What to Do If You’ve Been Injured by a Commercial Driver

If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, the most important thing you can do is to get medical attention for your injuries and for anyone else injured in the truck accident. While you are much more likely to have severe, even catastrophic injuries following a truck accident, if you are physically able, take photographs of the scene of the accident, exchange contact and insurance information with the truck driver, get contact information for any witnesses, and ask the police officer at the scene when you can pick up a copy of the police report. Once you are home, contact your own insurance company, then find an El Paso truck accident lawyer who can help you through the claims process.

What is the Truck Accident Claim Process?

Step 1—Call us immediately (free of charge). The trucking company has already employed lawyers and investigators at work to avoid responsibility for causing your accident. CALL NOW

Step 2—Once hired, we have a rapid response team, including accident reconstructionists and trucking industry experts, ready to investigate the crash and preserve favorable evidence to help with your claim.

Step 3—We’ll help get the medical treatment and compensation you need and deserve for your losses.

Dedicated Representation for Victims of Serious Accidents

Large semi-trucks and tractor-trailers cause extensive damage when they are involved in vehicle collisions. Mainly due to their immense size and weight, these trucks can seriously injure or kill other motorists when accidents occur.

Often, such accidents are the result of negligence—on the part of the truck driver, the trucking company, or even the truck manufacturer. When this is the case, the negligent party or parties are responsible for your injuries. Harmonson Law Firm can help you fight for the just recovery you are owed after you suffer life-altering injuries in a trucking collision.

Our El Paso truck accident lawyer has more than 19 years of experience handling all types of complex personal injury cases, including those that involve commercial vehicles. These types of cases are often incredibly difficult and complicated because commercial trucking insurance companies will do everything in their power to devalue or deny your rightful claim. This is why it’s incredibly important that you have a seasoned attorney on your side.

What Are the Most Common Causes of Trucking Accidents?

There are many factors that come into play for any type of motor vehicle accident, but a trucking accident is very different from a “normal” car accident because of the large size of the truck and the increased risk of catastrophic injury and death.

Every year, approximately 500,000 trucking accidents occur across the United States, including throughout Texas and New Mexico. The catastrophic truth is that in truck accidents, 98% of fatalities occur to individuals in passenger vehicles. Many of these accidents can be attributed to negligence. And unfortunately, these accidents are more common than you think.

Why? Because trucking companies put profit over safety by pushing their drivers to stay on the road for extremely long periods of time in order to make more money. The leading causes of trucking crashes are driver fatigue and exhaustion, driver error, and long hours of service violations.

Here’s a full list of the most common causes of trucking accidents:

Harmonson Law Firm has the experience, resources, and understanding of applicable law to properly pursue liability against the trucking company in your case. Our El Paso truck accident lawyer has more than 16 years of experience handling all types of personal injury claims. In every case, we are committed to working toward the maximum recovery you are owed.

How Do I Know if I Have a Valid Truck Accident Claim?

Speaking to an attorney from Harmonson Law Firm will let you know whether you have a valid claim for damages or not. Your attorney will comprehensively evaluate the accident, determining whether the fault is clear or must be proven through an investigation, and what your injury damages will be. He or she will also determine how long your injuries are expected to last, and whether they will prevent you from returning to work (and how long). Your attorney can then tell you whether you have a valid truck accident claim or not.

How Can I Choose the Best Truck Accident Lawyer for Me?

At Harmonson Law Firm, we know that you have choices when you are looking for an El Paso truck accident lawyer. We also know that we can not only offer you every benefit that a large law firm can offer, but we also provide the highly individualized attention and care of a smaller firm. Attorneys Clark Harmonson and Hadley Huchton have been helping people in similar situations for many years. We are experienced and highly skilled, yet compassionate and understanding. We believe that once you talk to one of our attorneys, you will immediately see why Harmonson Law Firm is the best choice for you, your family, and your future. 

Helping Good People Injured in Bad Accidents—How the Harmonson Law Firm Can Help

At Harmonson Law Firm, we understand how devastating trucking accidents are for victims and their loved ones. Severe injuries often require ongoing medical treatment, expensive surgeries, lifelong physical and cognitive rehabilitation therapy, in-home care, loss of income due to temporary or permanent disabilities, and extreme emotional distress. In very severe cases, you may be facing unexpected funeral costs and the pain of losing your loved one.

No matter your unique situation, our attorney is here to provide you with the compassionate legal guidance you need and the sound representation you deserve. Our legal team is committed to your case, working toward an optimal outcome that meets your goals and needs. 

Don’t wait to get help! Contact us at (915) 233-6427 to learn more about how our firm can help you. We offer free initial consultations.