Filing 18 Wheeler Accident Claims with a Personal Injury Lawyer in Austin

Getting hit by an 18 Wheeler truck can cause terrible damage and physical injury, resulting in high medical bills, costly repairs or even impacting one's ability to work and lead a normal life. When involved in such an accident, it is imperative that the injured parties get in touch with an experienced and expert Austin personal injury attorney so that the cause of the accident can be established. Establishing the cause of the accident is necessary to determining what damages can be awarded in court and this must be done in a timely manner as the law provides a statute of limitations for the filing of truck accident cases.

Thousands of 18 Wheeler Accidents Occur Every Year

Despite the fact that Texas law holds truck drivers up to a higher standard of responsibility than other drivers, thousands of truck accidents occur every year. Determining negligence, on the part of the driver or the company he works for can be a key factor in winning the case and getting the outcome you desire. Negligence can include driving errors, such as speeding, failure to observe a car in another lane or falling asleep. Negligence can also include failure to service tires or brakes and other equipment failures. Injuries or accidents can also be caused by an improper or unsecure load, which may result in objects falling from the truck and striking another vehicle.

When involved in a truck accident or any other type of car accident, you should always get a police report. If, for some reason, this is not possible, take pictures of the scene and also damage to your vehicle, even if you have to use your cell phone. If there are witnesses, get statements from them and their contact information. At Barry & Loewy, we will provide you with an experienced and aggressive trial advocate who will utilize the very best strategies and fight to get you the most favorable outcome in court. We have over twenty years of experience with personal injury cases and have had many successful verdicts even when it was a difficult case. Our client references will attest to our success in this area.

Talk to an Austin personal injury attorney today who will advise you on your case.