Laredo TX Commercial Vehicle Accident Attorneys Advocating for and Supporting Victims

With more than 1,000 transportation-related businesses in Laredo, this Texas port sees many commercial vehicles on the roadways daily. Large trucks provide an essential function but create road hazards for other motorists. The size and weight of a semi compared to a standard passenger vehicle puts the latter at a significant disadvantage in a crash. Victims often suffer injuries that alter the course of their lives, impacting their ability to work and even care for themselves.

The Laredo lawyers at Carabin Shaw advocate for victims of commercial vehicle accidents, helping them seek damages for their injuries and losses. We offer our services on a contingency-fee-basis, so our clients don’t pay us until we win their case. We also provide free case reviews 24/7 in English or Spanish at 800-862-1260.

Texas has seen more than 19,000 crashes involving large trucks annually since 2021. Hundreds of accident victims were killed, and thousands were injured. Laredo’s Webb County had nearly 800 of those accidents in 2023 alone, taking the lives of three and seriously wounding 12. Each number represents lives drastically changed in an instant, from families grieving the loss of a loved one to injured victims learning to cope with debilitating injuries.

Tragically, victims are not always at fault for these crashes. A truck driver or company that fails to follow state and federal regulations may be responsible. Fortunately, trucking companies must keep meticulous records of driver hours, vehicle inspections, and other data that can help build your case. Unfortunately, companies are not usually forthcoming with this information for accident victims, but personal injury attorneys know how to secure the evidence necessary to prove your case.

Commercial vehicle accidents are complex. Multiple parties are sometimes involved, and while data is available for the investigation, it can be challenging to retrieve. The advocacy of a personal injury team is invaluable to your case. Your lawyers know commercial vehicle regulations in Texas and will investigate your accident to see if any laws were violated. If so, they will hold the violators responsible for your injuries and losses, seeking the damages you deserve.

Some victims try to navigate the aftermath of an accident without professional assistance. They may think filing a claim with the at-fault party’s insurance company will provide them with all the necessary compensation. Sadly, insurance companies exist for their profit margin and not for the best interests of accident victims. Insurance representatives look for ways to reduce or deny your claim. Your legal team protects you from unscrupulous insurance companies to ensure you receive sufficient damages to cover all your expenses.

Determining fault is the first step in building your personal injury claim. Next, your local Texas attorney must prove that the at-fault party’s negligence caused the accident and your injuries. Negligence is a failure to behave with a reasonable person’s level of care and requires proof of these elements:

• The at-fault party owed the victim a legal duty of care
• The party breached that duty
• The breach caused harm to the accident victim

The victim’s injuries and subsequent losses and expenses must directly result from the at-fault party’s breach. If that is the case, accident victims can seek damages, including:

• Economic damages to reimburse for lost wages, property damage, and medical bills
• Non-economic damages for physical and emotional pain, such as emotional distress and loss of consortium

An experienced personal injury legal team knows how to calculate the value of a case and will fight to ensure their clients receive all the damages they deserve. Check our client reviews to see how Carabin Shaw has done that for other victims like you.

Injuries after a commercial vehicle accident can leave you hurting and discouraged. Our compassionate Laredo lawyers understand the frustrations of the legal process and advocate for your rights so you can focus on your recovery. Contact our law firm toll-free now at 800-862-1260.

For more information:

• FMCSA
• TX DoT
• TX Regulations
• Cornell Law