Houston Truck Accident Lawyer
When you are involved in a crash with a big rig, your accident claim will usually be handled differently than if you had collided with another car, van or pickup. Commercial motor vehicles such as semi trucks, bob-tail trucks, cement trucks, 18 wheelers, tanker trucks, and any other motor vehicle hired to deliver or transport goods carry commercial vehicle insurance, and it’s not unusual for a business owner as well as a commercial insurer to be involved in the claim. Because the injuries are often more catastrophic and expensive, liability limits for these policies are much higher. That’s why truck crash injuries are some of the most complicated personal injury claims to settle. Brian White is an experienced truck wreck attorney, and he has assisted many clients in obtaining the medical care they need and just compensation for their medical bills, lost wages, future lost wages, disabilities, and more.
Common Causes of Commercial Truck Accident
Investigating a commercial vehicle crash is much more complicated and time consuming than an auto or van accident. So many factors outside of the driver’s control, including work rules and equipment, have to be investigated in order to build a successful truck injury case for trial or settlement. Some of the factors our experts consider when compiling a case are
- Inexperienced or untrained truck driver
- Overloaded or oversized trucks
- Poorly maintained truck brakes
- Driver fatigue
- Failure to yield the right of way
- Truck drivers driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol
- Running off the road
- Driving at high speeds beyond the road and weather conditions
- Driving in conditions of poor visibility due to fog, snow, rain, or smoke
- Dangerous or reckless truck driver with a long record of wrecks and fatal traffic accidents
- Aggressive driving
- Failure of truck owner to install an under-ride protection under-guard
- Unsafe safety systems, reflectors, lights, and other warning devices
Don’t Rush to Settle
It’s not unusual that immediately after a truck wreck, particularly one involving injuries, the truck owner as well as the commercial insurer will have investigators on the scene, often before the injured party has left the area. They take advantage of their opportunity to gather evidence, take photos, and witness statements while the injured parties may be too dazed or hurt to think. Truck insurers or owners are known to offer settlements that are well below what you actually deserve. And they will be glad to do this. Brian White has successfully achieved significant settlements in such cases by taking aggressive and decisive steps to secure all the evidence in the case and use qualified scientific, forensic, and medical experts to determine the liable party. We assess all of the factors in calculating a settlement including your future medical and financial needs. Our goal is to prepare your case to settle within one year or take it to trial. We work hard to get the compensation you need and deserve. We never settle for less.
Free Consultation
Call for a free consultation today. We never charge a fee until we win your case. The longer you wait to speak to an experienced attorney, the more difficult your case becomes to prosecute successfully. Don’t compromise your rights to recover the compensation you need and deserve by waiting to act. We will listen to your concerns and answer all of your questions.
Houston Truck Wreck Lawyer
Brian White
Toll Free (866) 500-4394
Local (713) 244-5529