➢ Contact Our Attorneys to Start Your Claim Today
If you or a loved one were injured in a semi-truck accident in Texas, you may be eligible to file a lawsuit and receive compensation.
Contact an attorney and start the process of filing your claim today by contacting the Austin, Texas law firm of Hissey Mulderig & Friend.
You can reach us by calling our office toll-free at 1-866-806-8117, or send us a message by filling out our free claims submission form, located on the right side of this page.
➢ Semi-Truck Accident Lawsuits
More drivers are killed in the state of Texas because of accidents involving semi-trucks than any other state in the U.S. In 2023, 772 drivers in Texas lost their lives because of an 18-wheeler crash.
Semi-trucks – also known as 18-wheelers, tractor trailers, or big rigs – can also cause serious, life-changing injuries, including brain injuries, spinal injuries, burns, and fractured bones.
Semi-truck accidents can be overwhelming, life-changing events. After a crash, it is important to secure the services of a trusted semi-truck accident lawyer, who can help you and your family during the difficult time following an accident.
In cases where your accident was caused by the negligence of a truck driver or the trucking company who operated the vehicle involved in your crash, you or your family may be eligible to file a semi-truck lawsuit and receive compensation for your injuries and other expenses.
➢ Frequent Causes of 18-Wheeler Accidents
When 18-wheelers are operated in an unsafe manner, drivers of passenger vehicles are put in danger of a crash, which could lead to serious and potentially fatal injuries.
Some of the most common causes of 18-wheeler crashes include:
- Aggressive driving
- Cargo problems
- Distracted driving
- Hazardous road conditions
- Inadequate driver training or supervision
- Poor maintenance
- Speeding
- Substance abuse or intoxication
- Tiredness or fatigue
- Violating traffic laws or federal regulations
When negligence on the part of the driver of an 18-wheeler or the trucking company, shipping company, or other entity that operates the vehicle leads to an accident, they can be held liable for injuries or fatalities caused by their negligence in a court of law.
An experienced 18-wheeler accident lawyer can help to prove that negligence by a truck driver or trucking company were responsible for injuries to you or your loved one, and help you to receive the compensation to which you are entitled under the law.
➢ Common Tractor Trailer Accident Injuries
Because of the huge size of 18-wheeler trucks, accidents between these vehicles and passenger cars or SUVs can cause serious and potentially fatal injuries.
Some of the most common types of serious injuries linked to semi-truck accidents include:
- Amputations
- Broken bones or fractures
- Organ damage or other internal injuries
- Spinal cord injuries or paralysis
- Third-degree burns or other severe burns
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Wrongful death
If you or a loved one were involved in a tractor trailer accident and suffered these or other serious injuries, you or your family may be able to file a lawsuit in order to pursue a compensation claim against the trucking company who operated the vehicle involved in your crash.
➢ What You Can Do After a Big Rig Accident
The hours and days after a big rig accident can be an extremely challenging time. You and your family may have to deal with doctors, hospitals, police reports, insurance companies, and even the truck company that owns the vehicle involved in your crash.
If you or a loved one was involved in an accident involving a big rig, it is important to secure the services of an experienced Texas personal injury attorney to help you and your family achieve the best possible outcome in your case.
After a truck accident, it is important for drivers to seek medical care immediately if they were injured. Drivers should notify their insurance company about the accident as soon as possible. If possible, they should document their accident with photos, and preserve any physical evidence of the crash.
Before admitting any wrongdoing or accepting a settlement from the truck company or their own insurance company, drivers should contact a trusted 18-wheeler accident attorney to understand their legal rights, get help with gathering evidence and paperwork after the crash, and take legal action.
➢ Contact A Lawyer & Start Your Claim Today
Drivers and passengers in Texas who were injured in an accident involving an 18-wheeler may qualify to take legal action and receive compensation for their injuries, medical bills, and other damages.
The families of individuals who were killed in a semi-truck accidents may also be eligible to file a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of their loved one.
Find out whether you qualify to file a truck accident lawsuit and begin the process of filing your claim today by contacting the Austin, Texas law firm of Hissey Mulderig & Friend.
Our law firm handles claims involving 18-wheeler accidents across the state of Texas – including Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Corpus Christi, Fort Worth, El Paso, Galveston, and, of course, Austin.
Call our office toll-free at 1-866-806-8117 to speak with one of our attorneys about filing a case, or send us a message online using our free trucking accident claims submission form, located at the top of this page.
