Damages Resulting From a Dump Truck Wreck Can be Quite High

In a dump truck or gravel hauler accident, more often than not serious injuries are the immediate result. When a 30-50 ton behemoth that’s hauling its weight hits you, even at 30 miles an hour, the damages are often cataclysmic. But the liability may not stop at the driver. Several other parties can be responsible, and thereby, held legally liable for the wreck. This includes the trucker, the company he or she works for, the construction company that the hauler works for, the job-site boss who sets the burdensome schedule for hauling the many loads a day, possibly a defective part on the truck itself, or the company that is responsible for maintaining the rig. So the first thing you must do is find out is whose fault it is for the truck accident that caused the injuries you suffered and the damage to your vehicle along with any other property. One of the things we must be aware of as we begin searching for liable defendants is the legal notion in Texas law called “respondent superior.” It basically means that employers are directly liable for the wreck their employee causes. So by-definition the employer is just as responsible for the action or inaction of its employee, which means it is their responsibility to pay for your injuries and other legal damages.

Another relatively new source of liability has emerged over the past few years. States and counties outsource a lot more of their road maintenance and highway construction duties to the private industry than they did just a few short years ago. So if a privately-owned company, in the performance of its road construction or maintenance contracts, creates hazardous road conditions that cause a dump truck or gravel hauling 18-wheeler to hit you, these companies may also be held liable for a portion, or maybe all, of the liability arising from the accident. And all private companies retained by the state of Texas or any of its counties for any outsourced engagement must, by law, a document that they are either properly insured, or provide a very large liability bond that is backed by their cash-on-hand.

To win your claim among a surplus of potential defendants, you need an experienced dump truck/gravel hauling accident lawyer who can investigate the scene of an accident to discover who is liable, and then wade through a great deal of paperwork to determine the best possible targets for your accident-related compensation. Local or state law enforcement agencies will investigate these types of accidents. But right now, in the immediate wake of such a wreck, that’s of little help to you because many times those investigations only reveal the primary responsible parties such as the drivers or the company that owns the rig.

Rarely do they drill-down to identify other contributors to such wrecks that reveal all liable parties. Experienced accident lawyers conduct these stringent investigations and know how to determine the degree of each responsible party in every big rig accident. Occasionally our investigations reveal additional criminal facts of the accident that law officials miss. When we identify those who initially escaped detection, we pass them along to law enforcement for further criminal activity.

After your dump truck accident, your attorney must determine whose negligence caused the wreck, if someone else contributed to it. A mechanical part might have failed. Or vital service was not performed, thereby rendering it unsafe to be on the road and causing the driver to lose control of a large gravel hauler. And sometimes route planners are negligent in sending the truck down a road on which it doesn’t belong.

Rare is the time when finding fault in an 18-wheeler accident is as simple as 1, 2, 3. But an experienced Texas dump truck wreck law firm gets to the bottom of the accident and identifies every liable party who is responsible for your injuries, pain, suffering, lost income, and other damages arising from such a tragic wreck; including wrongful death damages.

Our Law Firm has decades of experience handling personal injury litigation in dump truck and gravel hauler accident cases. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured by one of these road monsters, our expertise significantly increases your odds to receive the fairest compensation possible for the injuries and pain you have suffered. We’ve helped deliver millions of dollars to hundreds of accident victims in Texas. So if you or a loved one has been involved in a trucking accident anywhere in Texas, our experienced accident lawyers can win the best compensation possible for you.

Call us today at 1(800) 862-1260 (toll-free) for a free consultation to begin your road to total recovery so you and your family can resume your life.

Texas Truck Accident Attorney

Truck accidents are common in Texas, with so many tractor-trailers on southern Texas freeways and highways. If you are the victim of a truck accident in Texas, a truck accident lawyer at our firm can help you obtain the full and fair compensation you deserve for your medical expenses, lost wages and pain and suffering.

Some of the Causes of Texas Truck Accidents

Every truck accident is different, and there are countless different causes of trucking accidents in Texas. Some of the more common causes of Texas truck accidents include:

Fatigue / Falling Asleep
Improper loading / Overloading
Speeding
Unsafe lane changes
Driver inattention
Driver use of amphetamines / alcohol
Failure to follow FMCSA regulations
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has established rules and regulations governing the trucking industry. These rules include “hours of service” regulations that dictate how many hours a trucker may operate a truck without taking a rest. At our firm, we frequently consult with FMCSA safety experts to determine if a trucker violated safety regulations in your accident.

Who is Responsible?

It is important to remember that the trucking company will vigorously defend their case. Most trucking companies have investigators retained who will immediately investigate an accident after it happens. It is important that you contact an attorney as soon as possible after a Texas truck accident who will determine the cause of the accident and who was at fault. You may have a claim against numerous parties, including the truck driver, the trucking company, the owner of the truck or trailer, the shipping company, the manufacturer of the truck or trailer, and any other person or company who contributed to the accident.

Maximum Compensation for your Injuries

When you contact a truck accident lawyer at our firm, you can trust that your lawyer will do everything possible to help you recover the maximum possible you are entitled to for your medical expenses, pain and suffering, and lost wages. We work with experienced investigators and accident reconstructionists to understand all aspects of your accident. We will also use witness statements, the police or highway patrol report, and your medical records to maximize the value of your claim and help you obtain the full and fair compensation you are entitled to.

Why our firm?

