Category Archives: 18 Wheeler Accident
How to Avoid Common Delays in Truck Accident Claims
Texas has more truck accidents every year than any other state in the country. While accident victims can often file a claim against the truck driver, trucking company, or another entity to recover compensation for their losses, these claims are often lengthy and complex. Although accident victims cannot entirely avoid all delays in these… Read More »
Do You Need an Attorney After a Truck Accident?
Every day motorists share the roads and highways with commercial vehicles, many of them 18-wheelers. For the past several years, Texas has had more truck accidents than any other state, possibly because The Lone Star State also has the most miles of interstate highways in the country. If you have been hurt in a… Read More »
Why Insurance Companies Advise Against Hiring a San Antonio 18-Wheeler Accident Lawyer
After a truck accident, an insurance adjuster representing the driver or trucking company will likely contact you. They will act very friendly and say that they want to help. They may even offer you a settlement, and tell you that there is no need to speak to a San Antonio 18-wheeler accident lawyer. Unfortunately,… Read More »
What to Expect if Your Truck Accident Claim Goes to Trial
The majority of truck accident claims in Texas are resolved in a settlement long before they get to the courtroom. When the disputing parties can negotiate a fair settlement, it is less expensive, less stressful, and a faster process for everyone involved. However, there are times when the liable party, or the insurance company… Read More »
What are the No-Zones Around a Truck?
The dangerous blind spots around large commercial vehicles are referred to as ‘no-zones.’ These blind spots have earned their nickname due to the fact that when smaller cars are in these areas, they can disappear from the truck driver’s view. As such, drivers of passenger vehicles should do everything they can to avoid being… Read More »
What is Vicarious Liability and How Does it Impact Truck Accident Claims?
If you are injured by an 18-wheeler due to another party’s negligence, you may be able to file a lawsuit against the liable party for compensation. Truck drivers are often liable, or at-fault, for these accidents but there may be times when you can also sue the trucking company for vicarious liability. Unlike suing… Read More »
Three Benefits of Working with a San Antonio Truck Accident Attorney
Accidents involving tractor-trailers are usually very serious. They cause catastrophic injuries, and can change the lives of victims forever. Afterwards, you may face significant pain, financial hardship, and lifestyle changes. You may be able to file a claim against the liable parties to claim compensation for your losses. Unfortunately, recovering the full damages you… Read More »
What Factors Make 18-Wheeler Accident Claims More Complex?
It is natural to think that when an accident involves an 18-wheeler, the aftermath is similar to that of a car crash. Unfortunately, this is not true. 18-wheeler accidents typically involve a vehicle weighing approximately 80,000 pounds crashing into a vehicle that weighs a fraction of that, typically around 4,000 pounds. Due to this,… Read More »
Important Things to Know About San Antonio Truck Accident Settlement Agreements
A truck accident will leave you with injuries that are serious, debilitating, and life-changing. If another person’s negligence caused the crash, you may have the right to claim compensation for your injuries. Most truck accident injury claims do not end up in the courtroom. Instead, they are settled out of court, usually between the… Read More »
How to Avoid Common Mistakes After a Truck Accident
Truck accidents are far different from other collisions on the road. These accidents usually cause devastating injuries and passenger vehicles are usually a totaled (or a total loss) afterward. In addition, the victims usually suffer severe emotional trauma and life-changing injuries. If you have been in a truck accident, you may be able to… Read More »