People call our Texas personal injury law firm every day with questions about what to do after a car or truck accident. We understand the fears and pressures they are facing. A trucking accident is a life-changing experience, and it can feel overwhelming to try to face the legal and medical challenges alone.
The Dallas truck accident lawyers at Ted Lyon Law urge you to talk with a lawyer on the phone or in person. Initial consultations are always free, and you will gain greater peace of mind once you understand your options and the process for seeking financial recovery.
Q. How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Lawyer to Handle My Truck Accident Claim?
A. It costs you nothing out of pocket to hire a personal injury attorney. That’s because our cases are handled on a contingency fee basis. Your attorney is only paid if you recover money for your injuries through a settlement offer or a verdict at trial. The attorney’s fees are then taken out as a percentage of the amount of money you recover. If you do not get compensation, you do not pay attorney’s fees.
On the home page of our website, you will see some of the awards we have won for our clients, either as a court verdict or as an insurance settlement. This will give you a sense of how much it costs to handle a case, and how much money an injured person can recover. We can explain how this may look in your specific case when we speak with you.
If you have been injured in a truck accident, call 877-833-5966 for a free consultation with one of our experienced Dallas truck accident lawyers or contact us onlineto schedule a free consultation. We have offices in Dallas, El Paso, Houston, Lubbock, McAllen, Odessa, Tyler, Wichita Falls, and Mesquite, and handle cases throughout Texas.
Q. How Do I Know Who Was at Fault? It Might Have Been Me!
A. It’s not always clear who was at fault in a crash until we’ve conducted some or a lot of investigation. If we accept your case, we are accepting the cost and the work of doing this investigation. As for fault, Texas law takes fault into account when allowing someone to bring a claim for financial compensation. But you do not need to be 100% blameless in order to recover money damages. See the Insurance Considerations page to learn more.
Q. Should I Talk to the Trucking Company’s Insurance Provider?
You may need to talk to the other party’s insurance company at some point, but we advise you not to do it until you have first talked to your own attorney. Unless you are very knowledgeable about how insurance companies operate, you could say something that would damage your case. Your own personal injury lawyer can advise you how to protect your right to recovery.
Q. The Insurance Company Offered Me a Settlement Offer. Should I Take It?
Again, we advise you first to talk to your own personal injury lawyer before you agree to anything with the insurance company. The insurer will often give you a low-ball offer at first, with the hope that you will settle for less than your injury claim is worth. Your lawyer will advise you about what is reasonable with an injury claim like yours.
Q. How Do I Know How Much My Case is Worth?
You can rely on our experience to help you understand what your case is worth. Our law firm has 50 + years of experience achieving successful verdicts and settlements in Texas personal injury and wrongful death cases.
We understand both the short-term and the long-term consequences of the serious injuries our clients face. We don’t want you to discover, 20 years in the future, that you do not have the financial resources to pay for the ongoing medical care you need. We work with medical experts to understand the likely path of your recovery and we factor in those long-term medical needs when we seek a settlement.
Q. Is There Anything I Can Do to Improve the Outcome of My Case?
Once you’ve chosen an attorney, the best thing you can do to improve the outcome of your trucking accident injury case is to work together as a team.
- Keep us informed about changes in your or your loved one’s medical condition.
- Send us copies of letters or bills. Keep us informed of calls from the insurer if you have any questions.
- Get the medical care that you need to achieve your best possible recovery, and don’t skip appointments.
- If you are worried about medical bills, we can help you negotiate with the medical provider.
We will give you regular updates on the progress of the investigation and your case.
Call for a Free Consultation and Get your Frequently Asked Questions About Truck Accidents Answered
At Ted Lyon Law, our injury attorneys are relentless when fighting for the rights of injured people. From our offices in Dallas, El Paso, Houston, Lubbock, McAllen, Odessa, Tyler, Wichita Falls, and Mesquite, we handle trucking accident cases throughout Texas. Call 877-833-5966 for a free consultation. 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.
