Boerne TX 18 Wheeler Crash - Passenger Rights and Seeking Compensation

Although Boerne, TX has a small population of a little over 20,000, this south-central Texas town is busy. Its proximity to San Antonio and juncture with Interstate 10 means that Boerne is faced with a significant amount of 18-wheeler traffic. These large transportation vehicles can create a hazard on the road, and when their drivers are negligent, accidents can be catastrophic. Victims of these accidents should seek compensation with the help of Boerne personal injury attorneys at Carabin Shaw.

Trucking accidents often have multiple victims, including the drivers and passengers of all vehicles involved in the wreck. Hiring an 18 wheeler passenger injury attorney in Texas means that the victims can seek compensation for medical bills, property damage, time off of work, and other costly outcomes. If you suspect negligence to be the cause of your accident, seek assistance from Carabin Shaw by calling our toll-free number at 800-862-1260 and speak to available English and Spanish speaking staff 24/7.

If you are injured in and 18-wheeler accident near Boerne, the Texas Department of Transportation recommends that you do the following:

• Make sure that all injured people are receiving care.
• If possible, move your vehicle to a safe place away from traffic.
• Exchange contact and insurance information with all parties.
• Collect evidence such as witness information, photos, police reports, etc. in preparation for a potential lawsuit.

Your auto insurance company typically requires you to report an accident regardless of fault, but you should not discuss or admit fault. Call an attorney as soon as you can after making sure everyone is safe. You must also report the accident to police if anyone is hurt, injured, or there is damage exceeding $1,000. Immediate report of collision is required by law.

The trauma that arises from 18-wheeler accidents is heightened because of the size of the vehicle involved and the subsequent potential for worsened injuries. The costs associated with the accident adds insult to injury.

Texas is a comparative negligence state, which means that the liability of an accident will be apportioned to the two parties based on their percentage of fault. This means that injured parties should consider filing a lawsuit if they believe the other party was mostly at fault.

Lawsuits are complicated, and mistakes can prevent victims from receiving the compensation they deserve. That is why hiring a lawyer is a smart decision. Professional and experienced legal representation ensures a quicker and more successful claim.

Texas insurance law requires you to have coverage of $30,000 per person and $60,000 per accident. It also requires $25,000 of coverage for property damage. This is to financially protect people from an accident where you are at-fault.

Assuming an at-fault party has similar state minimum liability limits, it may not be enough to cover your medical bills. When you consider the cost of an ambulance ride, hospital stay, and the time it takes to heal, an 18-wheeler accident can be quite costly.

The experienced legal team at Carabin Shaw offers timely and compassionate legal counsel to help you get through the legal process as easily as possible. Our team understands how stressful it can be to financially recover from an accident while also healing physically and emotionally.

Our successful cases have helped our clients to win millions of dollars over the years, and we are proud to have helped them become whole again. It can be difficult to find a lawyer you trust, which is why we encourage you to read our client reviews and find out more about us.

We offer our services on a contingency-fee basis, which means we only get paid if you win your case. Contact Carabin Shaw by calling 800-862-1260 today for a free case review, and find out how you can receive compensation for your losses following an 18-wheeler accident.

For more information:

• Cornell Law
• Texas Statutes