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The size and weight of large trucks, tankers, and other 18-wheeler vehicles can cause catastrophic injuries in a collision. If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, you’re likely facing medical expenses, lost income, and ongoing pain. We want to lift the legal burden off your shoulders so you can focus on your recovery.
Shamieh Law’s Texas truck accident lawyers can help you seek fair compensation if someone else’s negligence caused you harm.
Why Work With the Texas Truck Accident Attorneys at Shamieh Law?
After an accident, you can’t afford to wait for compensation. At Shamieh Law, we move fast to get you the answers you need and the fair compensation you deserve without unnecessary delays. Our “Winning With Awareness” philosophy ensures that our attorneys prioritize respect and dignity when working with clients. You’ll notice what this means from your first consultation because, with family integrated into every aspect of Shamieh Law, it means something when we say we treat every client like family.
We’re passionate about making a difference in our clients’ lives and achieving the best possible results for them. This approach has earned us several professional awards and recognitions, including The National Trial Lawyers 40 under 40, Top 10 Attorney by Attorney and Practice Magazine, and an AV Preeminent Peer Review rating by Martindale-Hubbell.
Founding attorney Ramez Shamieh has more than a decade of experience helping injured victims and families obtain millions in compensation, including victims of catastrophic truck accidents. Our team knows Texas trucking laws, and we’re ready to put that knowledge to work in your favor.
Settlements Recovered for Truck Accident Victims in Texas
Our experienced Texas truck accident attorneys have achieved several high-value settlements for our valued clients, and we take pride in our case results:
- $1.6 million after a multi-vehicle 18-wheeler accident led to serious injuries requiring a laminotomy and discectomy.
- $1.325 million after a failure to yield resulted in a multi-vehicle 18-wheeler accident, leaving our clients with traumatic brain injuries.
- $1 million after a burst tire caused a loss of vehicle control, leading to a head-on semi-truck accident.
- $387,500 after an 18-wheeler rear-ended our client’s car, resulting in a spinal injury that required injections and vertebral fusion.
- $362,500 in a commercial case in which one 18-wheeler rear-ended another, resulting in injuries that required shoulder surgery.
- $285,000 after an 18-wheeler struck our client’s car when changing lanes without signaling, resulting in injuries that required cervical fusion.
- $275,000 after a driver was killed when an 18-wheeler turned in front of him (the compensation awarded to his loved ones was lowered due to Texas comparative negligence laws—more on this below).
- $250,000 after an 18-wheeler rear-ended our client’s car, resulting in injuries requiring a lumbar discectomy.
What Compensation Is Available for My Truck Accident Case in Texas?
You can seek compensation for any damages you suffer due to your truck accident. This includes economic damages, which compensate you for actual financial losses. Common economic damages available in truck accident claims include:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Lost wages for the work you missed during recovery
- Lost earning capacity for the injury’s long-term impact on your employment opportunities
- Disability-related expenses, such as in-home care and home accessibility modifications
- Property damage, such as vehicle repair or replacement
Your compensation may also include non-economic damages, which address how the injury has affected your quality of life. Non-economic damages may include:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Disfigurement
- Loss of enjoyment of life
Punitive damages are available in rare cases. These damages intend to punish the at-fault party. A court will only award punitive damages if the at-fault party intended to harm you or was particularly reckless.
How Much Is My Truck Accident Claim Worth in Texas?
There is no guaranteed settlement amount in a truck accident claim because several factors can affect your claim’s value, including injury severity, medical costs, quality of life, medical costs, and loss of income due to the injury.
Who Can Be Held Liable For Damages Suffered in an 18-Wheeler Collision in Texas?
The trucking industry involves many moving parts, and negligence at any point in the logistics chain can lead to a truck accident.
Determining who is at fault can be critical because the liable party is responsible for paying your damages. More than one party may be liable in some cases. Parties that may share the liability for your damages include:
- The truck driver
- Another motor vehicle driver
- The trucking company
- A cargo loader
- A truck parts manufacturer or distributor
- A repair shop or vehicle maintenance crew
Under Texas’s comparative negligence law, you may also be found partially at fault for the accident. In that case, you may still receive compensation if you’re less than 51 percent at fault.
How Long Do I Have To File a Commercial Truck Accident Lawsuit in Texas?
