Texas 18-Wheeler Accident Lawyer

Name: Mark A.J. Fassold
Telephone: (210) 592-4775
Price range: Free Consultation

Collisions with 18-wheelers can cause catastrophic damage. We bring our extensive experience to fight for those injured in these devastating accidents.

Helping Injury Victims of Nationwide

In a recent year, 5,837 large trucks were involved in fatal accidents, and hundreds of thousands suffered injuries. Most injuries and deaths in 18-wheeler trucks are passenger vehicle occupants. Large trucks often weigh 20 to 30 times as much as most cars, which leads to severe injuries and fatalities for those in smaller vehicles.

You deserve compensation if you or a loved one has sustained an injury in an 18-wheeler truck accident caused by the negligence of another party. Unfortunately, this compensation is rarely easy to obtain.

At Fassold Trial Law, we understand how difficult it is to deal with insurance companies and trucking companies after a crash, which is why we handle everything on your behalf. Our Texas 18-wheeler accident attorney will work until we recover fair compensation for your losses, no matter how extensive. Contact us now for a free consultation.

Damages You Can Obtain in an 18-Wheeler Accident

You can obtain compensation for various damages, depending on the facts and circumstances of your accident. The common types in an 18-wheeler accident include economic, non-economic, and punitive damages.

Economic Damages

Economic damages refer to the financial losses that the victim has experienced or will experience due to the accident. Because they are tangible losses, we can allocate a direct dollar value to them. Examples of economic damages in an 18-wheeler truck accident include:

Emergency room costs
Physicians bill
Hospitalization charges
Medication and medication equipment
Lost wages
Loss of future earnings
Travel expenses to and from medical appointments
Modifications of your home or car because of permanent disability
Assistance with child care or household chores

Non-Economic Damages

Non-economic damages represent the intangible losses a victim of an 18-wheeler accident incurs due to the injury. You can obtain compensation for various types of non-economic damages depending on your situation. Common non-economic damages in an 18-wheeler accident include:

Pain and suffering
Emotional anguish
Loss of companionship
Reduced quality of life
Permanent impairment or disfigurement

Punitive Damages

A judge or jury may award you punitive damages in an 18-wheeler accident. The role of punitive damages is to punish the at fault party who acted with extreme carelessness, causing the accident.

A judge can award punitive damages to deter the at-fault party and others from engaging in misconduct that contributed to the 18-wheeler accident. However, you must go to court to obtain these damages, and Fassold Trial Law will assess whether this is the best option for your case.

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How Our 18-Wheeler Accident Attorney Can Help

Most injured victims obtain compensation from the insurer of the at-fault party. Usually, the insurer will initially make a low-settlement offer or even deny your claim.

Fassold Trial Law will not back down to difficult insurance companies. We will protect your rights to full compensation, no matter what it takes.

Proving Liability

You must establish fault to obtain compensation for injury-related losses after a truck accident. A truck accident attorney will gather evidence and rely on experts to establish liability. For instance, your 18-wheeler attorney can hire experts to analyze truck black box data or maintenance records to identify negligence or non-compliance.

Negotiating With Insurance Companies

Insurance companies try to minimize compensation to victims of 18-wheeler accidents. Your attorney will evaluate all settlement proposals and negotiate a higher value that truly covers your past and future losses.

Adhere to Important Deadlines

There are complicated procedures and specific deadlines that apply to your 18-wheeler claim. For instance, you only have two years from the accident date in Texas to file a lawsuit against the at-fault party due to the statute of limitations. We know the law and will ensure you do not miss any deadlines or important legal requirements.

Get the Compensation You Deserve With Fassold Trial Law

Your quality of life can be changed forever after sustaining a serious injury in an 18-wheeler accident. This is why you deserve a fair settlement for your injury-related losses.

Fassold Trial Law has over 20 years of experience, which gives us an edge in protecting your right to compensation.