Truck Accident Claims and Compensation

Unlike many car accident claims, truck accident claims can take longer and involve more details. The compensation you receive will depend on several different factors. It is in your best interest to leave these types of claims up to an experienced attorney.

Drivers share the road with semi-trucks every day in Texas. While these trucks are vital to our way of life and our well-being, they can also cause severe injuries and even deaths. In 2017, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) reported that there were 879 serious injury truck-tractor or semi-trailer accidents that year alone. If you or someone you love was recently injured in a truck accident, a Round Rock truck accident lawyer can help. 

Truck Accident Claims 

Claims for property damage and injuries sustained in a truck accident are inherently complicated. They can involve multiple parties and their respective insurance policies. Federal and state laws and regulations often must be utilized to maximize the value of a claim. These types of claims are also worth more since the injuries from truck accidents are typically more severe than those suffered in a crash with a traditional motor vehicle. You could attempt to handle your claim on your own, but more often than not, it will be more successful when it is handled by a truck accident attorney.

Obtain Fair Compensation with a Round Rock Truck Accident Lawyer

The compensation provided to truck accident victims can vary greatly. It will depend on many different factors. When you have an attorney on your side, they can highlight the factors that work in your favor to increase the amount of your settlement or court award. Factors that can increase or decrease your compensation include:

  • The severity of your injuries—usually more severe injuries lead to increased compensation
  • How much your injuries limit you—if you are unable to return to your normal activities such as caring for yourself, your job, and things you do for enjoyment after your recovery your claim could be worth more
  • The insurance policy limits of those liable—sometimes insurance policies limit the amount of total compensation you can receive, whether it comes only from that policy or multiple policies
  • Who is at fault for the accident—If the truck driver is 100 percent at fault for causing the accident, they will owe you full compensation, but if you have any culpability, that amount will decrease proportionately?

Leave Your Claim to an Experienced Round Rock Truck Accident Lawyer

Recovering from a truck accident can be physically and mentally challenging. The last thing you need at this time is to weave your way through the complexities of a truck accident claim. Instead of trying to take care of it on your own, why not leave it up to someone well-versed in trucking accident claims, and who could obtain more compensation for your claim?

You can receive your consultation with an experienced Round Rock truck accident attorney at the Elissa I. Henry Law Firm, PLLC, by calling (512) 766-4529 today or completing our online contact form.