Tractor-Trailer Accidents

18 Wheeler, Dallas Truck Accident Lawyer

An auto accident with a truck, tractor-trailer, 18 wheeler, or semi-truck is one of the most terrifying experiences that any driver can face.   A large number of these wrecks result in the driver being permanently injured or killed. Unfortunately, collisions like this are all too common on our Texas roads and interstates.

The severe, debilitating and permanent injuries that stem from accidents with trucks result in financial losses to the individuals involved and their families.  The law provides an injured party with the right to recover his or her damages from the responsible individual.

The company for the responsible party and the company’s insurer typically start an investigation immediately after the wreck.  The trucking company and insurer will attempt to limit the recovery of the injured person to the lowest amount possible.  Accordingly, these companies have established elaborate and complicated procedures for handling car accident claims, especially in the early stages of the claim.

During this time, the company or its insurer will procure recorded statements, obtain the police report, examine the vehicles, take photos, and try to establish the extent of the injuries.  The insurance company will usually accomplish all of these tasks within the very first week, and many of them within the first 24 to 48 hours after the wreck.

It is essential to have an attorney with considerable experience dealing with insurance companies at your side. Your attorney must be prepared to initiate and follow through with litigation on your behalf if the insurance company is unwilling to settle your claim for a fair value.

If you wish to discuss your accident with a Dallas truck accident attorney, click here. If we agree to handle your case, we will typically work on a contingent fee basis, which means we get paid for our time and effort only if there is a monetary recovery.  In most cases, a lawsuit must be filed within a certain amount of time from the date of the accident.  If you intend to pursue a claim, you should contact an attorney immediately to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.