Getting injured as a result of a Beaumont truck accident can alter the course of your life. From astronomical medical bills to physical injuries, the quality of your life may never be the same. Due to the injuries you sustained, you need attorneys who will give their all to your case.
Attorneys at The Doan Law Firm will not rest until your case is justly settled. At The Doan Law Firm, our Beaumont truck accident attorneys have years of experience resolving cases similar to yours. Whether your case is complicated or simple, our commercial truck accident attorney will work to secure you the maximum compensation in the minimum time.
Causes of Beaumont Truck Accidents
Many large trucks can be at least 20 times heavier than cars traveling on the highway. A car is not a match for a large truck. When a large truck and a car collide on Beaumont roads, the driver of the car usually sustains the most severe injuries. It is no secret that drivers of large trucks have delivery quotas to meet. In an attempt to meet deadlines, some truck drivers may operate their vehicles carelessly. Large trucks are more difficult for drivers to control than smaller vehicles. Other causes of Beaumont truck accidents include:
- Distracted driving
- Excessive speed
- Mechanical failure
- Driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs
- Overloading
- Driver fatigue and error
- Inexperience
- Poor weather conditions
- Careless driving
- Spilled loads
- Willful violation of traffic laws
- Negligence
It is the duty of a Beaumont truck driver to safely operate the large truck. The cause of the accident does not matter. If you have been injured due to the fault of a truck driver, you should seek compensation.
Your first priority is to contact The Doan Law Firm to consult with an experienced Beaumont truck accident attorney. We will listen to you and provide legal guidance regarding your case. After you hire The Doan Law Firm to represent you, we will begin our work on your case immediately. Our truck accident attorneys will collect, preserve, and examine the evidence in your case. Using this evidence, we will represent your interests against the big insurance companies.
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How We Investigate a Truck Accident in Beaumont
When a truck driver coming off of I-10 causes an accident or is trying to navigate around College Street, striking another car, you need legal help. After you get medical care, let our legal team go to work for you. We will investigate every facet of the case to build a clear claim for you. Here is what you can expect when you call our Beaumont truck accident lawyer:
- We gather evidence to determine the cause. Police reports are only the start of the information we seek. We look at dash camera footage, commercial black box data, and witness statements. Expect us to seek hours-of-service logs and other data to verify any trucking regulation violations.
- Determine every party at fault. Truck accidents are not always the fault of the truck driver alone. If another party is at fault, we can seek a claim against them as well.
- Calculate all of your losses, including any losses you have related to medical bills and future needs. We do not settle for a simple settlement; we go after all the compensation owed to you.
We then use our extensive negotiation skills to build your case, file a claim, and get results. If the insurance company is unwilling to settle fairly, expect our legal team to pursue a lawsuit against them, allowing a judge to make critical decisions. That is rarely what happens because of our evidence-based claims.
What Your Truck Accident Claim Is Worth
The value of a Beaumont truck accident claim depends on the type of injuries you have and whether or not you will recover. We will also investigate how this incident impacts your future. All financial losses, physical limitations, and emotional trauma are core components of your claim. For most of our clients, damages include:
- Medical costs: All medical care received at the time of the accident and onward, including surgeries, hospitalizations, doctor’s appointments, and future medical costs.
- Health care support: This includes in-home help when you need it, long-term support at a treatment and rehabilitation center, and modifications to your home to accommodate new limitations.
- Loss of wages: You can claim all of the wages you lose due to missing time at work. This includes benefits and bonuses you did not receive.
- Loss of capacity to earn: If you are unable to perform the same type of work due to significant injuries, we can help you recover diminished earnings or receive additional training to develop new skills.
- Pain and suffering: This includes all losses related to your suffering and how this incident continues to impact you.
- Emotional losses: The onset of mental health complications, such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder, is included.
All of this data allows our Beaumont truck accident lawyer to pursue aggressive compensation for you. Do not hesitate to get the answers you need. Contact us now to learn more. We know how to make sure the insurance company pays you fairly and, if they fail to do so, expect us to go to court to protect your rights.
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The Accident Scene
The actions that you take at the accident scene can have a significant impact on the outcome of your case. So, it is essential that you take the following actions at the scene of a truck accident.
- Call 911 for assistance. Wait for operators to dispatch police officers and ambulances to the accident scene.
- Ensure that the police officers take a police report. Request an immediate copy of the police report.
- Provide only the facts to the police officers. Refrain from admitting any liability regarding the accident. Do not apologize for anything. This can be misconstrued as an admission of liability.
- Only speak to the driver to exchange information. This is not the time to have an argument with the driver. Allow your attorney to do the legal wrangling for you.
- Take pictures of the accident scene from all angles. Include pictures of any skid marks, damaged guardrails, and other vehicles that were involved in the accident.
- Gather information that you will need to present to your attorney. This includes the company name on the truck and cab, the driver’s name and license number, contact information for witnesses, and the vehicle’s Department of Transportation number for the truck and trailer.
- Call your insurance company to report the accident. Only provide the insurance company representative with the facts regarding the accident.
The sooner you contact our Beaumont truck accident lawyer, the faster we can begin to work with you and protect your rights. Our team will handle police reports, investigations, and insurance companies so you do not have to. Request a free consultation.
Contact The Doan Law Firm for an Experienced 18-Wheeler Accident Lawyer.
Our committed team of truck accident attorneys serving Beaumont is ready to help you get the settlement you deserve. At The Doan Law Firm, we have successfully helped our clients get millions of dollars in compensation. The Doan Law Firm is available 24/7/365 to speak with you about your case. Our attorneys will meet with you at our convenient office location. We can also meet with you at the hospital. Call for immediate assistance with your case. We are here to help you.