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A serious truck accident can be devastating for victims and their loved ones. Medical bills and other expenses pile up faster than you can keep track of them. And the trucking company is probably saying they did nothing wrong, or that your serious injuries are worth far less than you claim.
You don’t have to take them on alone. If you’ve been injured in a truck crash, call Crosley Law for help right away. You may be entitled to compensation for the huge financial losses you’ve suffered—medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering—and you can also hold the people who caused your pain accountable.
If you have suffered serious injuries or lost a loved one in an accident involving a tractor-trailer, “big rig,” or other large truck or commercial vehicle, Crosley Law is here to help.
We aren’t afraid to take on the biggest and most difficult trucking cases, and our record of million-dollar settlements and verdicts speaks for itself. We also proudly put our clients first, rolling out the red carpet and making sure they get the care they need and the attention they deserve throughout the entire process.
There are several important ways that truck accidents are different from “ordinary” car accidents involving personal vehicles. A few of the biggest ones include:
For these and other reasons, we strongly recommend you speak to an experienced truck accident attorney as soon as possible after an accident with any commercial vehicle.
Most truck accidents result from preventable causes, including driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, speeding, distracted driving, driver fatigue, and other driver errors.
Not all trucking accidents result from truck driver negligence, though. The trucking companies themselves are legally responsible for the drivers they put on the road, and they often share blame for deadly wrecks as they try to squeeze out extra profits (at the expense of safety). Some examples of factors that cause these types of crashes are:
Far too many trucking companies pressure truck drivers to pull extra-long shifts, often in violation of laws and regulations, so they can make more deliveries or move products faster. This leads to speeding and drowsy driving. When you combine these dangerous behaviors with a massive 18-wheeler that weighs up to 80,000 pounds, the results can be catastrophic.
As fuel prices go up and competition gets stiffer, some trucking companies also cut corners to stay profitable. They may neglect to do inspections or fail to replace worn out or defective parts. These reckless practices contribute to the rapidly growing number of deaths caused by semi-truck accidents and other large truck crashes each year.
Compared to typical car accident cases, trucking accident cases are very complex, and the victims of these wrecks and their loved ones face unique challenges. Below are some of the things that make truck wreck personal injury claims more difficult:
Trucking companies and their insurance companies also regularly use shocking methods to avoid paying victims fair compensation. We have seen unsafe and unethical truck companies:
To level the playing field against these powerful companies, you need an aggressive and experienced personal injury lawyer who will protect your interests while forcing the people who harmed you to take responsibility for their actions.
The truck accident attorneys at Crosley Law understand the pain that trucking accident victims go through and the challenges they face. We use our experience and resources to stand up for them. To uncover the truth about what caused your crash and fight for justice, we’ll use the following strategies:
When the insurance company tries to cover up the causes of the crash and minimize or deny your claim, our truck accident law firm has the resources and expertise to fight back. To do so, we use the following methods of our own:
In Texas, you typically have two years to file a truck crash lawsuit. However, we urge you to speak with an experienced truck accident lawyer as soon as possible after your crash, as your case may become much more difficult to win if you wait too long.
Evidence starts to disappear quickly after a Texas truck accident. By law, trucking companies only have to keep certain records for a brief period of time. Unless you or your attorney move quickly to legally protect those documents, the truck company will not hesitate to destroy electric logging records and other data, particularly if that evidence could prove their driver was at fault.
You cannot count on the trucking company or their insurer to do the right thing. Hiring a skilled San Antonio 18-wheeler accident lawyer is your best chance to protect your rights and get fair compensation.
Truck crashes tend to result in higher settlements on average than other types of car crashes. This is largely due to more severe injuries and greater amount of insurance coverage available.
At Crosley Law, our overall average case value for all personal injury cases is about $250,000. For truck accidents specifically, the average is higher than that. Some of our biggest wins have been for commercial truck accidents, including $20 million for a young man hit by a delivery driver and $16 million for a man injured in a wrong-way semi truck collision.
As with other types of motor vehicle accidents, you can claim the following types of damages in your truck crash claim:
Major factors that influence how much a case is worth include:
As noted above, one important way that truck crashes are different from most other car crashes is the insurance coverage available. Trucking and commercial vehicle companies must carry very large insurance policies. This means that the maximum compensation you can realistically recover is often much higher than in a regular car crash with a driver carrying only the minimum personal coverage. However, it also means that insurance companies will fight your truck accident claim especially aggressively—because they have so much more to lose.
Everyone deserves experienced legal representation. Crosley Law offers free consultations so we can listen to your story and give you honest advice about your rights and legal options, at no cost to you.
If we take on your case, we have a no-fee policy: We won’t charge you a cent unless we get you a settlement or win your case in court. Our attorney fee is taken as a percentage of your settlement and verdict. We’ll even cover your legal and case frees up front. If we don’t win for you, you owe nothing.
Call 210-LAW-3000 | 210-529-3000 or fill out the free consultation request form on this page and we’ll get in touch with you right away.
Whether your case gets tried in court or settles out of court, our work does not end when you make a financial recovery. After your case reaches a resolution:
Our truck accident lawyers go the extra mile to make wrongs right and get the justice our clients deserve. Have a case you need help with? Call us today.