Category Archives: Truck Accident
Five Facts You May Not Know About Truck Accidents
Trucks are extremely large and this automatically makes them an added risk to other drivers and passengers on the road. Truck drivers are often encouraged to work very long hours, meaning when they operate their vehicle, they do not always have the attention and focus necessary to do so safely. Trucking companies may also… Read More »
Important Evidence To Collect During A Truck Accident Investigation
If you have been hurt by a negligent truck driver, trucking company, or other entity, you can file a claim against the liable party and collect financial compensation. When filing a claim, you must prove that another party was negligent, or careless, and that you were injured as a result. To successfully prove your… Read More »
How Long Do You Have To File A Claim After A Truck Accident?
Texas is a hub for transport trucks, and they are a very important part of the state’s economy. Still, truck accidents do happen and when they do, victims sustain some of the most severe injuries. If you have been in an accident involving a truck, you deserve compensation for the high medical bills, lost… Read More »
What Is HB 19 And How Does It Affect Truck Accidents?
Commercial trucks cause some of the most serious accidents on the road that result in catastrophic injuries. Accident victims can incur hundreds of thousands of dollars or even millions of dollars in losses, such as medical expenses, unpaid wages, and more. If you have been injured, you are entitled to compensation for your serious… Read More »
Steps Truck Drivers Should Take After Any Accident
Truck accidents cause some of the most catastrophic injuries on San Antonio’s roads, even for truck drivers. People are often quick to blame the trucker on the scene of a serious crash, but accidents are not always caused by truck drivers. If you have been involved in a collision in your tractor-trailer, you have… Read More »
What To Do After A Serious Truck Accident In San Antonio
Being involved in an accident with a commercial truck will leave you with catastrophic injuries. Broken bones, paralysis, and crushing injuries are just a few of these. As you try to understand and recover from your injuries, you may feel frustrated, confused, and angry. These feelings are natural, but the steps you take now… Read More »
Injured In A Truck Accident? Here Are Four Reasons You Need A Lawyer
Truck accidents in San Antonio are very serious. Federal law allows for trucks to weigh up to 80,000 when they are fully loaded, and up to 40,000 pounds when they are not. Considering that the average passenger vehicle is only 4,000 pounds, it is easy to see how a crash will result in catastrophic… Read More »
Who Is At Fault After An Accident With A Commercial Truck?
Accidents involving commercial trucks such as tractor-trailers vastly differ from car accidents in many ways. One of these ways is that it is much harder to determine who was liable for a crash. Unlike after a car accident, when the liable party is usually at the scene, this is not always the case after… Read More »