Houston Truck Accident Lawyer

Trucking Accident Attorney Serving the Houston Area

Houston has become a major urban center with all the traffic problems and difficulties large cities have, including a large number of trucks providing goods to the commercial enterprises in the city. Houston has had a huge increase in the number of huge, heavily loaded vehicles, such as semi trucks and 18 wheelers that are moving in and out of the area, at any time of day or night. These huge vehicles pose a serious hazard to the drivers sharing the road, particularly when the truck driver is aggressive, negligent or reckless in their driving conduct.

When a truck accident occurs, there are often terrible injuries that result. An innocent driver who is law-abiding and driving safely can become the victim of a negligent truck driver, and suffer terrible and life threatening injuries and other damages. In such a case, it is critical that you get legal representation from a Houston trucking accident attorney at once.

A lawyer with experience in this particular field can offer valuable insight in regard to your legal rights and options in the wake of your trucking accident. Because these cases may involve dealing with a large commercial trucking company and insurance provider that may be less than willing to pay the full value of your claim, having a competent and aggressive attorney to handle your case may make all the difference in your ability to recover fair compensation for the injuries you have experienced. It can also make a difference in your peace of mind in these difficult matters.

Injured in a truck accident? Call for a free consultation!

Dealing with serious injuries is an all-consuming situation. Trying to handle an insurance claim while suffering from a serious injury can be a problem and extremely stressful and confusing. Insurance companies are representing the responsible truck driver; they are not fighting for you and your claim. In fact, they may take certain actions in order to try to reduce your claim for damages. This could include interviewing you about your injuries, and requesting medical records. With the assistance of The Doan Law Firm, P.C., you have an attorney who is dedicated to protecting the rights of the injured with regard to claims for compensation for damages. We offer a free, confidential case analysis to clients throughout the Houston area who have been injured in collisions with large trucks; we welcome you to call our offices or to read more about these important cases on this website.

Truck Accidents Caused by Drunk Drivers

It is against the law to consume alcohol and get behind the wheel of a vehicle, and the same rule applies to truck drivers in Houston, Texas. It is especially important for these drivers to stay awake, sober and alert when driving a piece of machinery weighing tens of thousands of pounds. The trucks that they drive can completely flatten a sedan, pickup truck or SUV even at extremely slow speeds. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a truck accident caused by a drunk driver, immediately talk to the legal team at the firm. With an accident of this velocity, you will likely have catastrophic injuries and may find it extremely difficult to make a full recovery. It can cost you tens of thousands of dollars or even more to pay off medical bills and the damage to your car, and you should not be left responsible for this when the accident was caused by another negligent driver. Click here to read more about truck accidents caused by drunk drivers.

The legal team at the firm can assist clients who have been involved in virtually any type of trucking accident in the Houston area. These accidents include, but are not limited to: delivery truck accidents, truck rollovers, pedestrian-related truck accidents, vehicular manslaughter and wrongful death cases related to fatal truck accidents, and accidents caused by driver exhaustion, trucking blind spots and mechanical problems. Being involved in an accident with such a large piece of machinery could leave serious consequences on the victims. Due to the fact that there are many causes of truck accidents, a Houston trucking accident attorney at our firm will work to personalize your case and examine every individual detail with great care.

Contact a Houston Truck Accident Attorney

If you or a loved one has been the victim of a dangerous truck accident, it is crucial that you get legal assistance from our firm as soon as possible after the incident. Your attorney will quickly review the circumstances of your case and advise you how to move forward with your claim for compensation. Our legal team has an aggressive approach to such cases, and will relentlessly pursue maximum compensation for damages for our clients. We have extensive experience in this field and have the resources it takes to fully investigate these matters and build compelling cases.

Each case is unique with regard to degree of injury and other damages, and must be fully analyzed in order to advise you what to expect in the case. Very serious personal injury cases such as catastrophic injuries are going to be very high value claims, as the injured victim may need months, years or even a lifetime of medical care. Even less serious injuries may have a claim that includes loss of wages, future wage loss, pain and suffering and others, depending upon the circumstances of the case.

Contact a Houston truck accident lawyer from The Doan Law Firm, P.C. at once if you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident in the Houston area.