Category Archives: Truck Accident

Can I Receive Punitive Damages After a Truck Accident?
The injuries and property damage in the aftermath of a truck accident are extremely serious. If you have sustained amputations, broken bones, traumatic head injuries, or other significant injuries, you may be able to obtain compensation for your medical bills, lost income, and other losses, like pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life…. Read More »

Things to Know About Wrongful Death Claims After a Fatal Truck Accident
When fully loaded, a commercial truck can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. Even when a truck is not carrying cargo, the sheer size and weight of these vehicles cause some of the most serious injuries. In the most tragic of cases, victims do not survive it and family members are left grieving the significant… Read More »

Why Do Tire Blowouts Happen on Trucks?
Transport trucks and other commercial vehicles are a very common sight in Texas, and they are vital to our economy. Still, with their immense size and heavy weight, they pose a significant risk to everyone on the roads. The equipment on a truck can also cause a serious crash, including the tires. Most people… Read More »

The Timeline of a Truck Accident Lawsuit
After a serious truck accident, you may be left with serious injuries, high medical bills to treat them, and without an income to cover the cost. You may be able to file a truck accident claim or lawsuit to recover these costs and other damages (compensation), but people are sometimes hesitant to move forward… Read More »

Can You Claim Compensation if You Contributed to a Truck Accident?
Truck accidents are very traumatic and if you have been hurt in one, you may not immediately begin to question if you have legal options. In the weeks and months following the crash, though, you may start to replay it in your mind and wonder if someone else was at fault. If so, they… Read More »

What Causes Tractor-Trailer Jackknife Accidents?
Tractor-trailers are made up of many different systems and parts but two of the main ones are those that are visible: the cab and the attached trailer. When a truck is operated properly, the cab and trailer move together in sync. On the other hand, though, when something goes wrong, the cab and the… Read More »

What to Do After a Hit-and-Run Truck Accident
In recent years, the likelihood of being involved in a crash with a commercial truck has significantly increased. In fact, since 2009 there has been a 52 percent increase in truck accidents, according to Policy Advice. This percentage encompasses all types of truck accidents, including hit-and-runs. These types of accidents have also increased. According… Read More »

What Highways Pose the Highest Risk for Truck Accidents in Texas?
Texas has a vast highway network and every year, more than $1.2 billion tons of freight are moved on them. Not only are the highways in Texas some of the busiest in the country, but they are also some of the deadliest. It is important that all motorists in The Lone Star state are… Read More »

Why You Need a San Antonio Truck Accident Lawyer for Your Case
After a truck accident, you will suffer some of the most severe injuries, extensive property damage, and complicated legal challenges. While you may be able to file a claim if the crash was caused by someone else’s negligence, navigating the process is often overwhelming. You may believe that going through the process on your… Read More »

What Happens During a Truck Accident Investigation?
After a truck accident, you will incur high medical bills and likely will not be able to return to work right away. You can file a claim for compensation against the negligent party who caused your injuries but when doing so, you must prove your case. This involves an extensive investigation, during which evidence… Read More »