The moment a commercial vehicle or 18-wheeler is involved in a crash, the very FIRST thing the truck driver does is call their dispatcher.
The reason why they call their dispatcher first is so that the trucking company’s insurance company can immediately send out its investigators, lawyers, and reconstruction experts to start their own investigation of the crash — all with an eye of trying to establish blame for the crash on the driver of the car and NOT their truck driver.
Each day, countless semi-trucks and 18-wheelers pass through Dallas/Fort Worth and the surrounding areas of Hurst, Euless, Bedford, and Arlington. When an 18-wheeler or other commercial vehicle is involved in a crash, they tend to cause catastrophic injuries to the occupants of other cars involved due to the size and weight of their trucks.
This is why it is CRITICAL to hire a well-qualified Board Certified Attorney to begin their own investigation at the earliest possible moment. The attorney will begin gathering evidence, take witness statements, inspect the scene, download the truck’s black boxes, hire reconstruction experts, and so many other things in order to determine and establish liability of the parties involved. With each passing day, the risk of evidence changing or disappearing increases.
Both in Texas and under Federal Law there are specific regulations related to the size and weight limits of trucks and the freight being carried. Truckers must also comply with specific rules — they must have special licenses and abide by hourly driving limits. In spite of these rules and regulations, trucks are often involved in accidents resulting from:
Because these vehicles are so large, typically weighing as much as 30 times more than a car, a collision with a truck can have devastating consequences. The injuries of the driver and/or passenger(s) of the automobile involved in an accident with a truck are almost always far worse.
If you or a loved one are suffering from an injury sustained in a trucking crash in North Texas, contact Parker Law Firm today. We hold negligent drivers accountable for their actions. Attorney Brad Parker is Board Certified in Personal Injury Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has won numerous awards for his successful representation of injured victims throughout Texas.
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The experienced truck accident attorneys at Parker Law Firm know that trucking companies have their own adjusters, investigators and lawyers who will conduct an analysis of the accident. Their goal is to reduce the company’s liability at all costs, which is why it is crucial to contact our attorneys who can thoroughly investigate the factors in your case.
To determine liability for a trucking accident there are a number of factors that need to be taken into consideration. Many people assume that it is always the truck driver’s fault, but that may just be part of the case. Depending on the specific findings made by your truck accident attorney, any of the following could be held liable for your injuries:
These are but a few of the other possible parties that may be responsible for the crash. Of course, each situation is unique and the discovery process for your specific case may vary. In order to determine your eligibility to file a truck accident lawsuit, contact Parker Law Firm right away. The trucking company, its lawyers, investigators and insurance company are already building a defense against your case. Time is of the essence!!
It is absolutely essential that you retain the representation of an attorney who can aggressively pursue the highest level of compensation for your case. When you work with our firm, we take the time to get to know you and your family. We work tirelessly to determine who is responsible for your injuries and hold them accountable. You can be confident we will represent you to the very best of our abilities. We always aggressively pursue the highest level of compensation available for each client and are extremely selective in the cases that we agree to take.
If you or a loved one was injured in a commercial truck accident in Texas, our experienced truck accident lawyers are ready to help right away. Contact us online, or call our Fort Worth, Texas office directly at 817.440.3888 to schedule your free consultation. We help personal injury clients throughout all areas of Texas.
I was sandwiched between two 18 wheelers on 35. Totaled my truck and caused injury to my neck and legs. Brad Parker and his team are organized and diligent in putting together the best path to proceed with. They have a clear understanding of the litigation process and helped navigate us through it. Have patience, the process can take a while, but they are clear about that up front. Mr Parker represented us well and we would highly recommend scheduling a meeting if you have been injured or wronged in any way! Thanks Parker Law Firm!Lisa Noble of Georgetown, Texas