According to statistics from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), there were nearly 127,000 traffic crashes involving buses and large trucks in the United States in 2018, causing 176,000 injuries. Due to the sizes of the vehicles involved and the weights being transported, accidents caused by commercial trucks, semi-trucks, and 18-wheelers are usually severe. Truck accidents may result in devastating injuries, including head and brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, back and neck injuries, burns, TBIs, amputation, disfigurement, and sometimes death.
If you or a loved one was hurt in a truck accident caused by a negligent party, you are within your rights to hold the responsible party liable and recover damages. At Rick Davis & Associates, I'm dedicated to providing experienced legal guidance and compassionate representation to truck accident victims and their loved ones following such a painful experience. As a skilled Texas personal injury attorney, I can fight vigorously to protect your legal rights and help seek fair financial compensation to cover your injuries, damages, additional pain and suffering, and loss of consortium.
My firm – Rick Davis & Associates Attorneys at Law – is proud to represent clients throughout Bryan, Texas, and the surrounding areas of College Station, Madisonville, Caldwell, Anderson, Brenham, Grimes County, Burleson County, Madison County, and Washington County.
Truck accidents often involve several complexities compared to typical car accidents. According to Texas Transportation Code section 550.026, the driver of any vehicle involved in an accident which causes injury to a person, death of another person, or significant vehicle damage, shall:
A driver who fails to comply with the above requirements shall face third-degree felony charges.
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration rules are designed to improve the safety of truck drivers and other road users. Here are some FMCSA rules:
As a truck driver, it is important to follow these rules and regulations at every point in time.
Under Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code section 16.003, a truck accident victim may bring a personal injury suit or wrongful death claim within two years from the date the accident, injury, or death occurred.
Truck accidents are unique, and depending on the surrounding circumstances leading to the incident, a number of different parties may possibly be held accountable for a truck accident. These include:
An experienced attorney can review and investigate all of the facts of your personal situation and determine the party or parties that should be held liable and how to file a personal injury claim or recover damages.
Texas is an at-fault auto insurance state. Under Texas's at-fault system, the party who caused the traffic accident or your injuries will pay for medical expenses, property damages, and other accident-related losses suffered by the victims.
If you're the victim of a truck accident in Texas, you can:
To recover damages on behalf of a loved one who was incapacitated following the truck accident, you must first establish adult guardianship. Once you have been confirmed as the legal guardian of the injured person by the Texas court, you can file personal injury claims on the incapacitated victim's behalf.
Additionally, if a person lost their life in a negligent truck accident, the surviving family members of the deceased person, including the spouse, children, or parents of a decedent, can bring a wrongful death claim (or survival action) in Texas civil courts.
A skilled Texas personal injury attorney can evaluate your unique circumstances and explore your possible options to recover damages.
Being involved in a truck accident can be devastating and may prevent you from working or even enjoying life. Regardless, you don't have to go through the emotional toll, physical pain, and financial liability all on your own. If you were hurt in a truck accident, you need to retain an experienced personal injury attorney immediately to help protect your rights and pursue the financial justice you deserve.
At Rick Davis & Associates, I have the experience and resources to assist, support, and represent clients in their truck accident claims. As your legal counsel, I can:
Using my extensive legal understanding, I can guide you through the often complicated legal processes involved in pursuing personal injury or wrongful death claims. Having me on your side can increase your prospects of receiving the best possible outcome in your truck accident case.
If you or someone close to you was injured in a negligent truck accident, you may pursue fair compensation. Contact my firm – Rick Davis & Associates Attorneys at Law – to schedule a simple case assessment. My firm is proud to represent truck accident victims throughout Bryan, Texas, and the surrounding areas of College Station, Madisonville, Caldwell, Anderson, Brenham, Grimes County, Burleson County, Madison County, and Washington County.