Have you suffered a serious injury caused in a traffic accident by a large commercial truck? Do you have a loved one who died as a result of this type of accident in Texas? Our Harlingen truck accident injury attorneys have handled numerous Harlingen truck accident cases with tremendous success obtaining millions in settlements on behalf of our clients. There are many different situations in each Texas commercial truck accident case which can differ from the other. In some cases, just because the driver caused the accident, it doesn’t necessarily mean it was his or her fault, however in most cases, there are many reasons why a truck driver is the cause of an auto accident which causes injury to victims or even death.

In truck accidents,  in which a large commercial truck or 18 wheeler collides with a standard auto, SUV or trucks, the impact of the collision can result in serious or permanent injury, sometimes death is a direct result of this type of auto wreck. In the event of an injury our Harlingen truck accident attorneys represent the victim for the following:

  • Compensation for pain and suffering
  • Compensation for permanent injury
  • Compensation for loss of time at work or lost wages, including lost future wages in the event of permanent disability
  • Compensation for property damage
  • Compensation for medical treatment and hospital care

In the event of a death occurring as a direct result of a truck accident, your Harlingen truck accident attorneys can represent immediate families as victims of a wrongful death lawsuit in the State of Texas. Our Harlingen truck accident attorneys will seek a financial settlement on our clients’ behalf for all of the above, in addition to a loss of life. Who can initiate a wrongful death claim? Only immediate family for example, a brother, sister, spouse, mother, father, son or daughter can initiate a wrongful death claim as a result of a trucking accident that resulted in the death of a loved one.

Texas truck accidents in general can have several responsible parties and not the driver alone. As previously stated, just because a truck driver’s 18 wheeler caused the truck accident, it does not necessarily mean he or she is at fault for the accident. Here are some common reasons for a truck accident:

  • Driver lost site of vehicle on the road
  • Driver was not paying attention
  • Driver was falling asleep
  • Driver was texting
  • Driver error
  • Mechanical malfunction ( if this was due to a mechanical error, the mechanic shop may be at fault)
  • Manufacturer malfunction ( this has to do with the make and model of the truck as well as how it was built)
  • Cargo Company responsibility if the loading company loaded the 18 wheeler with too much cargo than it can haul.
  • The company or employer of the driver may be at fault for failing to inspect vehicle, or allowing too much cargo on board, and can be at fault for providing unethical incentives for rush delivery causing the driver to sacrifice sleeping hours in order to obtain financial incentives

There can be numerous reasons and aiding factors that can ultimately cause 18 wheeler commercial trucks to collide with vehicles on the road. At our law firm we specifically handle these types of difficult auto accident cases. Call us today for a free consultation and talk with an experienced Harlingen truck accident lawyer