Dallas Trucking Accident Lawyer
Were You Injured in a Dallas Truck Accident?
In Dallas, there are countless trucks on the road at any given moment. Truck drivers in semi-trucks, delivery trucks, tractor trailers, and other work trucks may pose a serious danger to motor vehicle drivers if not paying attention, driving unsafely or driving while fatigued. Trucks are nearly forty times heavier than the average vehicle. This equation can become deadly at the scene of a collision. Truck drivers are usually competent and hard-working. They must adhere to certain safety standards that regular drivers are not subject to.
In addition, trucking companies are charged with keeping certain rules and standards in compliance such as limiting consecutive hours on the road. If this is found to be violated, the trucking company may be liable for your full compensation.If you have been injured by a trucking accident, speak with a Dallas personal injury attorney immediately. The firm serves clients throughout the Dallas, Fort Worth, Tyler and Denton areas.
Truck Accident Attorney in Dallas
Truck accident victims may suffer
serious injuries or even
wrongful death. Common injuries caused by truck accidents include
brain injuries, comas,
spinal cord injuries, fractures,
broken bones,
loss of member, and concussions. As the victim of a truck accident you are entitled to compensation for your injuries by the liable party. This may include medical bills, future medical bills, loss of income, future loss of income, property damage, pain and suffering, loss of consortium and more. Punitive damages may be awarded in serious cases of negligence or wrongdoing in hopes that the defendant will not repeat a similar action. Truck accidents may be caused by the following acts of negligence:
- Inattentive driving
- Unsafe merging
- Failure to stop
- Speeding
- Tailgating
- Failure to observe safe speed in bad weather conditions
- Unsafe turning or passing
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Determining the cause of the accident is crucial in the claim for compensation for damages. A qualified lawyer from Mathur Law Offices can assist you in seeking to obtain the evidence that shows the accident was in fact the fault of the truck driver, or the truck driver's vehicle manufacturer and to seek compensation that is commensurate with the actual injuries and other damages suffered in the case.
Contact a Dallas Trucking Accident Lawyer
if you have questions about your right to receive compensation.