18 Wheeler Accident Lawyer in Austin TX

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Feltoon Law, PLLC  |  2520 S I-35 Frontage Rd #200 Austin, TX 78704  | (737) 281-9100

Truck & Company Vehicle Accidents

Due to the sheer size and force of semi-trucks, injuries accrued due to a collision tend to be much more serious than those in a regular passenger vehicle accident. If you’ve been involved in a recent truck accident, it’s important to hire an 18-wheeler accident attorney as your legal professional who will fight to see you receive the compensation you deserve for your physical, emotional, and financial suffering.

If you’ve found yourself in an accident involving a commercial or company vehicle, the claims process tends to be much more complicated than a regular car accident due to the involvement of a third party: the company itself. Our team of qualified 18-wheeler accident lawyers is equipped to handle claims both large and small. We are dedicated to holding all parties accountable for their negligence and will work to help you recover from your injuries without having to worry about your medical bills and lost wages.

Jason Feltoon and his associates will explore all details and possibilities to help build a case that holds up in a court of law. Victims injured in a trucking or company vehicle accident can collect various different damages depending on the circumstances of their accident. Some of the most common include:

 

  • Medical Expenses
  • Vehicle Repair Expenses
  • Pain and Suffering
  • Lost Wages
  • Future Medical Bills
  • Loss of Consortium
  • Wrongful Death

This is where these types of cases can get complex because multiple parties could be held accountable for your injury. These can include the driver, the company that owns the vehicle, or the vehicle’s manufacturer. Deciding who to sue largely depends on the circumstances of your unique case, which our legal team will help you break down and determine who is most likely at fault.

In the U.S., a vehicle is typically considered commercial when it is registered to a company or corporation. Other factors to consider include whether it exceeds a certain weight or class, is used to transport hazardous materials, or is under the name of a sole proprietor of a business.

In most cases, trucking accident claims are settled out of court. However, suppose clear liability is disputed, or the insurance company is unwilling to pay a reasonable settlement. In that case, the claim would likely be handled best in a courtroom setting. Regardless, our legal team treats each claim as though it will be tried to verdict to ensure that we are prepared for all possibilities.

It’s important to remember that large trucking companies have a dedicated legal team whose only job is to investigate and challenge trucking accident claims. Ultimately, trucking companies are trying to reduce their liability as much as possible and protect their own financial interest. Trucking accident claims are further complicated by laws and regulations that exist on state and federal levels, which is why it is pertinent to hire a professional such as Feltoon Law, PLLC to help you get the compensation you justly deserve.

When you’re involved in a trucking accident, it is to be expected that you will miss some work as a result of your physical injuries. Depending on the physical demands of your job, you might be out of work for much longer than you originally intended or be unable to return at all. You can recover these damages as lost wages, which, in simple terms, are wages you did not or cannot earn due to your injury.

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