It is difficult to put a number on the average truck accident settlement in Texas. However, over the past 15 years, our firm has secured settlements for truck accident victims ranging from $200,000 to $1.6 million. Settlement amounts depend on many factors, including severity of injuries, recovery time, and negligence.
If you were injured in a truck accident and have questions about the possible value of your case, contact us today to schedule your free, no-obligation consultation.
Factors That Impact Truck Accident Settlement Amounts
Average settlements in 18-wheeler accident lawsuits in Texas vary based on numerous factors, including:
- Injury severity and recovery time: More severe injuries and those with a lower likelihood of fully healing tend to result in higher settlements.
- Economic damages: This encompasses losses easily reduced to a monetary value. It typically includes things like medical bills, lost wages, lowered future earning capacity, and property damage.
- Non-economic damages: It is more difficult to reduce these losses to a monetary value due to their subjective nature. It includes things like pain, suffering, emotional trauma, and lowered quality of life. Sometimes, lawyers calculate non-economic damages by multiplying the economic damages in your case by a graded multiple between 1.5 and 5.
- Comparative negligence: Texas is a modified comparative negligence state. This means you can recover compensation if you are not more than 50 percent responsible for an accident. However, it also means that your degree of fault below that threshold reduces your compensation proportionately.
Insurance limits also affect settlement amounts. Under federal law, trucking companies must have coverage ranging from $300,000 to $5 million for each truck.
How Can a Lawyer Determine the Value of Your Truck Accident Case?
Determining the value of an auto accident lawsuit requires careful evaluation of all available evidence. In truck accidents, this can quickly become overwhelming, especially when trying to recover from your injuries. Our truck accident lawyers can:
- Gather and analyze evidence available in your case
- Determine what applicable state and federal trucking laws may apply to your accident
- Evaluate the full extent of the claim; for example, whether you may be eligible to seek punitive damages
- Determine how much your case may be worth
- Determine liability and fault, a critical step since Texas is an at-fault state
- Negotiate and engage in settlement discussions with insurance companies
- Provide resources to make the process more efficient
- Consult medical experts/tests to guarantee a complete diagnosis
At Shamieh Law, we use the latest technology to analyze evidence in truck accident cases. We also have the resources and experience to take on trucking companies and their insurers when they try to minimize damages.
Texas Truck Accident Settlements and Verdicts Secured by Shamieh Law
At Shamieh Law, our experienced legal team has obtained millions of dollars on behalf of our clients. Our case results speak for themselves:
- $1.6 million after an 18-wheeler multi-vehicle accident caused our client to T-bone another vehicle, resulting in injuries requiring a laminotomy and discectomy.
- $1.325 million after an 18-wheeler multi-vehicle wreck due to a failure to yield, resulting in a traumatic brain injury.
- $1 million after a semi struck our client head-on after the truck driver lost control due to a popped tire.
- $950,000 after a multi-vehicle 18-wheeler crash caused our client to be thrown off the highway, resulting in multiple severe injuries, including a broken nose.
- $925,000 after an 18-wheeler rear-end collision resulted in injuries requiring knee surgery.
- $890,000 after an 18-wheeler cut off our client, resulting in injuries requiring three spinal surgeries, a rhizotomy, and six injections.
- $875,000 after an 18-wheeler driver failed to control their speed and rear-ended our client’s vehicle, resulting in injuries requiring lumbar fusion surgery.
- $860,000 after a truck driver failed to control their speed and crashed into multiple 18-wheelers at a rest stop, resulting in injuries requiring cervical fusion surgery.
We understand our clients’ challenges and take pride in championing their interests. We’re here to help and are ready when you need us to pursue fair compensation.
How Long Does It Take To Settle a Truck Accident Lawsuit in Texas?
The timeline for your 18-wheeler accident settlement in Texas depends on several factors and can take several months to years. The severity of your injuries, evidence quality, your attorney’s legal knowledge and skills, and the willingness of insurance companies to settle fairly are some factors that can impact your case length.
Delays in filing your claim lengthen how long it takes to receive compensation. Contact us promptly so we can start collecting evidence and building your case. Filing early also tells insurers not to take you lightly and incentivizes them to settle before facing rounds of negotiations or a trial.
Our truck accident attorneys can facilitate filing your claims with the proper insurance companies and in the correct court so you can fight to receive fair compensation.
Contact Our Texas Truck Accident Lawyers Today
Contact Shamieh Law if you have questions about average commercial truck accident settlements. Our legal team has extensive experience handling truck accident claims across Texas and can assist you by evaluating settlement amounts and fighting for the compensation you deserve.
If you’ve been injured in a commercial truck accident anywhere in Texas, Shamieh Law is here for you. We offer free consultations, and you pay nothing unless we win your case.
