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Austin Truck Accident Lawyers

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So, you were in an accident involving a commercial truck in Austin. You have come to the right page of our website. Our Austin Truck accident lawyers are some of the best legal minds defending the rights of injured individuals. Listen up: Please do not post anything about the accident that hurt you on any social media platform!

Opposition Insurance Companies:

The Insurance company representing the trucking companies will contact you sooner rather than later. Speaking to them without legal representation presents a big risk for you. The truck driver's insurance does not have your best interest in mind. They will likely push you to sign a lowball settlement offer that does not cover all your expenses and does not address your pain and suffering.

Social media is the first thing insurance companies and their adjusters look at. The Reason: They want to find something they can use to trip you and contradict the statement they will ask you to give. The insurance company employs powerful attorneys to find holes in your story. Why? They have no interest in paying you for the pain and suffering you have experienced from the Austin 18-wheeler accident. At best, they want to pay as little as possible.

Do I Need An Austin Truck Accident Attorney?

Commercial vehicle accidents are more complicated than car accidents. Even though both kinds of cases can involve one or more vehicles, litigating cases for semi-accident victims is more complex. We can name a few good reasons why you need our experienced truck accident lawyers on your side.

Who Is Responsible For My Injuries - Finding The Liable Party in An Austin Truck Accident

A handful of different entities can be culpable for the truck crash.

  • The Trucking Company
  • Maintenance Companies
  • The 18 Wheeler Drivers
  • Truck Manufacturing Companies
  • Parts Manufacturers - Defective Truck Parts
What The Commercial Truck Accident Lawyers At Carabin Shaw Can Do For You

Our experienced truck accident attorneys in Austin will thoroughly examine the facts of your personal injury claim. Pulling the police report and collecting eye witness statements, finding out if the commercial truck driver was distracted, sleep deprived, on drugs or drunk. Our experienced attorneys leave no stone unturned to ferret out the negligent party and hold them responsible for the damages and pain they have caused. Our personal injury attorneys will establish the cause of the commercial truck accident. We will find all the responsible parties and get you fair compensation. If need be, we will consult with experts to build an iron-clad case.

Negotiating a fair settlement with the insurance company or filing an accident lawsuit and taking your case to court.

How Soon Should I File My Truck Accident Claim?

If you are not in the hospital dealing with your injuries, make an appointment and see us today. If you are hospitalized, we can come and see you; just have a family member give us a call, and we will start your truck accident case! The reason why quick action is vital, is to preserve any and all evidence from the accident scene. The more time passes, the more difficult it can be to reconstruct the accident. Vital clues may disappear, and our 18-wheeler accident reconstruction team will have less to work with. Texas law has a 2-year statute of limitations on these personal injury cases. The clock starts ticking from the time the Austin truck accident happened, and your right to get fair compensation will expire 2 years after that.

How Much Does Your Law Firm Charge

Our personal injury law firm works on a contingency basis. That means we get a percentage of the compensation we recover for you. Real simple, our legal team comprised of excellent personal injury lawyers will work very hard to get you maximum compensation. The more we get for you, the more our firm stands to gain. With Carabin Shaw, clients always come first. If we don't win your case you don't pay anything.

What can I get for my injuries?

Texas law allows for "economic," "Non-Economic," and, in special cases, "Punitive Damages." Economic Damages are Tangible:

Economic Damages, also known as compensatory or special damages, are for;

  • Any Property Damages
  • Medical Expenses - present and future medical treatment, including rehabilitation.
  • Any out-of-pocket Expenses
  • Lost Wages
  • Lost Income - Future Loss of Earning Potential

Non-Economic Damages Are:

  • Pain and Suffering
  • Metal Anguish
  • Loss of companionship ( If your loved one has passed due to injuries from the accident)
  • Loss of Enjoyment of Life
  • Loss of Consortium
  • Emotional Distress (PTSD)

Punitive Damages: In certain special egregious cases, punitive damages can be awarded. Case in point, if the defendant has acted with premeditation, gross negligence or malice, punitive damages are assessed to deter others from similar behavior. It's like sending a message to all of us not to act like this.

Yes, we know you'd like to find out the value of your semi-truck accident injury case.

Well, that depends on a lot of factors, and no two cases are the same. If you have suffered severe injuries in a truck accident, such as: TBI - Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Damages, Amputations and so on, you'll stand to receive a larger settlement for catastrophic injuries than if you suffered a broken leg. Accident victims injured in a truck accident tend to have more serious injuries and have way longer recovery time than passenger vehicle accident victims. The reasons for that are pretty clear. An 18-wheeler takes about 40 % more time to come to a full stop than a car. Large trucks weigh about 80.000 pounds or 40 tons fully loaded and are as long as 80 feet. Because of their size, blind spots are greater, and the truck driver will have a tougher time seeing you in his mirrors at times. Any of these facst could have contributed to the accident.

Despite the fact that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has directives for truck drivers and trucking companies; many commercial truck operators tend to circumvent these regulations. Drivers are allowed to spend 12 hours behind the wheel and must rest for at least hours 8 thereafter. But since time is money, commercial vehicle drivers will clock more hours than allowed. That can lead to sleep deprivation, a major cause of truck wrecks. Some operators may resort to using drugs to stay alert, another big no-no. These and many other factors could have contributed to your accident with an 18-wheeler.

Please contact our Austin Truck Accident Lawyers today at 800-862-1260.

What are the common Causes Of Truck Accident In Austin?
  • Distracted Driving
  • Sleepy or Drowsy Drivers
  • Reckless Driving - Speeding
  • Weather Conditions
  • Shifting Loads - Can lead to a jackknife accident
  • Failing Equipment - Tire Blowouts and Faulty Brakes
  • Lack Of Maintenance
  • Road Conditions
  • Inexperienced Drivers - Lack of Training
Different Types Of Commercial Vehicle Accidents
  • Head-On Collisions: Drifting into oncoming traffic because of sleep deprivation or distracted driving
  • Rear - End Accidents: Generally happen when a driver is distracted, looking at the phone or onboard computer and navigational devices.
  • Underride Crashes: When a smaller vehicle crashes into the truck's trailer, wedging the vehicle under the frame of the trailer.
  • Jackknife Trailers: Wet roads, distracted driving and other contributing factors that have the truck operator hit the brakes hard and cause the trailer to swing sideways.
  • Rollovers: Abrupt lane changes, speeding in a curve or shifting loads can lead to a rollover crash
  • Blind Spot Incidents: The truck driver can't see you and might make a lane change crushing your car into the center rail or concrete divider.

Most fatal commercial vehicle accidents happen in rural areas; in Texas, 63 % of fatal 18-wheeler accidents occur on county roads, and 37% are in urban areas. That said, Austin and Travis County have a major Interstate going right through the middle of the city. IH 35 is a very busy highway, facilitating almost 20,000 trucks in 24 hours. Much of this traffic is northbound.

CALL SHAW at 800-862-1260.

Our truck accident lawyers will work hard for you, getting you the justice you deserve. We have handled thousands of complex truck accident cases and have achieved an excellent reputation in the Texas legal world. We'll help you find out if you have a case. Free initial consultation.

There is no obligation; schedule your free consultation today. We look forward to serving you.

Visits with the Attorney are by appointment only. Main office San Antonio, Texas.

Austin Office
1609 Shoal Creek Blvd #100
Austin, TX 78701


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