Unfortunately, the number of commercial trucks on Edinburg’s roads presents a situation to local commuters. The city has had its fair share of publicized truck accidents.

You may find yourself injured wondering what you should do next. An injury from a truck accident can leave you in a difficult financial and physiological position. Discuss your legal options with a truck accident lawyer today at D. Miller & Associates, at 713-850-8600.

Preventing Commercial Truck Accidents

Prevention is key in eliminating the occurrence of truck accidents in the Edinburgh, TX, area. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulates the trucking industry, creating and enforcing regulations to improve the overall safety of the commercial trucking industry.

There are regulations in the following areas:

  • Required training
  • Consequences for driving under the influence
  • Random testing requirements
  • Weight limits
  • Drive time limits

Truck Accident Causes

Many of the same safety risks that can cause a personal vehicle accident can also lead to a truck accident. The only difference, however, is that when an accident occurs with a truck, the outcome is often typically more severe.

These are a few of the most common truck accident causes in the Edinburg area:

  • Distracted driving
  • Fatigue
  • Driving under the influence
  • Faulty truck equipment
  • Failure to follow local road rules
  • Improper driving training

An individual that is in a truck accident might deal with broken bones, head or neck injuries, traumatic brain injury, paralysis, or even death. These unfortunate injuries can have both financial and emotional consequences to you and your family.

D. Miller & Associates can handle different varieties of Texas truck accident cases including:

  • Garbage truck wrecks
  • Commercial vehicle crashes
  • Dump truck accidents
  • 18-wheeler and semi-truck accidents
  • Other accidents involving trucks

Consequences Of A Truck Accident

Suffering a collision with a commercial truck often leaves you with more significant damages when compared to a collision with another vehicle. Commercial trucks are much larger, do not have the same braking capabilities, and are often carrying heavy loads.

Steps To Take After An Accident

It is normal to feel a sense of fear following a truck accident which can make it difficult to take the necessary steps that should follow an accident:

  • Seek medical care
  • Report the accident
  • Document everything
  • Speak with a truck accident lawyer

Recoverable Damages

If another party is at fault for your truck accident injuries, you may be eligible for the following damages:

  • Medical costs
  • Health insurance deductibles
  • Property damage
  • Lost wages
  • Temporary transportation
  • Household renovation needs
  • Assistive therapy
  • Diminished earning capacity

It is vital that we demonstrate the full extent of your injuries and how they affect you and your families’ lives. We will fight to make your life easier following the truck accident by getting you the compensation that you deserve. Call us today at 713-850-8600.

How D. Miller & Associates Will Help With Your Truck Accident Case

Free Case Review

We will help you determine your legal options. A free case review gives us the opportunity to evaluate the details of your truck accident. From here, we can determine the best next legal steps to take. Schedule your free case review at today 713-850-8600.

Determine Fault

We will investigate the details of the accident to determine who is at fault. Many people could be at fault including the truck driver, the truck owner, the truck manufacturer, or the person that performed maintenance on the truck.

We will identify fault by collecting evidence from the police report, witness statements, and maintenance records. If possible, we will pull information from any images or video footage of the accident.

In some truck accident cases, more than one party can be to blame. We may still be able to collect compensation on your behalf as long as the other party holds at least 51 percent of the fault. The percent that you are to blame for the accident will reduce your compensatory amount. For this reason, it is crucial that we determine fault to maximize your compensation.

Calculate Damages

There are many costs to consider when dealing with a truck accident case. Some of these damages including medical costs and property damage are easy to calculate. Other damages, such as diminished earning capacity or pain and suffering, can be more difficult to calculate.

By coming up with a financial compensatory amount, we can better manage any insurance settlement offers that you might receive.

Navigate the Legal Process On Your Behalf

The most important thing following a truck accident is your health. You should not have to deal with legal issues, insurance communications, or investigation while you are recovering. Leave the work to our dedicated lawyers while you focus on your injuries

Call D. Miller & Associates, PLLC. Today

Suffering a truck accident case is life changing. It can affect your ability to earn an income which in turn, can affect your ability to keep up with household expenses. Your plans for travel, retirement, or funding a child’s college education may be ruined.

Let D. Miller & Associates help you navigate life after a truck accident. Set up a free case evaluation today at 713-850-8600 to learn what your legal options may be going forward.