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Every year in Texas, thousands of people suffer serious injuries and hundreds others lose their lives in truck accidents. To give you some context, in 2020, Texas witnessed 413 fatalities due to truck accidents, a sobering statistic from the Texas Department of Transportation.
Each number in this data represents not just a life lost but families and communities whose lives will forever not be the same. For those who have suffered in a truck accident, whether it's you or someone you love, your pain and loss shouldn’t count for nothing. You deserve to be compensated.
While we might not be able to reverse what happened that unforgettable day, we might be able to provide the legal assistance you need to hold the other party accountable. If you win, you may recover compensation for your injuries and losses. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation case evaluation.
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How Can a Texas Truck Accident Lawyer Help?
A Texas truck accident lawyer offers a comprehensive case evaluation, helping you understand the merits of your claim. If your claim is valid, they can also determine liability, gather essential evidence, and handle the complexities of filing a claim as you focus on your health and recovery.
Once the claim has been filed, the attorney will negotiate with insurance companies on your behalf and, if necessary, fight for you in court.
What Are Some Common Causes of Truck Accidents in Texas?
Common causes of truck accidents in Texas often stem from negligence. Examples include but are not limited to:
- driver fatigue due to working long hours without legally mandated breaks;
- distracted driving due to the use of mobile devices such as smartphones;
- lack of proper truck maintenance, especially when trucking companies put profits over human lives;
- violations of the state’s traffic or safety regulations.
- overloading of trucks;
- failure to properly secure goods mounted on the truck; and
- inadequate driver training are also significant factors.
What Are Some Common Injuries Caused by Truck Accidents in Texas?
Truck accidents cause a wide range of injuries, most of which are usually serious and sometimes fatal. Here, we are talking about injuries such as:
- Whiplash
- Concussions and other traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Broken bones
- Internal bleeding and organ damage
- Lacerations and cuts
- Burns
- Soft tissue injuries
- Amputations
- Neck and back injuries
- Psychological trauma, including PTSD
- Paralysis
Those who have been injured can file various claims, such as personal injury for medical expenses and suffering, wrongful death claims for fatal accidents, and product liability claims if vehicle defects contributed to the accident.
What if the Truck Accident Happened a Long Time Ago?
For truck accidents that occurred some time ago, you may still have a chance of recovering compensation for your injuries and losses. it all depends on how long ago the accident occurred.
Texas has a deadline for filing a truck accident lawsuit, known as the statute of limitations. This deadline is usually two years from the accident date.
The clock begins to count from the accident date. If you miss this deadline, you’ll automatically lose your right to sue. That’s why it’s always advisable to seek legal advice as soon as you’re medically able.
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If you or a loved one has been involved in a truck accident in Texas, consider reaching out to Morgan and Morgan, America’s largest injury law firm. We offer free case evaluations by individuals with experience handling truck accident cases in Texas and throughout the state.
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