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Commercial Truck Accident Lawyers
A devastating large commercial truck accident often leaves survivors battling with severe physical pain, immense emotional anguish, and increasing financial hardships. They often feel unsure of what to do next and who to turn to for help.
A trusted commercial truck accident attorney in Dallas will protect your rights and maximize your chances of recovering compensation for the damages incurred from your truck accident.
Our reliable lawyers will manage the complicated and lengthy insurance claim and potential lawsuit process, allowing you and your loved ones to focus better on getting your life and health back on track.
Call our dedicated team today at Bennett Legal at (972) 972-4969 for your free case consultation for your commercial truck accident in Dallas.
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We recovered $950,000 for a client hit in a commercial truck crash — after their previous attorney had already tried to settle the case for just $25,000.
Trucking companies and their insurers move fast after a wreck to protect themselves. We move just as fast to preserve black-box data, driver logs, and maintenance records before they disappear.
Working with an experienced commercial truck accident lawyer in the immediate aftermath of your accident protects your rights and your chances of recovering full compensation.
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Commercial Truck Accidents in Dallas
According to the Texas Department of Transportation, there were no deathless days on Texas roadways in one recent year. One person suffered a fatality on Texas roadways once every two hours and three minutes.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports an estimated 4,410 fatal vehicle accidents took place in Texas in one recent year, with 810 involving a large truck. In Dallas County, 354 fatal vehicle accidents occurred the same year. Large truck accidents accounted for 51 of these deaths.
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, an estimated 500,000 large truck accidents occurred in the United States in one recent year.
Common Types of Commercial Truck Accident Injuries in Dallas
Accidents involving large commercial trucks frequently cause severe physical injuries, emotional distress, and increasing financial burdens.
Common types of truck accident injuries include:
• Whiplash of the neck during a motor vehicle accident
• Cuts, scrapes, abrasions, and lacerations
• Burns caused by a vehicle catching fire
• Dismemberment
• Partial or complete disability
• Broken, fractured, or shattered bones
• Spinal cord injuries
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Internal bleeding and internal organ damage
• Wrongful death
Compensation for a Commercial Truck Accident
Being in a terrifying large commercial truck accident leaves most survivors suffering from intense physical pain, severe emotional anguish, and mounting financial hardships.
You can recover compensation for all of your damages if you were in a truck accident in Dallas, including:
• Physical pain and injuries
• Mental anguish
• Partial or permanent disability
• Medical expenses for both current and future treatments
• Property damage
• Lost wages
• Lost future earning capacity
• Wrongful death
• Punitive damages
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FAQs About Truck Accidents in Dallas
Suffering a traumatic large commercial truck accident in Dallas leaves most people feeling distressed and overwhelmed.
Take the proper steps after a large commercial truck accident to safeguard your health, maximize your chances of just compensation for your damages, and protect your rights.
Seek and Follow Medical Advice - Seek medical care as soon as possible after the accident.
Maintain Thorough Documentation - Maintain thorough documentation for as many items as possible.
Track All Expenses - Track all expenses that resulted from your truck accident.
Contact an Attorney - Contact an attorney immediately after your truck accident.
Various factors cause large commercial truck accidents, including:
Driving while impaired – Truck drivers under the influence significantly increase the risk of causing an accident.
Distracted driving – Common distractions include using a cell phone, conversing with passengers, or eating.
Driving while fatigued – Despite trucking industry regulations, many long-haul truck drivers commonly experience fatigue.
Aggressive or reckless driving – Examples include road rage, abrupt lane changes, tailgating, and speeding.
Poor driver training – A lack of adequate training for truck drivers creates hazards.
Improperly maintained vehicles – Common maintenance issues include faulty brakes and worn tires.
Work With a Reliable Truck Accident Attorney in Dallas
Most people often feel distressed and overwhelmed after being in a large commercial truck accident in Dallas.
Having the help of a reliable truck accident attorney will ease the stressful load of your challenging situation.
Call our Dallas personal injury lawyers team at Bennett Legal today at (972) 972-4969 for your free case consultation.
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Bennett Legal's Expertise in Texas Truck Accidents.
Our team specializes in handling complex commercial truck accident cases throughout Texas. We understand the unique regulations and laws that govern the trucking industry.
Truck accident cases involve multiple parties including drivers, trucking companies, maintenance contractors, and cargo loaders. Our attorneys know how to investigate all potential liable parties.
Establishing negligence in truck accident cases requires thorough investigation of driver logs, maintenance records, black box data, and compliance with safety regulations.
We fight to recover full compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and future care needs.
At Bennett Legal, we provide compassionate representation while aggressively pursuing justice for our clients.
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