Boerne, Texas Commercial Vehicle Accident Victims

The economy of Boerne Texas is heavily reliant on pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing (including aerospace components), design and building, and agriculture. Many of these sectors require goods to be transported via commercial vehicles, making them common sights on Boerne roads. If you or a loved one has recently been in a collision with one of these service vehicles, delivery trucks, 18 wheelers and more, and suspect negligence led to the accident, you may be entitled to compensation.

The Boerne TX commercial vehicle accident lawyers at Carabin Shaw have three decades of experience representing victims who’ve suffered due to crashes just like yours. We pride ourselves on the millions of dollars we’ve recovered for our clients, and hope to do the same for you. Call 800-862-1260 to schedule your free, no-obligation case review to discuss your potential legal options moving forward.

When companies hire drivers, they have a responsibility to the general public to select and train careful and capable drivers. In addition, drivers are required to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License to operate a vehicle weighing more than 26,000 pounds. If transporting passengers, hazardous materials, etc., additional permits may be required. This means that these drivers underwent special training and developed skills to be legally competent enough to operate these big vehicles.

Unfortunately, accidents still happen. While some are unavoidable, a great deal are caused by the negligence of the commercial vehicle driver, the affiliated company, or even a third party. That’s where a Boerne, Texas 18-wheeler accident lawyer comes in handy; an experienced attorney will thoroughly investigate the cause of your accident and hold all responsible parties accountable.

Negligent accidents may be caused by factors such as:

• Driver inexperience
• Drivers unfamiliar with the area
• Speeding
• Distracted driving
• Fatigued driving
• Driving while under the influence
• Unbalanced loads
• Cargo shifts
• Unsafe lane changes or turns
• Tailgating
• Vehicle defects or malfunctions
• And more

If you are unsure of what caused your accident but suspect negligence may have been at play, contact the trusted Texas lawyers at Carabin Shaw.

At Carabin Shaw, we handle all types of commercial vehicle accidents including, but not limited to:

• 18 wheelers, tractor trailers, large trucks, etc.
• Delivery trucks
• Box trucks
• Garbage trucks
• Shuttle vans
• Transportation buses
• Vehicles transporting hazardous materials
• And more

Generally a commercial vehicle is defined in Texas as a self-propelled or towed vehicle that weighs less than 48,000 pounds that is used to transport passengers or cargo on behalf of a company or organization. If you are unclear as to whether your accident was with a passenger or commercial vehicle, the Boerne personal injury attorneys at Carabin Shaw can help regardless. We’ve represented clients all over Texas who have been involved in accidents with all types of vehicles and have successfully pursued compensation negligence.

Accidents with commercial vehicles involve multiple parties including the driver of the vehicle, the company or organization that owns the vehicle, potentially multiple insurance companies, additional third parties, and more. Because of the complexities of such cases, it’s strongly recommended to hire a commercial vehicle collision lawyer in Boerne who has knowledge of the state and federal regulations of such vehicles. Our attorneys at Carabin Shaw will assist you with paperwork, communicating with these various parties, negotiating, and representing you in court if necessary.

Some other notable differences between commercial vehicle accidents and passenger auto accidents include:

• More severe injuries and damage due to the significantly larger size of these vehicles
• Higher insurance coverage limits
• Potential for a multiple-car crash
• Strict vehicle maintenance schedules (deviation from this schedule can lead to equipment failures that led to an accident)

At Carabin Shaw, our attorneys are committed to representing victims of negligence, never big organizations or companies. After a severe accident, your focus should be on healing and recovery; we handle the legal aspects for you, and you don’t owe us a penny unless your case is won.

Read over our client reviews to see how we’ve helped victims just like you recover the damages they are owed for their physical and emotional injuries. Our team is standing by 24/7 to speak with you at 800-862-1260. English and Spanish-speaking professionals are available.

For more information:

• DPS Texas
• Texas Public Law