Texas Truck Accident Settlements

Truck accident settlements are financial awards that are granted to individuals who suffer serious injuries as a result of truck crashes caused by carelessness and/or recklessness. Truck accident settlements in Texas for getting involved in a truck collision can vary greatly depending on the cause of the accident as well as the amount of damage created by the accident. Most of these awards will include settlement for a victim's health related expenditures, long-lasting disabilities, sacrificed wages, property destruction, as well as pain and suffering. When it comes to seeking a settlement for injuries using Texas trucking accident law firms, it is important to know that actual victims of truck accidents, as well as their family members may be eligible for compensation.

Bases of Trucking Accident Settlements in Texas

Also referred to as tractor trailers, big rigs and 18-wheelers, semi trucks are large motor vehicles that, according to the Department of Transportation (DOT), are by law permitted to be absolutely no higher than 13.5 feet and absolutely no heavier than 80,000 lbs. Although a variety of factors can contribute to or worsen a trucking accident, Texas truck accident victims could have a legitimate claim if any of the following took place: The Department of Transportation (DOT) classifies semi trucks as large motor vehicles that are by law permitted to be absolutely no higher than 13.5 feet and absolutely no heavier than 80,000 lbs. Individuals involved in a semi truck accident in Texas can have a legitimate legal claim if one of the following took place: Excessively tired driving Driver poor attention or carelessness Driver lack of experience or shortage of training Failure to follow traffic laws and regulations, by driving too fast, running red signals or failing to use turn signals Improperly packed freight or poorly connected trailers Problems with mechanical parts of a rig, such as tire blowouts, worn out tires, fuel tank inaccuracies, or steering issues

Time is of the essence... Contact The Mann Firm today

Located in Henderson, Texas, The Mann Firm represents clients seeking Texas trucking accident settlements East to West, and the metropolitan areas of Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio. Contact our office via email or phone at 903 657-8540 to discuss the details of your accident with an experienced Texas trucking accident attorney. Our office has evening and weekend hours available by appointment and we offer free initial consultations to all prospective clients.