Midland Commercial Vehicle Crash Lawyer - Top Texas Personal Injury Attorneys

West Texas is known for its vast wide-open spaces, long stretches of highways — I-20, SH 158, and SH 191 — and booming oil industry. Culturally, Midland is also flourishing with its up-and-coming nightlife scene and budding downtown spaces. All of this growth and movement means great things for the city, but it unfortunately also carries with it the threat of a serious commercial vehicle accident. If you’ve recently been involved in a collision with a commercial vehicle (which includes dump trucks, tanker trucks, refrigerated trailers, waste haulers, car carriers, cement mixers, and more), contact the commercial vehicle accident lawyers in Midland TX at Carabin Shaw as soon as you are able to discuss your case.

These large vehicles can cause significant damage to smaller passenger cars and the people inside; those victims deserve justice and compensation for their pain and suffering. If you believe your accident was caused by negligence on the part of the commercial vehicle driver, affiliated company, the parts manufacturer, another driver, etc., you may qualify to file a personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault party. Call 800-862-1260 at any time of day or night to schedule your free case review.

Commercial vehicles are larger and weigh significantly more than passenger cars, meaning a crash usually results in severe injuries on the part of those in the smaller vehicle. Victims and their families often settle for less money than they deserve from the negligent parties because they need financial stability during such a chaotic time. If you suspect negligence caused your accident, however, you should always investigate the possibility of filing a lawsuit.

When you meet with potential attorneys, they will address your concerns during an initial consultation. The following are answers to common questions asked by personal injury victims in Texas, but be sure to ask any additional questions about your specific case.

• The statute of limitations, or the amount of time you have to file a lawsuit, for personal injuries in Texas is generally two years from the date of the accident. Contacting a Midland Texas commercial vehicle injury attorney early means you have more time to prepare your case and ensure that it is as strong as possible.
• While a plaintiff doesn’t technically need a legal professional on their side, the complexities of crashes involving commercial vehicles are overwhelming. Hiring an experienced attorney in Midland will allow you to focus on healing and recovery while the difficult battle for justice and compensation is handled by a knowledgeable lawyer.
• Filing a personal injury lawsuit is dependent on your lawyer proving that the crash was caused by the negligence of another party. They will need to illustrate that the truck driver, trucking company, or third party owed you a duty of care, breached that duty of care, and the resulting accident and injuries were their fault as a consequence.
• Don’t admit fault. Report the accident with your insurance company as soon as possible, but refrain from admitting fault. Give them the facts of the accident and direct the opposing party’s insurance representatives to your Midland TX lawyer.
  • In addition, avoid posting about the accident on any social media accounts. Anything can be misconstrued in court, so it’s best to withhold discussing the accident with anyone aside from your loved ones and your attorney.
• Even if you’re found to be partially at fault for your accident, you may still be able to sue for compensation. Texas follows a comparative negligence rule that states that victims under 50% responsible for the accident in question can still file their case.

Texas personal injury lawyers at Carabin Shaw have decades of experience representing clients like you all across Texas, and will fight passionately on your behalf.

Each case is one-of-a-kind and because each case is unique, it can be difficult to gauge how much each victim qualifies for. While we cannot answer how much your case is worth without an investigation, we can provide some general damages that are often filed in such cases.

Economic Damages (easily proven or tangible losses): Hospital bills, emergency room fees, ambulance services, medications, surgery bills, lost wages, physical therapy, medical equipment, car damage, etc.

Noneconomic Damages (intangible losses and emotional impact): Emotional distress, pain and suffering, anxiety, PTSD, loss of quality of life, mental anguish, etc.

Punitive Damages (determined by a judge): These damages are intended to punish the defendant, or the accused party, for particularly reckless behavior.

After a Midland TX commercial vehicle crash, prioritize your physical and mental health as much as you are able. Once stable, victims can begin analyzing their options, researching, and reaching out to law firms. Carabin Shaw has represented personal injury clients just like you, and we’ve won millions of dollars to aid in their recovery processes. Read over our client reviews to see for yourself.

Call 800-862-1260 to schedule your free initial consultation 24/7. We have English- and Spanish-speaking representatives to take your call.

For more information:

• Texas Statutes 16
• Texas Stautes 33