All interstate truckers are required under federal law to carry a certain minimum amount of insurance. In addition to federal laws, individual states have laws mandating that truckers carry certain insurance coverage. These insurance requirements have been put in place to protect the victims of truck accidents from truckers or trucking companies that cannot afford …
Truck Accidents
How Long Do Semi-truck Cases Last?
Accident cases involving commercial trucks have varying lengths of duration. As with any motor vehicle accident case, several factors play into how long a case lasts. Among the issues involved are the manner in which the crash occurred as well as the nature and severity of the injuries. Almost every crash victim wants their case over with …
How Long Do You Have To File A Truck Accident Claim?
Truck accidents are sadly all too common and can result in serious injuries and property damage. If you are involved in an accident, you should seek the assistance of a truck accident attorney as soon as possible as there is a limit on the amount of time you have to file your claim. If you …
How Do Truck Accident Settlements Work?
If you were hurt in an 18-wheeler accident, you could be entitled to compensation for the property damage and injuries you sustained. Personal injury lawsuits are generally filed in civil court and allow you to seek a legal judgment of damages. However, at any time either before or during litigation, the parties can seek to resolve their dispute …
Does It Matter If The Truck Driver Owns The Truck?
When there is an accident involving a commercial 18 wheeler truck, the owner of that truck and their insurance company are liable for the damages. Truck accident liability is complex and involves an extensive amount of investigation and analysis by an experienced truck accident lawyer. Keep in mind that a truck accident also could be the responsibility of …
How Is Fault Determined In A Truck Accident?
CALL (888) 345-9407 FOR YOUR FREE CONSULTATION Determining who is at fault for a semi-truck accident can be a challenging process. If you are bringing the lawsuit or filing an insurance claim for damages, you must be able to prove that the other driver was negligent. Contributory and comparative negligence deal with situations in which …
How Much Can I Recover If My Mother Was Killed in an 18-Wheeler Accident in Texas?
CALL (800) 863-5312 TO SPEAK TO A TRUCK ACCIDENT LAWYER FOR FREE TODAY The loss of a parent is devastating. Not only is the emotional burden catastrophic, but the death of a parent can also have costly and complicated legal implications. However, if your parent was killed as a result of the wrongful actions of someone else, …
What am I entitled to if my child was killed in an 18-wheeler wreck in Texas?
Written By: Attorney Alexandra Evans CALL THE 18-WHEELER ACCIDENT LAWYERS AT ZINDA LAW GROUP AT (800) 863-5312 TODAY The loss of a child is devastating and life-altering. Fortunately, Texas law permits surviving parents to be compensated for their child’s death, under certain circumstances. Under the Texas Wrongful Death Act, Chapter 71 of the Texas …
How Long Does It Take to Settle a Truck Accident Claim?
CALL (800) 863-5312 TO SPEAK WITH TRUCK ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS FOR FREE After a truck accident, it may seem to those who don’t have much experience with personal injury law that the process should be fairly simple. Victims may think, “The truck ran into me, I was injured, and so he should pay.” Unfortunately, the process …
What To Do After An Accident With A Truck
CALL (800) 863-5312 FOR A FREE CONSULTATION WITH ONE OF OUR EXPERIENCED TRUCK ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS Trucking accidents involving tractor-trailers, otherwise known as “18-wheelers” or “big rigs,” are serious events that can, and often do, result in serious injuries. Understanding how these accidents occur may help prevent or mitigate the consequences of these types of accidents. …