Houston TX Drivers & Passengers Injured in Commercial Vehicle Accident

According to the Texas Department of Transportation, the city of Houston saw more than 6,000 commercial vehicle crashes — including almost 50 fatal crashes and more than 100 serious accidents — over the course of 2022 alone. The individuals injured in a Houston commercial vehicle accident often suffer from serious injuries due to the large size and weight of these commercial vehicles compared to normal passenger cars. They also are left managing expensive medical bills, missed work, property damage, and so much more. Victims have a right to access legal assistance after such an accident if the collision was caused by negligence, including consulting with an experienced Houston TX attorney to discuss options for compensation and justice.

If you or someone you love has been injured as a passenger in this type of accident within the past two years, you may benefit from the help of an experienced Texas attorney at Carabin Shaw. Our team boasts more than three decades of experience representing victims of auto accidents all across Texas, and is here to assist you.

The first step in the process of receiving the proper type of legal aid is determining whether or not you were in a qualifying commercial vehicle accident. If you believe you were, ask yourself the following questions:

• Was there a commercial vehicle involved in the accident?
  In Texas, commercial vehicles are identified as self-propelled or towed vehicles, excluding farm vehicles, that weigh more than 26,000 pounds (the average passenger car in the United states weighs about 4,000 pounds in comparison). These may be used to transport more than 15 people, goods, and/or hazardous materials.
• Was I seriously injured in the crash? Were any passengers seriously injured?
• Was my property damaged significantly?

If your situation checks at least two of these boxes, you might want to consider filing a Houston TX commercial vehicle passenger injury claim. The impact of a commercial vehicle accident might be painful, but the process of receiving due compensation does not have to be.

In preparation for filing this claim, there are a few necessary items to prepare. If you have not already done so, contact your insurance company as soon as possible. Gather any evidence of injury including documentation from police reports and medical offices. Keep track of your ailments and issues for which you deserve to be compensated, such as days of work you have missed.

Under the statute of limitations of Texas law, you can file a claim no longer than two years after the accident has occurred. It is always best to pursue a case as soon as possible while details and evidence are still fresh. The longer this process is delayed, the more difficult pursuing compensation may become.

If you are still within the bounds of this limitation, your goal should be to seek out a Houston TX commercial vehicle accident lawyer. Most credible firms, like Carabin Shaw, offer a free consultation to discuss your legal options moving forward. Taking this step will allow you to move forward with your claim with confidence. Our attorneys also work on a contingency-fee agreement, meaning that you don’t pay unless we win your lawsuit.

It is typical to feel overwhelmed after a serious accident; there are a multitude of moving parts to take care of, all while you are struggling to recover from potentially devastating injuries. The details are difficult to keep track of, money is tight, and the paperwork may feel endless. Where do you go from here?

Thankfully, the skilled Houston personal injury attorneys at Carabin Shaw are expertly equipped to help take care of your claim. With a passionate, trusted lawyer by your side, your stress will dissipate, and you can focus on healing. While it isn’t required that plaintiffs hire legal counsel to pursue a lawsuit, given the specific intricacies of these cases, it is strongly recommended regardless.

Today is the day to pursue justice and compensation for your losses and find peace through an effective and just resolution. Take the first step toward this necessary closure by reaching out to our toll-free number at 800-862-1260. Both English-speaking and Spanish-speaking staff are available 24/7 to discuss your claim with you and answer any questions you may have.

If you still feel some hesitation, read through our client reviews. We are thankful to continually help resolve injury claims every day. We look forward to assisting with yours.

For more information:

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• DoT Texas
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