A Truck Accident Can Change Your Life
Last updated on November 19, 2020
Any motor vehicle accident can damage your car and cause severe injury. When your car is hit by a truck, however, the level of damage is sure to escalate, along with the chance of injury. On top of that, these cases involve complicated liability issues. If you find yourself in this situation, an experienced attorney will help recover the damages you deserve from your accident.
At Vela & Del Fierro, P.C., our clients come first. A semitruck accident can change your future. We understand how important your case is to you, and we won’t stop fighting until you receive compensation for what you have gone through. We have been helping clients in San Antonio and throughout Texas since 2005.
What May Cause A Trucking Accident?
Many factors can cause an auto accident, but truck drivers deal with a host of additional challenges on the road. Although state and federal regulations try to limit hours for drivers, companies still often push their drivers to work beyond their limits. Long hours also mean drivers may try to keep driving while they eat, talk or text on the phone or to drive when they are exhausted.
These factors would be bad enough in a car but driving a large commercial vehicle like a tractor-trailer is demanding and difficult. They have a wider turning range, longer stopping distances and not much maneuverability. All these factors increase the likelihood of making a mistake on the road and causing an accident.
Addressing The Legal Complexities
Accidents involving any commercial vehicle include complicated issues of who is liable for making payment after an accident. These cases can involve several parties, including, but not limited to:
- The driver
- The driver’s employer
- The company that loaded the goods on the truck
- The company that hired the trucking company
- Any manufacturer of faulty parts that could have contributed to the accident
- Insurance companies for the different parties
As you can see, many different parties may try to point fingers at one another. When we build your case, we will get to the bottom of the true cause of the accident and hold the correct parties accountable.
Meet With An Attorney For Free
Do not try to handle this complicated case on your own. If you were injured in a truck accident, talk to an experienced attorney in a free consultation to find out how we can help. Call 210-617-3925 or fill out our online form today to schedule an appointment.