Texas 18-wheeler accident lawyers with Jim S. Adler & Associates represent victims involved in 18-wheeler accidents in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio and other areas. If you suffered injuries from a commercial truck crash or other commercial vehicle accident, you may be entitled to collect damages. According to the United States Department of Transportation, 5,082 people died and 131,000 suffered injuries as the result of 18 wheeler accident collisions. 5% of all accident related injuries and more than 14% of deaths are due to 18 wheeler accidents. In many cases the operators of these commercial vehicles are found to be exceeding the speed limit.
Many personal injuries are the result of 18 wheeler accidents or collisions. Some examples of injuries that result from auto accidents are cervical and lumbar sprains, herniated and ruptured discs, fractures, knee injuries, brain damage and paralysis. Victims of 18 wheeler accidents may recover for pain and suffering, medical expenses, property damage, lost wages and loss of earning capacity. Federal regulations ensure that businesses operating trucks and other commercial vehicles keep records of their driver's activities for a limited period of time. Because of this and other regulations, it is important to contact an experienced attorney who can quickly take action and secure any important documents that could become unavailable at a future date.
After a serious accident involving a commercial vehicle or truck, you should know that the company's attorneys and insurance claim adjusters will go to work immediately to protect their rights under the law. They will immediately look for holes in your case and work to minimize the potential claim. Things can happen quickly and it is very important that you contact an experienced 18 wheeler accident attorney that knows how to protect your rights and give you the best opportunity to receive the money you deserve. In order for you to collect damages from an accident involving a commercial vehicle, you must first prove that the vehicle was being operated in a negligent manner. If the driver acted in a way that a reasonable person would consider unsafe, negligence exists and you can collect compensatory damages. You will need to prove that you suffered damages - these damages may include loss of wages, medical or funeral expenses as well as the costs associated with any property damage. Damages may also include non-monetary injuries including pain and suffering or mental anguish resulting from your injury. If you or a loved one has suffered harm due to an 18-wheeler accident, contact an 18-wheeler accident lawyer with Jim S. Adler & Associates and get a free case review. |
