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The Texas economy relies on overland shipping via commercial trucks. Commercial trucking is a massive industry in the state, especially in Houston, where oil and gas refining drives our local economy.
Most commercial truck drivers prioritize safety above everything else.
They have to. They know what happens when a 33-thousand-pound truck collides with a passenger vehicle.
But accidents do happen.
Most commercial drivers are backed by the companies they work for, themselves protected by teams of attorneys ready to object to any claim of negligence.
If you were in an accident with a commercial truck, it’s very easy to get overwhelmed. Thompson Law Group wants to help.
InsuranceAccidents involving an 18-wheeler or other commercial vehicle are more complicated than a fender bender between two passenger vehicles.
They also often involve much more serious injuries.
When you file a personal injury claim for a semi-truck accident, you’re not just filing against the driver. You’re also filing against the company they work for.
These can be large, international companies with powerful legal teams backing them.
And these accidents are an expense they’d rather not pay. Often, they fight them.
Hiring an experienced lawyer for an 18-wheeler accident can help you ensure that your future is protected.
If you’re seeking a truck collision attorney in Houston, TX, contact Thompson Law Group today.
Each accident is unique. Thompson Law Group will seek to recover all the damages possible in your case. These may include:
The injuries sustained in a collision with a commercial vehicle can be catastrophic. Individuals who survive a collision are lucky to be alive, but their injuries will likely be severe.
Recovering from these injuries will be expensive, but Thompson Law Group will work to recover every financial resource you need to do so.
Serious injuries require time to recover, and during that time, you may not be able to work full-time or at all. In the future, you may be unable to do the same work you did before your accident.
Thompson Law Group pursues these damages to ensure you’re compensated for the work you missed and the work you may miss in the future.
Commercial trucking accidents leave devastation in their wake. You may have permanent injuries that affect your ability to work in the future.
Victims are entitled to pursue damages for this loss, and Thompson Law Group works alongside specialists to determine the medical costs and loss of earning potential to ensure you’re protected in the future.
Not every commercial vehicle accident victim can pursue damages for pain & suffering, but it is possible in cases of extreme negligence.
If this is the case in your accident, Thompson Law Group will pursue to recover these damages to help you seek justice for your accident.
In some cases, such as wrongful death claims, the plaintiff may be entitled to pursue damages unique to their situation.
Thompson Law Group will pursue these damages while ensuring you know what they are, why we’re pursuing them, and how they’ll help you in the future.
There are two types of commercial drivers on the road: owner/operator drivers and individuals who are driving as an employee of a trucking company or shipping firm.
Owner/operator drivers are responsible for insuring their vehicles. If you are in an accident with one, your claim will resemble a typical accident insurance claim.
If the driver is an employee of a shipping company, Texas law provides you the option to file a claim against the driver or the trucking company, but not both.
Thompson Law Group works to identify the correct negligent party, helping to ensure your claim is more successful.
Trucking companies are responsible for ensuring the drivers, trucks, and shipments they put on the road are safe.
They’re responsible for hiring competent drivers who have a clean driving record, but sometimes, their hiring policies don’t stand up to scrutiny.
They’re responsible for conducting routine maintenance on every truck they have. This maintenance needs to be well-documented and provided by certified mechanics. Sometimes, they don’t do this, endangering other drivers on the road.
Thompson Law Group will conduct an investigation into these policies, and if we believe they’re responsible for your accident, we’ll file a claim against them.
Some trucking companies elect to outsource their routine maintenance to companies specialized in performing and documenting required maintenance procedures.
Occasionally, these companies miss something important. Other times, they may knowingly put dangerous vehicles on the road, either at the behest of their client or in pursuit of profits.
Thompson Law Group’s investigation into your accident will include the maintenance performed on the vehicle involved in your accident. If we believe the maintenance company is at fault, we’ll pursue damages with them.
It’s an unfortunate fact that some companies and individuals put profits in front of people. If you were injured in an 18-wheeler accident, contact the offices of Thompson Law Group.
We’re here to help you navigate this situation to improve your chances of making a full recovery from your injuries. Schedule a free consultation today.