Tractor-trailers are big trucks that can cause big accidents. By the very nature of their size in comparison to passenger vehicles, accidents caused by 18-wheelers often result in catastrophic life-changing injuries. The Houston 18-wheeler accident attorneys at Terry & Thweatt can help protect and provide for your family after a tractor-trailer accident.
When an owner or operator of a semi-truck is at fault for causing serious injuries due to negligence, they must be held accountable. There are trucking and transportation companies that put undue pressure on their drivers to stay on the road longer and ignore safety inspections, putting you and other drivers at risk.
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How Our Houston Personal Injury Law Firm Can Protect You From Trucking Company Tactics
When a semi-truck accident happens, the big truck companies have experts on staff, as well as big insurance companies, focused on denying your claim or paying you as little as possible for your injuries. Their job is to minimize how much the trucking company pays out of pocket. They will likely want to have a recorded interview with you over the phone as soon as possible, even if you are still in the hospital. If you fall for this tactic, it could limit the financial settlement you receive.
With so many big truck accidents occurring annually, trucking companies will always pursue their best interests rather than providing you ample damages for the recovery of your injuries. The Houston 18-wheeler accident attorneys at Terry & Thweatt can counter the tactics of the trucking companies' in-house insurance and pursue full coverage for your damages.
What Are the Long-Term Effects of a Semi-Truck Accident?
The results of an accident with a semi-truck are commonly life-altering. Serious injuries such as brain injuries or spinal injuries resulting in paraplegia and or quadriplegia, severe burns over a large percentage of your body, or death can be caused by accidents with a big truck. Recovering from these types of injuries can take years. Medical bills and physical and occupational therapies are very expensive and can add up fast. If a victim of a semi-truck accident can no longer walk, you may have to make costly alterations to your home or move to a new home due to your new circumstances. You may also require 24-hour care for you or a loved one, depending on the extent of the injuries.
During your recovery period, you may not be able to work, accruing lost wages. There have been cases where the extent of catastrophic injuries may render you incapable of performing at your job due to physical limitations or leave you unable to work and unable to support your family. Our attorney team will fight hard for the compensation you deserve to recover from your injuries. We are trial lawyers and will be completely prepared to go to trial if that’s what it takes.
Get Help From an Experienced Houston 18-Wheeler Accident Attorney
If you have been injured or have a loved one who has been injured or killed in a semi-truck accident, please take the time to contact us today for a free consultation. We will take the necessary time to evaluate your claim, considering all of the facts in the case. If you choose the personal injury attorneys at Terry & Thweatt to handle your 18-wheeler accident lawsuit, we will take your case on contingency – no recovery, no fee.
If you are unable to come to our office, we will come to your home, rehabilitation facility, or hospital to meet with you. We understand what you are going through, and we want to make things as convenient as possible for you and your family. Contact us online by clicking the button above to request a free consultation. For immediate assistance, call our office at 866-870-0008.
