What To Do When the Worst-Case Scenario Happens: Navigating the Aftermath of Wrongful Death Claims in 18-Wheeler Accidents
Our goal is to help you understand what to do in the face of an 18-wheeler wrongful death claim, help you navigate through the tough times, and empower you with the knowledge and resources you need to move forward confidently in your pursuit of justice.
Seeking Justice After an 18-Wheeler Accident: Your Guide to Holding Responsible Parties Accountable
Buckle up for a startling revelation – In 2022, TxDOT reported 26,164 crashes involving a truck-tractor or semi-trailer. What’s more alarming? Of these 18-wheeler accidents, over 20% resulted in injury or suspected injury, and about 4% resulted in serious injury or death.
What Experts Need to Be Hired for an 18-Wheeler Case?
In the event an 18-wheeler case gets to trial, you’ll need to have experts testify on your behalf.
2021 Legislation Changed How Texans Can Recover from 18-Wheeler Accidents
House Bill 19 was signed on June 16th, 2021 and went into effect as Section 72.051-055 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code the following September.
Unseen Scars: The Psychological Impact of 18-Wheel Crashes
The massive momentum involved in truck crashes often produces devastating physical injuries. However, that’s far from the only damage they cause. The terrifying nature of such overwhelming encounters leaves long-lasting emotional trauma.
I’ve seen this psychological impact up close.
Are Dash Cams Worth the Money?
Let’s reach into the bag of favorite insurance adjuster lines and pull one out – there we go! A classic! This is just a “he said/she said accident.” Ah yes, the good ol’ he said/she said. This is their go to when there are no “independent witnesses” stating who was at-fault, even if there is a crash report placing fault on their insured or we have four people in my client’s vehicle and their insured was alone and drunk. I sometimes wonder if the adjuster using the phrase even understands what it means.
Well, you can imagine how much I LOVE being able to say in my best Lee Corso voice, “Not so fast, my friend. We have a dashcam video.” The response is always a sign accompanied with a “send it on over.”
Brain Injury and Your Future
Snellings Law PLLC Attorneys are Personal Injury Trial Attorneys Brain Injury Lawyers Home What Does A Head Injury Mean For The Future? What is the most important organ in your body? Many would say the heart – it pumps your blood and keeps you alive! Some would say your brain – it is the essence […]
18-Wheeler Wrecks and Injuries
Is it just me, or do you tend to grab the steering wheel a little tighter, sit up straighter, get a little nervous when you end up driving directly beside an 18-wheeler? I never like looking in my rearview mirror and seeing one of those behind me either – especially if it feels a little too close. Why do we feel that way next to an 18-wheeler but fail to notice the Mazda Miata driving next to us? While we may all explain it differently – we realize that getting hit by something as large as an 18-wheeler wrecks and injuries can be WAY worse than being struck by a much smaller vehicle.