The Texas truck accident lawyers at our firm, bring many years of combined experience to their clients. We have successfully recovered millions of dollars for accident victims in Texas. From handling dozens of large truck accident claims, we are familiar with the tactics trucking companies and their insurers use to try and pay you as little as possible. Our experience results in the maximum possible verdict or settlement for our clients.

Free Texas Truck Accident Consultation
Our firm offers a free consultation to anyone injured in a Texas truck accident. If you or someone close to you has been injured, contact us today to see how we can help you. If we represent you in your claim, we will not charge any fees unless we win your case. More about Truck Accident Law on this website

Texas Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer

About 1.4 million people sustain a traumatic brain injury every year in the United States, making this one of the most pre lent serious injuries we deal with as experienced Texas, brain injury accident attorneys.

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are normally caused by a sudden trauma such as a blow to the head. Their effects can be de stating and can include impaired physical, emotional, cognitive or behavioral functioning.

A brain injury may be caused with or without a skull fracture. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 50,000 people will die annually as a result of TBI in the United States. Brain injuries leave about 80,000 people a year with disabilities.

Car accidents and falls are a major cause of brain injuries. Motorcyclists are particularly susceptible. In recent years there has been an upsurge in awareness about brain injuries in sport. Falls resulting in a brain injury are most common in young children and the elderly. Brain injuries have become common among U.S. soldiers serving in Iraq and Afghanistan to the extent that TBI has been dubbed the “signature wound” of these conflicts.

As experienced Texas personal injury attorneys we are aware that brain injuries are often difficult to diagnose because they are seldom visible and their effects can ry widely. It’s important to hire an expert brain injury attorney because of the complexity of these cases. Awards are often high in brain injury cases because the effects of a TBI can be permanent, leaving the victim with lifelong care needs. A brain injury can place a severe financial burden on the family of the victim.

THE LONG TERM EFFECTS OF BRAIN INJURIES

Brain injuries cover a wide spectrum from mild to severe. A mild brain injury can last just a short time. A serious brain injury can impact you for the rest of your life.

Long-term effects may include Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy or seizures, dementia blurred vision, emotional problems, aggression, post-traumatic dementia, Parkinson’s disease and issues with motor skills. A TBI may require the assistance of a medical professional round the clock. A mild brain injury is less severe but could lead to reduced memory loss and impairment of other motor functions.

TYPES OF TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY

Closed injuries – These occur when the skull violently and suddenly hits an object but the object does not break through the skull.

Penetrating injuries – When an object pierces the skull and enters brain tissue. A depressed skull fracture is cased when pieces fragments of the broken skull press into the tissue of the brain. These kinds of injuries are common from bullets.

Anoxia – this kind of injury is caused when there is an absence of oxygen to the brain’s tissues, even if there is adequate blood flow to the tissue.

Hypoxia – a reduction in oxygen supply rather than a complete absence of oxygen. This causes the brain to swell. Brain cells can die in a matter of minutes. This type of injury is often seen in heart attack patients of near-drowning victims.

BRAIN INJURIES IN AUTO ACCIDENTS

Motor vehicle accidents account for about 28 percent of traumatic brain injuries. Motorcyclists are particularly vulnerable. Helmets reduce the chance of suffering a head injury and cut the chances of a rider being killed by about 37 percent cent, our Texas motorcycle injury lawyers recently reported.

A recent study found up to 85 percent of bicycle-related head injuries could be prevented if bike riders wore protective helmets.

BRAIN INJURIES IN SPORTS

Brain injuries in sports account for about 20 percent of all brain injuries. An American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) study estimated 446,788 sports-related head injuries were treated at U.S. hospital emergency rooms in 2009.

Cerebral concussions are the most common types of injuries affecting athletes. A concussion results from shaking the brain within the skull and, if severe, can cause shearing injuries to nerve fibers and neurons. Greater awareness about the dangers of concussions in recent years has led sporting bodies, schools and state legislatures to tighten up the rules.

New rules recently brought in Texas say athletes, their parents and coaches must take concussion training course.

Repeated blows to the head are also linked to a condition known as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease. The brain of Dave Duerson, the former Chicago bears football player who killed himself in 2011, showed some signs of this condition.

BRAIN INJURIES IN THE MILITARY

In 2009 the Pentagon estimated as many as 360,000 veterans serving in Iraq and Afghanistan may have suffered from a brain injury. “Among them are 45,000 to 90,000 veterans whose symptoms persist and warrant specialized care,” USA Today reported.

While fewer American troops died in combat in these conflicts than in previous wars such as Vietnam, the pre lence of blasts from improvised explosive devices (IEDs) mean 10 to 20 percent of troops are returning home having suffered at least a concussion.

If you or a family member, have suffered from a TBI you should contact an experienced Texas head and brain injury lawyer.

The Texas based personal injury law firm, handles car, truck, and motorcycle injuries as well as brain injury, wrongful death, railroad workers’ injuries (FELA) mesothelioma and medical malpractice. Our Attorneys have decades of combined experience in handling auto injury accident claims. Our Law Firm represents people hurt in accidents in Texas. We always put the best interests of our clients first. The firm is recognized by other lawyers as “AV” by Martindale-Hubbell, a national attorney rating service, for our top level of legal skill and highest ethical standards. If you need help or advice about a serious injury, please call us. For a free consultation with a specialized personal injury lawyer contact us through this website.