If a truck driver caused your car accident, you may be able to hold the driver or their employer liable for your expenses and losses. We can help you build a strong case and fight for the compensation you need.
The D. Miller & Associates PLLC truck accident team can review your case and explain whether we believe you have a valid claim for compensation. If you decide to file an insurance claim or lawsuit, we will handle your case on a contingent basis. You will owe us nothing unless we can recover a payout for you.
Call our office today at 1-713-850-8600 for a free case evaluation with a League City personal injury lawyer.
Available Damages in a Truck Accident Case
If you win a payout through a third-party liability insurance claim or civil suit, you can collect compensation based on your expenses and losses related to the truck accident. While we cannot give you an accurate estimate of the potential value of your case until we complete our investigation and document your damages, we can help you understand the type of damages common in these cases. This list includes:
- Medical treatment and related expenses
- Ongoing care costs and estimated future care expenses
- Lost wages, including missed commissions and bonuses
- Diminished earning capacity and missed benefits
- Repair or replacement of your vehicle
- Miscellaneous out-of-pocket costs
- Pain and suffering damages
- Other noneconomic damages
It is essential to consider the full range of these damages before you contemplate signing a settlement agreement offered by the insurance company. We encourage you to give us a call and let us review your medical bills and other documentation of your expenses and losses before agreeing to anything. Even if you think your case is clear-cut and simple, we may be able to uncover additional damages you overlooked.
Identifying the Liable Party in Your Texas Truck Accident
Identifying the responsible party after a Texas truck accident is often more complicated than it is in a typical car crash. Even if the truck driver acted in a blatantly negligent way, he or she might not be the only liable party. In many truck accident cases, the driver’s employer is financially responsible for any injuries sustained because of the driver’s negligence. When we review your case, we can help you identify the liable party or parties and answer your questions, including whether you may sue the truck company or driver.
Common Liable Parties in a Truck Crash
Some of the most common liable parties in a Texas truck accident include:
- The trucking company if a truck driver caused a tractor-trailer accident
- The owner of a privately owned carrier, if their driver causes an accident
- The driver’s employer if a driver causes an accident in a work van or truck
- The rental company or the driver for a crash in a rented box truck
You Do Not Have to Handle a Truck Accident Claim on Your Own
While large corporations usually have more substantial insurance policies than an individual driver would. While some people try to pursue compensation in a truck accident case on their own, we recommend giving a truck accident attorney a call as early as possible. We can:
- Protect your rights
- Handle communication with the insurer and their lawyers
- Offer resources you most likely do not have access to on your own
- Help you build a solid case and fight for compensation
- Navigate the process for you, and represent you in court if necessary
Even if you are still in the hospital, you can ask a family member to call us. We will get to work on your case, collecting significant evidence before it disappears.
Building a Case against the Trucking Company, Driver, or Other Liable Party
Before we can take any action to try to recover compensation on your behalf, we need to investigate your accident fully. We need to know how and why your accident happened and prove the truck driver acted negligently. This type of investigation usually includes:
- Requesting copies of all pertinent documents, including the police report and your medical records
- Dispatching a survey team to document the accident site
- Analyzing witness statements and conducting further interviews
- Enlisting the help of accident reconstruction specialists
- Calling in trucking industry experts when necessary
- Collecting all documentation of your damages
Also, a lot of evidence is available after a truck accident that does not exist in most typical car accident cases. We will need to send a spoliation letter to protect and preserve any evidence held by the trucking company and then review and analyze it to see what we can learn about your accident. This evidence may include:
- The driver’s rest and work logs
- Information about the maintenance of the truck
- Results of the required post-accident drug and alcohol testing
- Onboard computer data and digital logs
- Dashcam video
- Documentation of the damage to the truck and trailer
Talk to a Lawyer about Your Case Today
While there is no guarantee, our D. Miller & Associates team fights for our clients by filing an insurance claim against the liable party and negotiating a fair settlement. If this is not possible, we might need to litigate a truck accident case and ask a judge to determine if you deserve a payout for your accident losses and expenses.
If we do need to pursue litigation, we are not afraid to file a suit against any corporation, no matter how large. We will build a strong case to fight for the compensation we believe you deserve. Contact us today for your free case review, and learn if you have a potentially valid claim against the trucking company or another liable party.
