Carrollton 18-Wheeler and Semi Truck Accident Lawyer

Injury victims of 18-wheeler and semi truck accidents may have a legal case against truck drivers and other at-fault parties. Our Carrollton 18-wheeler and semi truck accident lawyer can devote the time and resources necessary to uncover the responsible party.

We will answer your questions about what you should do after being injured in a truck accident. Our team will help you make the best decisions for you and your family.

Getting a Financial Recovery in Your Semi Truck Accident Case

Your financial recovery after an 18-wheeler accident depends on the severity and permanency of your injuries. A fatal accident also affects the available types of recovery.

Personal Injury Cases Could Lead to Truck Accident-Related Damages for You

A financial recovery may be available for individuals who have suffered injuries in 18-wheeler accidents. Injury victims may seek recovery of damages such as:

• Medical bills, surgical costs, and rehabilitation expenses
• Lost wages and loss of future ability to earn income
• Costs of home health care, personal care services, and medical assistive devices
• Property damage to your vehicle
• Physical pain and suffering
• Emotional distress

Your lawyer may be able to help you pursue a financial recovery in your 18-wheeler or semi truck accident case. We can help gather the evidence that you need to prove fault and support recovery of your losses. Together, our team will work to hold negligent parties accountable for their conduct in causing the Carrollton accident that led to your injuries.

Wrongful Death Cases

Fatal semi truck accidents also may qualify surviving family members to file a wrongful death claim against the liable parties. Damages in these cases may include:

• Funeral and burial expenses
• Loss of future income and support
• Loss of companionship
• Final medical bills for the victim

Offering You Accessible Legal Representation Throughout Every Step of Your Case

Our legal team will provide you with highly accessible legal representation from the beginning of your case until its resolution. We are here to answer your questions and calm your concerns throughout the life of your case. You will receive frequent updates so that you are always informed about the status of your case.

We will get to work right away on your case by engaging in the following tasks:

• Gathering crucial evidence to support your case, including police reports, company safety records, driving log books, and truck black boxes
• Photographing the accident scene and using accident reconstruction techniques when needed in your case
• Consulting with your treating physicians and medical experts to determine the severity and permanency of your injuries
• Identifying the parties responsible for your accident

Once we have thoroughly assessed the evidence in your case, we can put together a proposed settlement offer in your case. Our truck accident lawyers will negotiate with the insurance companies to reach an acceptable financial recovery. Together, we will work to maximize your recovery based on your case’s unique facts and circumstances.

Experience and Success Handling 18-Wheeler Cases Since 2002

Personal injury cases involving 18-wheelers are different from other types of vehicle accident cases. While some of the evidence and procedures are the same, special federal and state regulations govern companies that own and operate semi trucks. Therefore, your attorneys will need to gather information and evidence unique to trucking accident cases, like:

• Truck driver hours and rest logs
• Black box or computer information from the semi
• Mandatory drug and alcohol test results for the driver
• Truck maintenance records
• Trucking company personnel records
• Trucking company records of past safety violations

Not all attorneys who handle personal injury cases know the right questions to ask in a semi truck accident case or the type of evidence to request. Experience and knowledge handling 18-wheeler cases can be critical to securing damages.

You can rely on our experience handling 18-wheeler cases to handle your case from start to finish.

Identifying the Responsible Parties in a Semi Truck Accident Case

A semi truck accident case can involve various parties who may be at fault for causing your accident. More than one party might also share financial responsibility for your losses. CBS DFW reported on a truck accident in May that involved multiple parties and resembles many of the cases we see in our practice. Liable parties in your case could include:

• The truck driver
• Other motor vehicle drivers
• The trucking company
• The company responsible for loading the truck
• The mechanic or company that serviced the truck
• The manufacturer of a defective truck part

You can sue the trucking company for your injuries, but holding it accountable can be complicated. Generally, employers are responsible for the acts of their employees, even when the drivers act negligently and cause accidents that harm others. However, you may benefit from a legal advocate guiding you through the many legal issues that can arise in these cases.

Knowing How Long You Have to File Your 18-Wheeler Accident Case in Court

Texas law generally gives you only two years to file your 18-wheeler accident case in court. This deadline applies even if you are still in negotiations with the insurance company. Missing this deadline can make you unable to pursue any financial recovery for your injuries.

Getting legal advice quickly following a semi truck accident can help ensure that you do not miss crucial deadlines in your case. Legal counsel can advise you on the deadlines that apply to your case. Our legal professionals will help you avoid missing out on a financial recovery for you and your family.

Count on Us to Pursue a Financial Recovery in Your Semi Truck Accident Case

Contact D. Miller & Associates, PLLC™at (713) 850-8600 to get a free case consultation today. Speak to our representatives about your 18-wheeler and semi truck accident case.

Our team will tell you about your legal rights after being injured in an accident. Explore your options for legal recovery working with our attorneys working on Carrollton cases.