The devastating effects of truck crashes extend beyond the immediate victims. Families often face financial hardship due to medical bills and lost income. Fortunately, an accident attorney may be able to help you recover compensation to pay for these losses.
Commercial truck drivers are among the most experienced motorists on Texas roads. Although CMV crashes are uncommon, they often end with serious injuries or worse. If you suffer an injury due to a truck driver’s negligent or reckless actions, then your first call should be to an accident lawyer.
There are two categories of damages in personal-injury cases: economic and non-economic, as outlined in the Texas Statutes. Economic damages are easier to quantify and prove. They include medical expenses and lost income. Non-economic damages, such as emotional distress, can be more difficult to win. This is where an accident attorney may be able to help.
[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][fusion_text]Few experiences can match the power of a crash with an 18-wheeler. Due to their size and weight, at least 67 percent of all truck-related fatalities occur to occupants of regular-sized vehicles, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. These victims often face expensive medical bills, and some cannot return to work. This is where an accident lawyer may be able to help.
Few experiences can match the trauma of a truck accident. Sixty-seven percent of truck crash fatalities affect drivers and passengers in regular-sized vehicles, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. For this reason, all commercial truck drivers in Texas must have insurance coverage for wrongful death.
Car manufacturers are spending millions of dollars each year to improve the safety of their vehicles. Some new features are merely convenient, but technologies that enhance driver safety in bad weather could save your life.
Cars in the near future are likely to be more connected than ever before. Manufacturers are now experimenting with built-in Wi-Fi, which may pave the way for driverless vehicles.
Texas may not be the coldest state, but we certainly see our share of winter weather. Now that the holiday season is in full swing, many families are planning road trips up north. Fortunately, you can reduce your chances of getting in an accident by following a few winter driving tips.
One of the most economical ways to get around these days is to make use of a ride-share application such as Uber. Many people rely on Uber to commute to work, attend parties and functions, or complete daily errands. What happens, though, if you are in a crash with an Uber driver? Who is accountable?
It’s no secret that car accidents can result in severe injuries, but when one of those vehicles is a semi-truck, the damage can be particularly traumatic. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, truck accidents killed close to 4,000 people in 2012. Over the same period, these crashes injured more than 100,000 victims.
Due to the confidential nature of many settlements, no further information can be shared.
Disclaimer: The following are representative verdicts and settlements obtained by The Cooper Law Firm for its clients. The value of a personal injury claim is highly dependent on the facts of each individual case and the severity of the injuries sustained. As such, the following should not be considered a guarantee of a particular result in any potential case or claim.
INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT
Death
18-WHEELER WRECK
Death
18-WHEELER WRECK
Brain/Neck Injury
18-WHEELER WRECK
Neck Injury
INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT
Scaffold Collapse
Cooper Law Firm handles cases throughout the state of Texas and Oklahoma.
