Laredo Texas Commercial Vehicle Accidents - Determining if You Need an Attorney

Road safety is a priority for countless Laredo citizens and travelers. However, regardless of that, vehicle accidents impact thousands of Laredo drivers every year. It’s a simple truth: where there is heavy traffic, auto collisions are inevitable. However, even among auto collisions, a Laredo commercial vehicle accident can be particularly devastating.

In the aftermath of a commercial vehicle accident, you can contact the Laredo Texas injury attorneys at Carabin Shaw for a consultation regarding how to fight for the justice you deserve. However, because of how varied commercial vehicles are, and how complex claims are when they are involved, it can be difficult to understand when an attorney can support you.

You can call our English and Spanish-speaking staff to schedule a consultation to better determine if you need an attorney. We are ready to take your call 24/7 at the toll-free number 800-862-1260. Additionally, you can read further to learn more about when you may need a lawyer and how they can support you.

The term “commercial vehicle” often brings a singular image into someone’s mind. An eighteen-wheeler, or similarly sized truck, barrelling down the road and loaded with commercial goods. However, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has broader criteria. Those include vehicles that:

• Have a gross weight of over 10,000 pounds
• Are designed to transport over 8 passengers for compensation
• Are designed to transport over 15 passengers without compensation
• Are used move hazardous materials requiring federal regulations

This means that, commercial vehicles go far beyond 18-wheelers, and can also include:

• School buses
• Delivery trucks
• Moving vehicles
• Food trucks
• Limousines
• Tow trucks
• Airport shuttles

And other vehicles that are used by companies to operate their business. A Laredo commercial vehicle accident case can be initiated by an accident caused by any of these vehicles and, in any case where commercial vehicles are involved, it is vital to seek the support of a trusted attorney.

If you or a loved one has recently been the victim of a commercial vehicle accident, then you understand the damage that can be done by such collisions. Commercial vehicles will often weigh far more than the standard passenger vehicle, by 20 to 30 times according to the FMCSA. This means that the damages and injuries suffered by a victim are far more devastating than in a collision between passenger vehicles.

Furthermore, drivers of such vehicles will have the backing of their corporate employers, alongside the money and other resources that those employers have. Hiring an attorney with our team ensures that you have an expert in your corner who will advocate on your behalf.

An expert attorney will ensure that the company employing the at-fault driver is also held liable for the injuries you received. Furthermore, we will hold all liable parties responsible, as commercial collisions will often have multiple parties that are at fault for the accident.

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When facing down a corporation with seemingly endless resources, it is important to have an advocate in your corner who will fight for the compensation and justice that you are entitled to. By scheduling a free case review with our experienced attorneys, you can learn more about exactly how we will work to win you your highest possible settlement.

At Carabin Shaw, our priority is always to support our clients to the full extent of our abilities, and to pursue their best interests at every opportunity. That is why we offer our services on a contingency-fee basis, to guarantee that financial struggles never keep a victim from accessing the guidance they deserve.

Call our English and Spanish-speaking staff today, and start on the path towards full financial compensation.

For more information

• Federal Register
• FMCSA