There is nothing quite like the fear of a truck accident. Serious injuries, financial uncertainty, and an ongoing fear of what is to come are very real outcomes for many people. At The Doan Law Firm, we know these challenges because we have helped many others fight back against truck companies and hold them accountable for their actions. When you turn to an El Paso truck accident lawyer, you always get first-hand support navigating your rights.
The Importance of Hiring an Attorney in El Paso
Like many accidents, truck accident victims have the ability to seek financial compensation for any losses they can demonstrate from the at-fault parties causing their injuries. However, there are complications to truck accidents that make this process far harder than it is with a traditional car accident. Some of those reasons include:
- Most truck accidents involve more than one party at fault. Truck drivers may be at fault, but their employers may also be. Third parties may also be a factor, complicating the process.
- Losses may be extensive. The key to remember here is that if you have serious injuries and losses, you deserve far more than just medical bills. Yet, insurance companies will not tell you that.
- The risks of going to trial are higher. Though most of our cases settle out of court, there is still the potential for your case to go to trial. For that, you need legal guidance from the start.
As you find yourself struggling with injuries and being unable to work, let our knowledgable Texas truck accident attorney begin working on your case. We alleviate your frustrations by creating an evidence-based claim that holds anyone who hurt you truly accountable. Expect our attorneys to fight hard to recover your losses fully.
We Find Out What Caused Your Accident
One of the most important strategies our attorneys take is building a case that is backed by comprehensive evidence. To do that, we investigate your case to determine what happened and who is to blame. Evidence from police reports is often a starting point, but we want all of the details. To do that, we aim to gather evidence such as:
- Commercial driver records, including hours of service records
- Vehicle maintenance and repair records
- If impairment is a consideration, we consider the driver’s medical records
- Witness statements, including expert witness testimony
- Accident reconstruction efforts
- Commercial truck logs and black boxes
- Videos and photos of the incident
The more information we have, the clearer it becomes not only what caused your accident but also who might be at fault for it. Consider some of the most common examples our El Paso truck accident attorneys see on a routine basis:
- Driver negligence: This is often caused by drivers speeding, changing lanes illegally, following too closely, or driving distracted. The truck driver is often at fault.
- Driver fatigue: Often caused by violations of hours of service laws, driver fatigue is brought on by pressure from trucking companies to work longer hours than they should, putting both drivers and trucking companies at fault.
- Cargo shifts: If cargo in the back of a truck shifts, the driver loses control, sometimes jackknifing as a result. When this happens, the cargo company loading the truck could be held responsible.
Other parties that may be at fault include truck owners, manufacturers, and repair professionals. If road conditions led to the incident, we may demonstrate that cities or states could also be responsible. A comprehensive evaluation of your case is the best resource for demonstrating who should pay for your losses.
Clearly Outlining Your Truck Accident Losses
With the help of our El Paso truck accident attorneys, we take every step possible to determine how this accident is impacting your life and health. This is far more than just missing hours at work or having medical bills. Most truck accidents cause serious injuries such as traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, emotional trauma, and spinal cord damage.
Your losses are anything you can prove stems directly from the accident. Some of the examples of claims you may be able to seek compensation for include:
- Medical bills from the accident, ongoing rehabilitation, and recovery
- Changes to your home or vehicle to accommodate mobility loss
- Ongoing help at home for medical needs
- Property damage to your vehicle
- Lost wages for being unable to work, including loss of benefits earned
- Loss of the ability to go back to work if you have permanent injuries
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of quality of life
- Emotional trauma
This list is not all-inclusive. Most of our clients face a long list of losses because of the negligence of others. You can expect us to determine those losses and use evidence to support your claim. That enables our legal team to recover fair damages for you in every case.
You Need to Act Now to Recover Damages
Our El Paso truck accident lawyers are efficient and ready to work with you, but there are time limits when it comes to truck accidents. In Texas, you have two years from the date of the accident to pursue a lawsuit in a Texas court. If you miss this statute of limitations, the court is not likely to hear your case, and there is then no way to force the insurance company to pay for your losses.
If you are approaching that timeframe or even beyond it, contact our attorneys now for a free consultation. Let us offer insight into what legal strategies may be available to you.
Contact Us for a Free Consultation Now
Put your trust in The Doan Law Firm. Set up a free consultation to discuss your case with us. There is no pressure, but we will provide you with answers to all of your questions regarding your current situation. Let us offer insight into your rights and outline the legal strategy best suited for the full recovery of your losses. Let our El Paso truck accident lawyer start working on your case today.