Texas Truck Accident Lawyer: What to Do After a Crash

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With so many trucks on the road in the Lone Star State, truck accidents are not uncommon in Texas. Trucking companies know this, and they are ready to use a squad of lawyers, investigators, and insurance reps to avoid liability at any cost. You need someone equally skilled and experienced on your side.

Gregory Herrman is a Texas truck accident lawyer with the law firm Herrman & Herrman, P.L.L.C., which has offices in Corpus Christi, McAllen, San Antonio, and Brownsville. They have resolved over 20,000 cases for their clients.

Contact Gregory Herrman today by calling 888-981-1283 or by submitting a contact form on this page. The consultation is free, and you owe no out-of-pocket attorney fees.

Key Takeaways from Gregory Herrman:

Truck accidents can be severe and traumatic. Immediately after being involved in a truck accident it is important to seek medical attention and talk to a truck accident lawyer about your options for recovery.

Texas leads the nation in truck accidents.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Texas has the highest number of fatal truck accidents compared to all other states. In 2017, a total of 129 people died in truck crashes.

Common causes of truck accidents include:

• Driver fatigue
• Speeding
• Truck drivers under the influence of drugs/alcohol
• Mechanical failure such as brake failure
• Inattention
• Distracted driving

Since truckers are often paid by the load instead of the hour, it encourages them to drive faster and work longer hours. The driver and the company are ultimately responsible for making sure the drivers are properly trained and that the trucks are in operating in safe conditions.

You need an attorney to figure out whose fault it is...even if it’s partially yours.

The trucking company, truck driver, other drivers, and even municipal bodies could be liable for the accident.

You may be partially responsible for an accident. This does not disqualify you from filing a truck accident claim. If you are 10 percent responsible, then your compensation would be reduced by 10 percent. However, if you are 51 percent or more responsible, then this would limit your ability to file a claim. An attorney can advise on your best course of action.

What should you do after a truck accident?

1. If you’re able, take photos of the scene, the driver, skidmarks, vehicle damage, and debris
2. Talk to witnesses and driver of the other truck. Note if he’s intoxicated or impaired, or if there’s visible drug paraphernalia or beer cans. Note if he attempts to dispose of a "burner" cell phone that could incriminate him for texting and driving
3. Talk to an attorney so they can start gathering evidence, including the truck’s “black box” like you’d find on an airplane. Even if you contact the trucking company yourself to preserve evidence, the company probably won’t listen to you.

As soon as the accident occurs, the driver will call the trucking company, which will deploy a team of investigators, attorneys, and insurance reps to start building a defense. This will not be a neutral and impartial investigation. They will be looking exclusively for evidence against you. That’s why you need an attorney on your side as soon as possible to start building a case for you. Same applies if the victim is an incapacitated friend or family member. You can contact a lawyer on their behalf.

To learn more, contact Gregory Herrman today by calling 888-981-1283 or by submitting a contact form on this page. The consultation is free, and you owe no out-of-pocket attorney fees.

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