Any accident is difficult to recover from, but truck accidents are often some of the hardest cases we get. Most trucking companies have a lot of experience with accidents. Semi trucks cause significant damage, and the trucking companies’ lawyers work hard to avoid paying for that damage.
If you are not prepared to fight the trucking companies to get adequate compensation, you will be left with far less than you deserve. In some cases, you could be left with nothing.
The Stakes of a Semi Truck Accident in Texas
The size of an 18-wheeler makes it unlikely that a crash will be a small matter. Most truck accident cases involve serious injuries or the death of a loved one. Because of the serious consequences, the stakes are high when it comes to personal injury litigation.
Another issue unique to truck crashes is that trucking companies are required to carry more insurance than drivers of ordinary passenger vehicles. There is a greater chance that a serious crash could lead to a large verdict or settlement for the victim. Trucking companies and their insurers understand the stakes, and they act accordingly.
Don’t Trust the Actions of Trucking Companies
For truck accident victims, it’s vital to understand some of the tactics trucking companies use after a crash.
First, it’s normal for trucking companies to send agents and accident investigators to crash sites in order to collect evidence, including accident victim testimony. Investigators have even been known to visit victims in their hospital rooms, trying to get statements that would help the companies avoid accountability.
Trucking companies can benefit greatly from negotiating with an accident victim directly, rather than with the victim’s lawyer. That is only possible during the early window of time before a victim realizes they need a Texas personal injury attorney and hires one. Victims need to act quickly to get the protection they need after a crash.
While it may seem unfair, victims can pay a terrible price for early mistakes. If a victim signs a misleading document prepared by the trucking company or makes a statement that compromises their case, they may recover far less money than they deserve. The mistake may even bar them from recovery altogether.
Making the Trucking Companies Operate Fairly
A victim without representation is at a huge disadvantage. The most important thing you can do after a truck accident is hire an attorney with truck accident experience in Texas.
Don’t discuss your accident with any representatives of the trucking company or their insurance company. Your attorney will handle all communications.
Were You in a Semi Truck Accident in Texas? Contact The Fell Law Firm
The Fell Law Firm has the skill and experience to get you the money you deserve after a semi truck accident in Texas, even in complex cases like multi-vehicle crashes.
Whether your case involves serious injuries or a wrongful death, our attorneys can take on the trucking company and fight for you. Contact us online or call 972-450-1418 to schedule a consultation.
