Richardson 18-Wheeler and Semi Truck Accident Lawyer

During a truck collision, you undoubtedly felt powerless. The feeling may linger, especially when facing a trucking company eager to avoid paying for injuries. If you suffered a truck accident in Richardson, our 18-wheeler and semi truck accident lawyers could help.

We can provide trucking and insurance companies with evidence of driver negligence. Our team wants you to feel empowered to take back your life after an accident.

Financial Recovery Can Help With Truck Collision Consequences

Commercial trucks are also called “big rigs” for a reason. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) reports that trucks are 20 to 30 times heavier than passenger vehicles. This means the risk of injuries in an accident is greater. As the FMCSA highlights, being rear-ended by a car causes a fender bender, but being rear-ended by a semi could be fatal.

Any collision with an 18-wheeler will likely cause some injury. If the driver was negligent, you could recover financial damages to pay for treatment and losses, such as:

• Emergency visits
• Surgery
• Burn care
• Hospitalizations
• Prescription medication
• Medical equipment
• Lost income
• Diminished earning ability
• Pain and suffering
• Mental anguish

Financial recovery is relative to your experience, particularly regarding non-economic damages like pain and suffering and diminished earning ability. Damages are tailored to the severity, length, and impact of your injuries.

Lifelong Consequences

Truck accident injuries could last for months, years, or a lifetime. Financial recovery could offset these challenges, paying for:

• Psychological counseling
• Physical therapy
• Speech therapy
• Occupational therapy
• At-home care
• Home and car modifications
• Adult daycare
• Walking aids

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), disabilities, spinal cord injuries, and other debilitating conditions can radically change your life. You should not have to pay for those changes yourself.

Wrongful Death

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) says that most lives lost in truck accidents are passengers. 67 percent of truck accident fatalities in 2019 were passenger vehicle occupants. Another 15 percent were pedestrians, cyclists, or motorcyclists.

You could recover wrongful death truck accident damages. If you lost a loved one in a truck collision, you could seek the following on their behalf:

• Funeral expenses
• Burial costs
• Remaining medical bills
• Lost income
• Pain and suffering
• Mental anguish

Funeral costs can skyrocket. The average casket costs a little over $2,000. The person responsible for your loved one’s passing should shoulder those expenses, though. Moreover, you could receive damages to cover the income the deceased would have provided over their lifetime.

Above all, you deserve financial support for the grief of losing someone too early due to an 18-wheeler and semi truck accident. Our lawyers serving Richardson can seek those damages for you.

Our Truck Accident Lawyers Handle All the Details

Think of D. Miller & Associates, PLLC™ as your support system. Whatever your concerns about your case, we work to find a solution, such as:

• How do I get medical help without insurance?
• What if I can’t come to your office?
• What should I say to insurance adjusters?
• Should I agree to a settlement offer?
• How long do I have to file a lawsuit?
• What if the insurance company denies my account?
• How do I identify who to hold responsible?

Our Goal Is to Make the Legal Process As Smooth As Possible for You

We help schedule appointments, even without insurance. We can also travel to you for meetings and have 24/7 phone availability. Call us anytime, anywhere.

Additionally, we do a lot for you, including handling communication with insurance adjusters, reviewing settlement offers, and negotiating if the terms aren’t adequate. Our investigators will also gather evidence and identify who was responsible.

If negotiations stall, we file a lawsuit for you. According to Texas law, you typically have two years to file for personal injury and wrongful death. Some factors can affect your deadline; we can determine how long you have.

We Stand Up Against Big Companies

In cases involving 18-wheelers and semi trucks, our accident lawyers support Richardson victims by confronting trucking and insurance companies about negligence. These companies are dedicated to paying the least amount possible to injured parties and have extensive experience in avoidance. We provide backup.

You may face tactics like:

• Blame placed on a third party, the driver, or you
• Pressure to settle quickly or without seeing the paperwork
• Unwillingness to negotiate
• Failure to acknowledge your future losses
• Stalling in hopes you’ll quit

Trucking companies are required to have insurance, which could benefit your case.

Your Lawyer Will Handle Any Complications Your Case Might Present

Texas adheres to a modified comparative negligence doctrine, meaning you can be considered partly responsible for an accident. So, your damages would be reduced by your percentage of fault. However, we can defend against accusations that you were more at fault.

If you were offered a quick settlement, the company might have failed to account for the full extent of your injuries. We instead wait for you to reach maximum medical improvement to understand what financial recovery you need.

Finally, if you feel your case has been stalled and delayed, our team can work to get it moving again. We put pressure on dawdling company representatives to address your injuries and losses.

We Will Establish the Liable Party in Your Richardson Truck Accident Case

Some trucking companies avoid liability for accidents by placing the responsibility on the driver. This can happen if the driver was hired as an independent contractor.

If the driver is financially responsible for the accident, their insurance will cover some of your expenses. You can also pursue the liable party with a personal injury lawsuit, which functions the same as a lawsuit against the driver of a passenger vehicle.

When the Someone Else Is Responsible for Your Semi Truck Accident Injuries

The driver may not be liable or may share liability with another party, such as:

• Another driver
• The auto part manufacturer
• Maintenance shop staff
• The car designer
• A government entity

When investigating your case, we research the possibility of these parties playing a role in the collision. A defective tire, design flaw, or poor road maintenance could make another party liable for the accident. We would fight for damages from all responsible parties.

Call in Backup From Our Firm Now – We Are Available 24/7

At D. Miller & Associates, PLLC™, we pride ourselves on accessibility, promptly returning all calls and emails. Reach out now at (713) 850-8600 for a free consultation to learn how our 18-wheeler and semi truck accident lawyers can help with your case.