TRUCK AND 18-WHEELER ACCIDENTS

DESOTO TRUCK AND 18-WHEELER ACCIDENT LAWYER

18-WHEELER AND TRUCK INJURY ATTORNEY DESOTO

Drivers of trucks follow their own set of rules and regulations on their behavior on the road. The number of hours that a driver is supposed to spend behind the wheel for example is dictated by their regulations. Drivers are paid by the hour and frequently have to work long shifts, which cause to them to lose concentration or fall asleep behind the wheel, thereby causing truck or 18-wheeler accidents. Because it is common for a large commercial truck or 18-wheeler to weigh more than 80,000 pounds, drivers of other vehicles are usually the ones who are injured most severely.

The state of Texas usually has more fatalities from trucking accidents compared to other states. Thus, if you were a victim of a trucking accident, it is important that your chosen lawyer who knows of the intricacies of a claim, as well as the impact of a debilitating injury or wrongful death that results from the mishap.

In Truck accidents, it is vital to keep in mind that the trucking company will never be compliant to your claim and will create many hurdles to discourage you from claiming the appropriate compensation. They would make it as difficult for you as they can no matter if the claim will be handled by them or by their insurance provider. In addition, courts and juries in North Texas, including Desoto, make it even more difficult by putting the evidence and burden of proof on the plaintiff rather than on the defendant.

Truck drivers in turn depend on a clean driving record to maintain their jobs. Thus, if involved in an accident, they will not tell the truth or conveniently “forget” about the incident.

If you get involved in 18-wheeler accidents, call the police on the accident scene as soon as you can and get a copy of their report. Get your witnesses and if you can, take photos of the vehicles involved in the incident. Do not move your vehicle and other debris. Leave them in the position they were in after the road crash unless they have the potential of causing another accident. If anybody has been injured, call an ambulance at once or take the injured person to a medical facility if it is possible. If the police are already there, inform the investigating officer about the injury. Follow the instructions of your medical provider and give them your full cooperation. You should also cooperate with the police but aside from them, you should only discuss the crash with your doctor, insurance company and of course, your lawyer.

Trucking companies and insurance firms would usually try to settle truck and 18-wheeler accidents quickly. However, bear in mind that they are doing it to avoid a more costly court battle and it is not to your best interest. To ensure that you receive fair compensations, discuss your case with a Desoto truck accident attorney from The Goolsby Law Firm. They will never stop until we succeed in getting the right settlement for you.

The personal injury lawyers at The Goolsby Law Firm will fight for your rights if you sustained serious injury or the accident caused the wrongful death of a loved one. Call them today for a free consultation.

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