Texas Truck Accident Lawsuits, Verdicts and Settlements
Thankfully, most automobile accidents are minor and often brought on by our own carelessness. We back into a parked car or we have a fender bender because we do not realize the road is slippery. It is clear we are to blame and we pay to repair the damages.
However, occasionally we are involved in truck accidents where the trauma and injuries are more severe and have a major impact on our lives. In these instances, blame may not be clear cut and we are unable to pay for the damages out of our pockets. We may need the assistance of a lawyer to investigate blame and to negotiate a Texas trucking accident settlement.
A Texas trucking accident settlement starts by making a claim
If you are injured in a Texas trucking accident caused by the other driver’s negligence or recklessness, you can bring a claim against the trucking company that is at fault. Often, the trucking company is insured, so the insurer assigns an adjuster to your claim. The adjuster investigates the accident and determines the extent of your injuries. In cases of minor injury, where there is no lost time from work or school, settling with the insurance company may be the quickest way to be compensated for your injuries.
Filing a Texas trucking accident lawsuit
Often the insurance company’s settlement offer is not what you expected. In such case, you may want to file a Texas trucking accident lawsuit. Texas truck accident lawsuits generally need to be filed within two years after the accident.
For severe injuries, consider consulting with a Texas trucking accident attorney before giving any statements or signing any papers from the insurance company. An initial consultation on the merits of your truck accident lawsuit in Texas should be at no cost to you. Most trucking accident attorneys work on a contingent fee basis. Contingent legal fees are calculated on a percentage, usually between 25 and 33 percent, of the settlement award.
Contact us for skilled legal guidance regarding a truck accident lawsuit in Texas
Should you decide to pursue a trucking accident lawsuit in Texas, you can expect it to take an average of twelve to eighteen months to work through the court system. However, nine out of ten cases settle before they reach a jury. Therefore, it is important to have an experienced truck accident attorney representing you and presenting a convincing case for your compensation.
Contact Mercy Carter Tidwell LLC now for immediate consideration of your Texas trucking accident lawsuit.
