I was injured in an accident with an 18-wheeler - is my case different from other types of car accidents?
Lawsuits over semi-truck and 18-wheeler accidents differ significantly from cases involving passenger vehicles. A Texas trucking accident lawsuit is likely to be far more complex than the average car accident claim, involving multiple potential defendants, federal regulations and aggressive insurance companies.
Here are some of the ways in which semi-truck accidents are different from other types of car accidents:
- Drivers of 18-wheelers are held to higher safety standards than drivers of passenger vehicles.
- Semi-truck drivers are limited in the amount of hours they can drive per day.
- Federal laws and regulations apply to the trucking industry.
- Trucking companies are responsible for performing background checks before they hire an individual as a driver.
- Trucking companies must periodically evaluate their drivers.
- Insurance companies for truckers defend claims more vigorously than the typical car insurance company.
- Numerous different parties, such as the driver, the driver’s employer and the owner of the truck, can potentially be held liable for the accident.
- By their very nature, trucking accidents tend to result in far more serious injuries than the average car accident.
If you have been involved in a Texas trucking accident, contact Fears | Nachawati today for free legal assistance. Simply email us or phone us toll free at 1.866.705.7584 to speak with a Texas personal injury lawyer.
