Texas Truck Accident Attorneys

If you’ve been involved in an 18-wheeler or tractor-trailer accident, it is essential to consult a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. At Bailey & Galyen, our lawyers will answer your questions about the claims process, the compensation you may be able to receive, how medical bills will be handled and will take the legal steps to process your claim for damages.

Call 800-529-8008 today to learn how our personal injury attorneys can help protect your rights under the law and assist you in recovering damages or filing a wrongful death claim. Or, click here and complete a confidential personal injury inquiry form.

Accidents Involving 18 Wheeler Trucks

An accident involving an 18-wheeler or semi truck can have disastrous consequences. A typical fully loaded large commercial truck can weigh over 80,000 pounds, while an average passenger automobile weighs approximately 3,000 pounds. Because of the sheer size of trucks, any collision between a commercial truck and another vehicle is likely to result in serious, even fatal, injuries. If a truck carrying hazardous chemicals or flammable materials is involved in an accident, the resulting injuries may be even more severe. Secondary injuries, such as burns and respiratory injuries, attributable to the dangerous or toxic cargo can result.

When an 18-wheeler truck accident occurs, trucking companies usually dispatch a company representative or their insurer to the scene of the accident; and often arrive before the first responders. In the interests of protecting their bottom line, trucking companies and their insurance adjusters do everything possible to limit and mitigate their company’s liability. In the aftermath of a trucking accident, the injured victims may be asked questions and encouraged to make statements and important decisions that could jeopardize their legal rights and limit the damages they might otherwise rightfully recover.

Contact an Experienced Personal Injury Attorney

If you or a loved one has been involved in an accident with a commercial truck, you may be entitled to recover compensation for your injuries by bringing a legal claim against the responsible parties. An experienced attorney can help determine whether you have a claim. Legal help is only moments away when you need a personal injury lawyer at your side. We are standing by 24 hours a day. Click here to contact us online. Fill out our online case description or call us at 800-529-8008 to arrange a no-cost, no-obligation consultation.