Truck Accident Attorney - FAQ

in Houston, Texas

Do laws exist that attempt to prevent Truck Accidents?

Yes. Both federal and state regulations exist in order to ensure that other automobile operators are not put at additional risk while sharing the roadway with trucks. Since truck companies operate by attempting to deliver goods as efficiently as possible, occasionally they may sidestep these regulations. If a truck accident occurs and a company or truck operator has violated trucking regulations, then you may be entitled to financial compensation.

Trucking regulations:

• Limit driving time
• Require truck drivers to maintain a log
• Regulate the weight of vehicles

Are Truck Accidents more fatal than automobile accidents?

Since automobile accidents generally involve two vehicles of comparable size and weight, the likelihood of a person sustaining a fatal injury in a truck accident is far higher.

How do most truck accidents occur?

Numerous factors may cause truck accidents, many of which stem from the importance of a trucker meeting his company's deadlines. Common causes of truck accidents include:

• Driver error
• Trucker fatigue
• Poor truck maintenance
• Trucks that exceed their weight limit
• Hazardous road conditions
• Unseen obstacles
• Defective tires

An insurance company is offering me money to settle right now. Should I accept?

Never settle before consulting with an experienced, truck accident attorney. The insurance providers that represent trucking companies employ an array of tactics designed to pressure victims to drop legal proceedings and accept a nominal sum of money for their damages. Their settlement is almost never equal to what you are really entitled to recover.

Even if you have medical bills stacking up, a skilled truck accident attorney will make certain that the negligent parties are held accountable for damages inflicted.

The trucking company keeps telling me they will take me to court. What should I do?

Again, consult with an experienced, truck accident lawyer. With proper representation at your side, the intimidation tactics of truck companies and their lawyers will be proven irrelevant. You have the right to an attorney and to seek compensation for the damages their negligence caused.

What am I entitled to?

If you have been injured in a truck accident, you may be entitled to financial compensation for:

• Loss of wages
• Medical bills
• Car rental payments
• Car repairs
• Physical and emotional hardships
• Diminished earning capacity

At Kennedy Hodges, L.L.P., we have experience taking on major trucking companies. Our attorneys understand the true worth of your case and will not settle for less. If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident, please contact our truck accident attorneys today and schedule your personal consultation at our Houston, Texas office.