For more than 25 years, the tractor trailer accident attorneys of Roberts & Roberts have been representing people in Texas and across the nation who have been injured in truck wrecks. During this time, Roberts & Roberts has established a national reputation for representing clients in significant personal injury matters. The firm’s personal injury lawyers have been featured on dozens of television programs, including Fox and Friends, ABC Good Morning America, CNN, MSNBC, Fox Business News, CNBC, and NBC’s Dateline. They have also been featured in national magazines such as Time and Newsweek.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a Texas truck wreck, the truck accident attorneys and staff at Roberts & Roberts can help you get a rental car, get the medical treatment you need and recover your lost wages. For those who have more serious injuries or may even have lost a loved one in a Texas semi-truck wreck, Roberts & Roberts has a team of experts ready to assist you in holding the trucking company accountable.
Contact us now at 903-597-6000 or 888-211-1233 or fill out our online contact form. We serve clients in Waco, Beaumont, Lufkin, Texarkana, Tyler and Longview, as well as throughout East Texas and across the state. The call costs you nothing … and it could mean everything.
We have vocational rehabilitation experts who can document and explain the economic consequences of permanent injuries and the effect on that person’s ability to earn a living. We have economists and life care planners who can calculate the damages and the future medical needs and expenses for someone who has been catastrophically injured in a truck wreck.
Texas Truck Accident Statistics
Big rigs were involved in 241 fatal Texas crashes in 2009, according to the most recent statistics from the Texas Department of Transportation. Over 5,100 injury accidents in the state involved a tractor-trailer during that year.
Texas motorists share the road with trucks from all over the country and even Mexico. If the unthinkable happens and you are in an accident with a tractor-trailer, the truck accident lawyers at Roberts & Roberts are ready to work for you to obtain the compensation you deserve for your loss, suffering and damages.
Why Do Texas Tractor-Trailer Wrecks Happen?
Trucking in the United States is heavily regulated, as it should be, considering how lethal a heavy truck can become if not maintained and operated properly. However, far too many trucking companies push their drivers to break the rules in order to deliver loads quickly and make more money.
While most truck drivers abide by the rules and strict regulations of safety, there is still an alarming rate of accidents with other passenger vehicles. Reasons for these may include these factors:
- Fatigue or inattentiveness of the driver;
- Incorrectly managing the road conditions in inclement weather;
- Driver inexperience ;
- Speed or other reckless driving;
- Defective equipment;
- Impaired brakes;
- Company negligence in hiring and training;
- Use of drugs (illegal, prescription or over-the-counter) or alcohol.
These are just a few of the many reasons catastrophic collisions occur with tractor-trailers. Regardless of the cause, 18-wheeler crashes frequently have a tragic outcome for the drivers and passengers in the other vehicles involved.
What Should I Do If I’ve Been In A Texas Truck Accident?
Your first priority is to secure medical attention for yourself and anyone else involved in the accident. Even if you don’t feel hurt, you should still see your doctor and describe what happened, because some truck accident injuries are not immediately apparent.
Report the accident to the police and be sure to get the names and contact information from any eyewitnesses. If you are able, take pictures of the accident, using your cell phone if necessary.
You should notify your insurance company about the wreck as soon as you are able. A delayed report could hurt your claim. But you should not give a recorded or written statement until you have consulted with a qualified Texas personal injury attorney like the ones at Roberts & Roberts.
Also, don’t sign any papers the insurance adjuster gives you without first talking to an experienced East Texas tractor-trailer accident attorney. The insurance company is focused on making your claim go away as quickly and cheaply as possible, and signing a bad settlement agreement could bar you from recovering all the compensation you deserve.
Be sure to keep track of all receipts, bills, statements and other documents related to the accident and your treatment. Since details can be hard to remember later, it is smart to write down notes about how your injuries have changed your life.
Do I Need A Lawyer For My Tractor-Trailer Accident Case?
It’s always a good idea to consult with a qualified personal injury lawyer after a wreck with a big rig. Most truck accidents are so complex and the damages are so significant that it is advisable to have a lawyer review the facts of the case. The initial consultation is always free at Roberts & Roberts. There is never a charge unless we are successful in obtaining a settlement or judgment for you.
Putting off hiring an attorney after a Texas tractor-trailer wreck can result in evidence being lost and witnesses becoming hard to locate. An immediate investigation is crucial for determining who should be held responsible for the accident.
There are many things we at Roberts & Roberts can do to help our clients, and the most important thing we can do is listen. We understand that someone who has been injured in a tractor-trailer accident has lots of questions and concerns.
While we cannot predict the future or guarantee results, we can try to answer your questions and keep you as informed as possible during the recovery process. Our goal is to address your concerns so that you can make informed decisions as we work together to restore your life to the way it was before the collision.
Contact Our Texas Truck Accident Lawyers Today
Let the experienced truck accident attorneys at Roberts & Roberts help you. Contact us now at 903-597-6000 or 888-211-1233 or contact us online for help with your Texas personal injury claim in Waco, Beaumont, Lufkin, Texarkana, Tyler, Longview and the surrounding communities.
