injuries
Disc herniations and bulges, mild TBI
Neck, back, knee and foot injuries
Head trauma, pinched nerve, back and shoulder pain
Collapsed lung, spleen laceration, vertebral fractures
Rear-end trucking accident
Back and arm injuries
Neck and back injuries
Neck injuries
Catastrophic injuries
Broken bones
The Legal Standard
To prove liability in a trucking accident case, four elements must generally be established:
The at-fault driver owed a duty of care toward the victim. Drivers must take precautions like staying sober, staying focused, keeping braking systems maintained, and following required rest periods.
Your attorney must generally show the other party breached this duty. Examples include failing to take proper precautions, driving recklessly, or running a red light.
The breach must have caused your accident. If a trucking company failed to maintain the truck's braking system, you must show that the failed brakes caused the crash.
The victim suffered actual injuries or damages: physical injuries, time off work, property damage, or pain and suffering. In wrongful death cases, damages are generally presumed.
On Your Side
Your attorney investigates your accident through witness interviews, scene examination, and record review, including the accident report, medical documentation, and bills. This determines what compensation you may be entitled to and who may be liable. That may be the truck driver alone, or another party such as the trucking company, mechanic, or parts manufacturer.
Your attorney presents your claim to the insurer with a settlement offer. Insurers often reject the first offer and counter with amounts far below what your claim may be worth. They may dispute your injuries or their insured's liability. An attorney negotiates for the compensation you deserve.
If your attorney and the insurer agree on terms, you reach a settlement. If a settlement cannot be reached, your case may go to trial. There, your attorney presents evidence proving the other party's liability for your injuries and fights for a verdict.
The Zinda Advantage
You won't pay a dime unless we secure a recovery for you. Your first consultation is confidential, obligation-free, and built to give you honest answers about your situation.
Our A+ Better Business Bureau rating reflects our commitment to keeping clients informed. We return phone calls quickly and address your concerns directly. You're never left wondering about the status of your case.
More than 100 professionals support our clients throughout the legal process. Whenever you have a question, someone is available to help. You won't go through this alone.
Thousands of clients across Texas have placed their confidence in our firm. Hundreds of five-star Google reviews speak to the professionalism, attentiveness, and respect that define our approach.
Our attorneys have brought more than 6,500 cases to successful resolution. That includes challenging truck accident matters, severe brain injuries, and hard-fought battles against insurers unwilling to offer fair settlements.
From paperwork to insurance calls, we take care of every detail so you can focus on healing. Every deadline is managed. Every document is filed on time.
Don't Take Our Word
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Verified Google Review →You may seek compensation for both economic and non-economic damages caused by truck accidents in Texas. Note that Texas is a comparative fault state. You can only seek compensation if you are less than fifty percent responsible for the accident. Any fault allocated to you reduces your recovery. If you are found 15% at fault, your damages are reduced by 15%. Compensation may include:
The statute of limitations is the time limit on when you may file a claim. After this time expires, any claim you file may be dismissed. In Texas, the statute of limitations for filing a personal injury claim, including trucking accidents, is two years from the date of the accident.
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