When to consult a lawyer for a truck accident? You should consult a lawyer after a truck accident if you have suffered injuries, are partially at fault for the accident, need help navigating the multiple layers of trucking liability, or are having trouble with the insurance company.
A Corpus Christi truck accident lawyer from Carrigan & Anderson, PLLC is ready to provide solutions to the challenges you’re facing.
Talk to a Lawyer if You Have Sustained Serious Injuries in a Truck Accident
Semi-truck accidents often cause severe injuries due to the force they exert on smaller vehicles in a collision. These injuries are also quite costly, which can make it harder to obtain a settlement that adequately covers them. Trucking and insurance companies don’t want to pay out any more than necessary, and they can actively work against you to reduce a settlement payout.
You should consult a truck accident lawyer to protect your settlement and ensure that you’re paid fairly. Even a small gap in compensation can cause a financial burden for your family and make it difficult to get the care you need. Hiring a lawyer and getting thorough medical care are among the most important steps to take after a truck accident in Texas.
A lawyer can help ensure that you have the evidence you need to demonstrate the extent of your losses and what you need to recover. The attorneys from Carrigan & Anderson, PLLC are also highly skilled negotiators who can communicate on your behalf to reach a fair settlement value. We can also go to court if necessary to secure the outcome you may be entitled to under Texas law.
We have offices in Houston, Corpus Christi, and Victoria; and will travel to any corner of Texas if we are capable of preventing an injustice.
Cases Involving Shared Fault Benefit from a Lawyer’s Skill and Experience
You should consult a lawyer for a truck accident if you are partially at fault for an accident. Not only can this make your case much more complex, but it can also make it much harder to recover compensation. Shared fault doesn’t automatically exclude you from compensation, but it can significantly reduce it depending on how much you contributed to the accident.
According to Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 33, compensation is reduced for fault percentages that are 50% or below. For example, if your case is worth $150,000 and you’re 15% at fault, then you can only recover $127,500. Compensation is prohibited for parties who are 51% at fault or higher. Case optimization is important to protect the outcome of your case.
It’s also important to be aware that truck companies may try to shift blame away from themselves and leverage the comparative negligence law. To ensure you don’t lose compensation or end up being blamed for actions that weren’t yours, Carrigan & Anderson, PLLC can utilize evidence and effective legal strategies to protect your rights and the outcome of your case.
Seek Legal Assistance When Navigating Multiple Layers of Liability
Determining who is liable for a truck accident in Texas is one of the most common challenges with truck accident cases. Liability is very complex because multiple parties could be at fault. Carrigan & Anderson, PLLC can investigate the details of the accident to help identify who you can file your claim against. Parties who could be liable could include:
- The driver must remain alert, cautious, and follow trucking regulations to ensure they maintain control of their truck. Distractions, speeding, fatigue, intoxication, and more can make them liable for an accident.
- The trucking company can be held liable if it doesn’t conduct thorough background checks or properly train its drivers. They can also be at fault for failing to follow or enforce safety procedures and regulations.
- Cargo loaders can cause accidents and be at fault if they overload trucks or fail to distribute or secure cargo properly.
- Truck mechanics and technicians may fail to regularly inspect or maintain trucks and update the truck’s software. This can lead to serious malfunctions.
- Truck manufacturers can be held liable for defective trucks or parts that cause injury.
Sifting through evidence and the many ways these parties could be connected to an accident can be complex, time-consuming, and overwhelming. However, a lawyer knows what to look for, how to quickly preserve evidence, and how to maneuver through the layers of liability. They also protect your rights and make sure that at-fault parties don’t intimidate you into backing down from a fair settlement.
Representing the injured in all areas of Texas that extends back over 40 years
An Attorney is a Legal Ally That Can Stand Up to Insurance Companies
Insurance companies are not on your side when you’ve been in an accident. Their loyalty lies with the company and protecting the business’s profits. As such, they can make it difficult for you to recover compensation that offsets your losses. Carrigan & Anderson, PLLC knows how to fight back and guard your right to the settlement you’re entitled to recover in your situation.
We can use a range of negotiation strategies, strong evidence, and detailed demand letters to clearly demonstrate what you’ve been through. Insurance companies may be less likely to use tactics such as delays, blame, lowball offers, and unfair denials when they know you have the support of a lawyer. This communicates that you take your case seriously and have knowledgeable representation to fight back.
Our attorneys also know how insurance companies try to catch inconsistencies or use your words against you to lower your compensation. As such, we handle all communications with insurance companies so you can rest easy knowing the outcome of your case won’t be put in jeopardy. Legal advocacy is one of the most effective ways to protect your claim.
You need a skilled advocate to protect your legal rights and present your claim in such a way as to maximize your recovery.
Talk to Carrigan & Anderson, PLLC About Your Situation
Carrigan & Anderson, PLLC can sit down and talk with you when you’re considering hiring a truck accident lawyer after an accident. Our team can answer your questions and provide insightful and impactful strategies to resolve your legal challenge and secure a fair settlement.
Schedule a free consultation with us today to learn more about your options.
At Carrigan & Anderson, PLLC we can talk to you about your options and rights.