According to Texas’s personal injury statute of limitations, you must file a truck accident lawsuit within two years of the accident. While exceptions apply in rare cases, it’s best to assume that the two-year deadline applies to your case.
You may also lose your right to seek compensation if you miss the filing deadline. That’s why immediately contacting our Texas semi truck accident lawyers is crucial to getting the compensation you need to recover.
Texas Truck Accident Statistics
Nearly 39,000 crashes involving commercial motor vehicles occurred in Texas in 2023. Texas truck accidents caused many injuries and deaths, including:
- 620 fatalities
- 1,687 serious injuries
- 5,823 minor injuries
Certain areas experienced more truck accidents than others. These Texas counties saw the highest number of commercial motor vehicle crashes in 2023:
- Harris County: 6,113 crashes
- Dallas County: 3,871 crashes
- Bexar County: 2,460 crashes
- Tarrant County: 1,866 crashes
- El Paso County: 1,013 crashes
Our 18-wheeler accident attorneys can help whether you’ve been injured in these counties or elsewhere throughout Texas. We have offices in Dallas and Austin and can take cases anywhere in the state.
Federal Trucking Regulations
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations may affect your truck accident case. The FMCSA is responsible for the safety of commercial motor vehicles, including large semi-trucks. Evidence demonstrating the at-fault party violated FMCSA regulations can support your claim.
Examples of FMCSA regulations that may be relevant in a Texas truck accident case include:
- Hours of Service regulations that limit the number of hours a truck driver can be on duty and behind the wheel
- Drug and alcohol testing requirements for commercial motor vehicle drivers
- Weight limits for commercial vehicles
- Cargo securement rules
- Vehicle inspection and maintenance requirements
These laws are complex, and determining which violations contributed to your accident can be challenging. Our Texas commercial truck accident lawyers deeply understand FMCSA regulations and Texas law. We’re ready to use this knowledge to prove fault and seek justice on your behalf.
How Can Our Texas Truck Accident Lawyers Help You?
After a truck accident, we know you have enough to worry about. When you work with our team, we’ll handle the legal details so you can focus on your recovery.
We can handle every aspect of the legal process from start to finish, including:
- Conducting a thorough investigation
- Determining who’s at fault
- Gathering strong evidence of liability and your damages
- Calculating your claim’s value based on the full extent of your damages
- Filing your claim within the required deadlines
- Negotiating with insurance companies to reach a fair settlement agreement
- Taking your case to trial and representing you in court if negotiations are unsuccessful
Trucking insurance companies have extraordinary resources to fight your claim. They may try to pressure you into accepting a low settlement offer, get you to admit fault to hurt your claim, or argue that a preexisting condition caused your injuries.
Our Texas truck accident lawyers are familiar with all of these tactics, and we are prepared to protect your interests at every stage.
Speak With an Experienced Truck Accident Lawyer at Shamieh Law Today
You don’t have to handle everything alone after a truck accident, and we’re here to provide the legal support and guidance you need during this difficult time. If someone else is liable for your injuries, our Texas truck accident attorneys are ready to hold them accountable for compensation on your behalf.
If you or a loved one was harmed in a commercial truck accident in Texas, you can count on us to fight for your rights. Contact us online or call 469-813-7332 today for a free case review.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are our answers to common questions from truck accident victims in Texas.
Common causes of commercial truck accidents in Texas include:
- Driver fatigue
- Distracted driving
- Reckless driving, such as speeding or tailgating
- Driving while intoxicated
- Mechanical issues, such as tire blowouts and brake failures
- Improper cargo loading
- Defective truck parts
- Weather conditions, such as ice, fog, or high winds
The sheer force of truck accidents can result in severe injuries such as:
- Spinal cord injuries
- Back and neck injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Amputations
- Broken bones
- Internal organ damage
- Burns
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Death
Due to the complex nature of the trucking industry, semi-truck accidents often involve multiple liable parties, and it can be challenging to determine who’s liable. Additionally, regulations specific to the trucking industry also play a significant role in determining liability and compensation.
Truck accidents differ from car accidents due to the sheer size and weight of commercial trucks, which can result in more catastrophic injuries than accidents involving smaller passenger vehicles.
According to Texas’s comparative negligence rule, your compensation will be reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if your damages are $100,000 and you’re 20 percent at fault, your compensation would be reduced to $80,000.
