Mansfield Semi Truck Accident Lawyer

The trauma of a semi-truck accident stays with victims long after the event itself has passed and debris has been cleared from the roads. These accidents leave victims physically and emotionally battered and financially drained, but a Mansfield truck accident lawyer from the Texas Law Dog can help.

Our team is invested in our Texas community, as seen through our active volunteerism and our dedication to injury victims. Trust the team that cares and has what it takes to bring your case to the most favorable resolution possible.

Connect with a Mansfield semi–truck accident lawyer from our firm. We are ready to help you through this traumatic time and into a more peaceful future.

How the Texas Law Dog Will Fight for You

Our Mansfield personal injury lawyer will put our resources, legal skills, and experience into the fight to get you justice. What you should do after a truck accident, and once you have assured your medical safety, is connect with the Texas Law Dog. We will get to work immediately.

Identify and Collect

You can only collect a settlement if you prove the at-fault party’s negligence caused your accident and injuries. And you can only prove negligence if you have properly identified the at-fault party. Our team will investigate your accident–combing through every detail–to make an accurate identification.

Sometimes, the obvious party is not the one at fault. You may think the truck driver was negligent, failing to hit the brakes in time to avoid hitting you from the back. But if those brakes malfunctioned, the truck manufacturer, inspector, or mechanic may be to blame.

As we work to identify the negligent party, we will collect evidence to support it. A successful claim must show the at-fault party’s action or lack of action directly caused the accident and the accident left you with measurable damages.

Your semi–truck Accident attorney in Mansfield will work diligently to build a convincing case.

Apply the Law

Your experienced attorney knows the Texas Code and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations governing semi-truck operations.

This extensive code determines how many consecutive hours and days a trucker can work, how many consecutive hours and days of rest they must have, how often they must inspect their trucks, and what to do if inclement weather strikes. It addresses all other varied and specific behaviors relating to truck safety.

The code also requires compliance from truck companies, inspectors, and loaders. For example, truck companies must complete proper driver-background checks, take dangerous drivers off the roads, and keep their trucks safely maintained, while truck loaders must use proper methods for loading cargo and appropriate restraints for securing it

Your semi-truck accident attorney in Mansfield will expose violations of any part of the code in building your case. 

File on Time

Knowing when to consult a lawyer for a truck accident is critical to the success of your case. Chapter 16 of the Texas Code allows victims two years to file injury claims, and a quick connection gives us time to examine your accident while still filing within that deadline. If you are afraid it is too late for you, reach out anyway–some cases warrant a deadline extension, and you may still be able to get justice. 

Fight for Justice

Your Mansfield semi-truck accident attorney will analyze your losses with precision. Insurance companies often present victims with fast but low offers, claiming the amount is generous or convincing the victims that it is the most they can hope to get. Accept no offers without speaking to your attorney–even better, refer all communication to your attorney.

Your semi-truck accident case may reach an out-of-court resolution through your Mansfield semi-truck accident lawyer’s negotiations with the insurance company.

But if going to trial proves necessary, the Texas Law Dog will be ready to fight in court. Our team comprises both strategic negotiators and powerful trial attorneys.

Damages Semi-Truck Accident Victims Can Pursue

Victims of semi-truck accidents often sustain severe injuries and property damage. As long as victims are less than 51% responsible for the accident, Texas allows them to pursue compensation for their losses under Chapter 33 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code.

Compensation can include economic, non-economic, and in some cases, exemplary damages, as defined in Chapter 41 of that Code.

Economic Damages

Financial losses from the accident comprise economic damages. You will likely incur significant medical costs and future care needs, wage loss–possibly permanently if your injuries prevent a return to employment–, extensive property damage, and additional expenses. You may need to pay others to fulfill childcare or other household responsibilities no longer within your ability, for example.

Non-Economic Damages

These losses cannot be touched, but they are felt deeply and have tremendous value. Your semi–truck accident lawyer in Mansfield will calculate a dollar amount reflecting your physical and emotional pain and losses to your quality and enjoyment of life.

Your injuries can affect your independence, ability to show affection, ability to participate in activities and social gatherings, and how you move through life on a daily basis–those losses must be acknowledged.

Exemplary Damages

Exemplary damages punish the offender. Issuing this additional financial penalty on the at-fault party is meant to penalize them for especially egregious behavior and serve as a deterrent. Not every case warrants exemplary damages, but you can count on the Texas Law Dog to fight for them if your circumstances apply. 

Why Securing Maximum Compensation Matters

Because the effects of a semi-truck accident are so potentially devastating, it is critical to fight for the maximum compensation. You deserve financial access to continued medical care and a stable financial future. You also deserve financial access to opportunities to improve your quality of life.

Representation from a fierce, knowledgeable Mansfield semi–truck accident attorney puts you in the best position to receive a substantial settlement or trial award. Even if you are eligible to pursue damages under the Texas Code, you can still see your compensation amount reduced proportionate to the percentage of fault you hold.

Representatives for the at-fault party will try to put as much fault on you as they can. Their goal is to save themselves money, not pay it out. Your attorney will fight unfair accusations and present evidence to support your claim to prevent compensation reductions. 

We Are on Your Side and Ready to Fight

The Texas Law Dog is a loyal supporter and exceptional legal partner. You deserve justice for your injuries and other losses, and we are here to work for that justice and your continued financial security. Our team is on your side and ready to start fighting for you today.