At Ted Lyon Law, we have dedicated our law practice to helping injured people achieve financial recovery after a car, truck, or big rig accident. With our 50 years of handling trucking injury claims in the Dallas area, we’ll be the first to tell you how Dallas truck accident crashes differ from car accidents. Contact Ted Lyon Law for representation from our skilled truck collision attorneys.
Why Do Trucking Accidents Result in Very Serious Injuries?
Because of their size and weight, cars and passenger trucks involved in a collision with a big rig are different from regular crashes, as they typically leave vehicles totaled and their Dallas passengers suffering from life-altering injuries. These injuries can include:
Unfortunately, serious injuries of this nature can result in death.
Liability for Trucking Accidents is Often Shared by Multiple Parties
These cases also differ from car accidents as a trucking accident injury attorney must be prepared to manage a complex investigation with many parties in Dallas. Trucking accidents don’t just involve two drivers. They involve the truck driver (who may be a self-employed contractor) as well as the trucking company that hired them. They may involve a truck maintenance company. They may involve the shipper and those at the loading dock. And they may involve the truck manufacturer or a trucking parts manufacturer, if defective truck parts are to blame.
In order to maximize your financial recovery, our law firm will need to conduct an in-depth investigation to uncover fault, usually working with multiple insurance companies.
Trucking Injury Lawsuits Span Multiple States
Another complicating factor in interstate trucking injury cases that diverts from more common Dallas car crashes is the fact that the parties may be based in multiple states. While the injured person lives in Texas, the truck driver may be from Illinois, and the trucking company may be headquartered in Delaware. Why would this matter? The companies or their insurers could argue about which court to use for a lawsuit. Should the case be argued in a state court in Texas or in a federal court?
The trucking injury attorneys at Ted Lyon Law know the complex rules of civil procedure that govern interstate cases like these. They understand the practices and procedures used to litigate in federal courts, and we have lawyers admitted to practice in those courts.
Call for a Free Consultation with a Dallas Trucking Accident Lawyer
After a truck crash, it is important to understand how Dallas truck crashes differ from car accidents. When you need a highly experienced law firm on your side in a complex trucking accident case, count on Ted Lyon Law. Call 877-833-5966 for a free consultation. We handle all personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. That means we only earn a fee if we win your case.
Learn more about our trucking injury attorneys. Our firm has been recognized in many ways over the years, including selection to the Super Lawyers list and an AV Preeminent Rating* in Martindale-Hubbell’s peer review rating system.
*AV Preeminent is a certification mark of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell ratings fall into two categories: legal ability and ethical standards.
