Commercial trucks are everywhere these days - on the highway, on the street, and even out in the country. While many of these drivers practice good driving habits, accidents can still happen.
Unfortunately, when these accidents happen, they are likely severe if not fatal. The best scenario in these cases is often a totaled vehicle, while most victims suffer significant injury or death. If you do survive, it will likely take many years to recover fully.
You don’t have to go through this time on your own. With a personal injury lawyer, you can get the compensation you deserve, such as paid medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses.
Darren Grant & Matt Flanery know what it takes to get you the compensation to make a full recovery. Schedule your free consultation with them to get the compensation you deserve.
Not all lawyers are created equally, especially when it comes to handling 18-wheeler accidents. You need a lawyer who specializes in personal injury law to represent your case.
As board-certified personal injury lawyers, Darren Grant & Matt Flanery have helped hundreds of East Texans get the compensation they need to make a full recovery.
The first step after your accident is to have a consultation with a personal injury lawyer. You’ll discuss the details of your accident with one of our truck wreck lawyers, and they will decide how to proceed with your case.
Your personal injury lawyer will start building your case by gathering evidence. This can include investigating the crash site and getting information from the insurance company.
Once the evidence is gathered, your lawyer will present your medical bills and other expenses along with any other evidence to the insurance and trucking companies. Based on the evidence, they will negotiate what will be paid.
More often than not, a settlement will be negotiated outside of court. The insurance company will then cover the expenses involved by paying the settlement.
In the event that your lawyer recommends you take your case to trial, you will go before a judge and jury, who will decide the final awarded amount.
When a commercial truck accident occurs, it almost always has severe consequences for the individuals involved. Since heavy machinery is involved, even small accidents can have dire consequences.
Unfortunately, the severity of the accident doesn’t make it easier to fight - in fact, 18-wheeler accident cases are often more complicated than regular accidents. This is because there can be several parties involved, not just the driver of the truck.
Since the responsible parties may not even be present, the negotiations can sometimes be difficult.
But Grant & Flanery know how to handle complicated personal injury cases. We’ll negotiate with all responsible parties to determine negligence and how your compensation should be awarded.
If a driver is being reckless, they may ignore the rules of the road or drive aggressively. Most impaired driving happens under the influence, but many truck drivers may also be impaired by lack of sleep.
Truck drivers and trucking companies are responsible for properly securing their cargo. If the load is not secured and results in an accident, the driver or trucking company may be held liable.
It is the responsibility of the truck driver to maintain their vehicle and ensure it is safe. When a vehicle is not properly maintained and causes an accident, the driver may be held responsible.
Trucking companies can also be responsible for your accident. This can happen if they hire unqualified drivers or encourage their workers to break laws like driving while sleep-deprived.
Depending on your accident, there can be several ways to determine negligence in your personal injury case. This is often the most important part of getting you the compensation you need to fully recover.
Grant & Flanery will dig through the details of your accident to build a solid foundation for your case.
If no one was injured and there was only property damage, it’s unlikely that you need a personal injury lawyer. You can still have a consultation with one, though, to give you peace of mind.
If someone did experience an injury, it’s best to talk to a lawyer, even if the injury was small. They can decide if you have a case, help determine negligence, and walk you through the process.
There is no out-of-pocket cost to you if you hire a personal injury lawyer. They make their money on a contingency basis, meaning their fees are taken from the money awarded during your settlement or trial.
If you don’t win your case, there is no financial loss for you, but your lawyer won’t get paid.
It is difficult to navigate the post-accident landscape as an individual. That’s where personal injury lawyers come in. They represent you and your interests by:
When should I talk to a lawyer?
It’s better to talk to a lawyer sooner rather than later. If you involve a lawyer from the beginning, they can communicate between the trucking and insurance companies.
With them taking this burden off your shoulders, you can focus on recovering while protecting the details of your case.
With Grant & Flanery, you’ll be able to get the recovery and compensation you deserve. They have made their career by helping East Texans like you recover from devastating events.
Find the relief you need during your free consultation with us today.
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