Have you or family members suffered a personal injury or a tragic loss as a result of an accident or collision with a semi tractor-trailer? If so, you and your family may be entitled to claim damages. Let our legal team be the trusted advocate to fight for you. Your Victoria 18 wheeler accident attorney at Carabin Shaw knows that when 18 wheeler trucks and passenger vehicles collide, the results are seldom minor. In most cases, these collisions cause devastating personal injuries and/or wrongful deaths. Our attorneys are knowledgeable specifically about the types of 18 wheeler accident injuries and can help you understand your rights.
In addition to recognizing the various and potentially overlapping causes of accidents, our knowledgeable attorneys have an in-depth understanding of the various laws that come into play in Texas truck accidents and personal injury litigation. Some of these complex laws include those relating to logging hours, rest periods, maintenance requirements, and training. These details are often overlooked by some transportation companies to avoid taking responsibility for at-fault cases.
The law firm of Carabin Shaw is thoroughly familiar with what is required by law. We are able to discern what would be considered an act of negligence, as well as what you may be compensated for by the trucking company due to the regulations they failed to comply with. Understanding and piecing together these regulations and laws should not be a burden for you to bear without the experienced support of one of our attorneys.
What Types of Trucking Accident Cases Do We Handle?Our law firm is well-versed in the myriad of ways that trucking companies avoid paying for their mistakes by trying to sidestep a victim’s legal rights. Contact an 18 wheeler accident attorney serving Victoria at Carabin Shaw. We have handled numerous cases including:
Many of these cases involve severe injuries that could have been prevented completely if only these trucking companies, and their drivers, would have had greater concern for those potential hazards. If they would have simply considered these careless mistakes might cost, they may have implemented safer driving practices in the first place. It’s often apparent that the easiest way to steer clear of accidents is to take proper precautionary measures. However, these practices are not consistent among trucking companies and thus cause hardship to unsuspecting drivers and their families.
If you or a loved one was injured in a crash involving an 18-wheeler or other commercial vehicle, you may face a lengthy hospital stay or extensive rehabilitation, and all of the bills that come with it. If the accident was caused by someone else's negligence, you are entitled to compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, long-term rehabilitation expenses, and pain and suffering.
If you have suffered any injury, call your Victoria 18 wheeler accident attorney right away. Our attorneys are experienced in Victoria commercial vehicle accidents and are ready to help you avoid unnecessary and unjustified medical expenses.
Don’t Stand Alone Against Corporate InsuranceSome commercial trucking companies will attempt to use their seemingly unlimited resources to fight personal injury claims when one of their drivers is involved in an accident. We not only have the knowledge, but the experience and resources to take them head on. You do not have to feel intimidated or overwhelmed when going up against a big trucking company, nor do you have to do it alone. Let us help you.
Give yourself the fighting edge, and don’t let a trucking company get away with leaving you and your family members without the means to restore your quality of life. Our bilingual attorneys are standing by to provide your free initial consultation and discuss your case.
Don’t wait; contact a Carabin Shaw 18 wheeler accident attorney in Victoria today online, or by phone at 361.485.1400. Our legal team is prepared to take on the insurance and truck companies.