Aggressive and Experienced Truck and 18 Wheeler Accident Lawyers
The personal injury lawyers at Fitts Zehl, LLP have successfully resolved hundreds of car and truck accidents cases throughout Texas and the United States on behalf of ours clients in the past year alone.
Since 2007, Fitts Zehl has recovered over $100 million in damages through trial and settlement by refusing to accept inadequate settlement offers and devoting whatever resources are necessary to obtaining the maximum recovery for our clients. As a result, our trial lawyers have experience in virtually all types of commercial accident cases, including those involving 18-wheeler trucks, logging trucks, oil tankers, freight carriers, buses, delivery trucks, METRO Bus, and Fed-Ex and UPS trucks.
Contact one of Our Truck Accident Lawyers for a Free Consultation: 1-800-993-4887
If you or a loved one were injured in a truck or 18 Wheeler accident, contact us online by clicking here or call 1-800-993-4887 to schedule a free, no-commitment consultation with one of our experienced personal injury attorneys.
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations & Commercial Vehicles
Commercial vehicles and drivers must comply with numerous regulations set by the federal government. The most comprehensive and detailed of these safety rules are contained in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. These requlations place a number of limitations on the truck driver and his company. It is imperative, when hiring a lawyer, that you make sure that he or she has experience working with these regulations and working on cases involving commercial trucks and 18 wheelers.
Under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, truck drivers are required to:
- Get a certain amount of rest before operating the vehicle
- Operate the vehicle for a limited number of hours each day
- Keep a detailed log book that records the number of driving hours each day, departure from one state into another, condition of vehicle, etc.
- Obey weight restrictions
- Maintain truck safety
- Refrain from alcohol and illegal drug use
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Comply with federal regulations that govern the transportation of cargo and hazardous materials
In addition to complying with federal commercial vehicle laws, truck owners are required to maintain at least $750,000in liability insurance to cover property and personal injury damages.
Working Quickly to Investigate the Accident
The Truck Accident Lawyers at Fitts Zehl, LLP, regularly work with accident reconstruction experts in commercial vehicle accident cases to establish liability. These experts investigate the scene of the accident, take measurements of the trucks and the speed they were traveling, and gather additional information that can be obtained from the truck's black box or ECM to prove that the driver was not complying the the applicable safety laws. This investigation is critical when showing the jury or judge how the accident could have been prevented.
To prevent their vehicles from being held out of commission for an extended amount of time, trucking companies are quick to repair their vehicles after an accident. By making repairs quickly, the truck companies destroy evidence critical to the investigation and affect your chances of recovery. To prevent this from happening, our truck accident lawyers immediately send a preservation letter to the trucking company ordering them to maintain the vehicle in its post-accident condition. We then record the information gathered from inspecting the vehicle, and use it to build our case.
Aiming for Settlement, Ready for Litigation
Many times, our cases will resolve through settlement, which ensures that our clients are fully compensated without having to go to trial. When, however, the insurance company refuses to provide an adequate amount of compensation for serious injuries, we don't hesitate to file a lawsuit and begin preparing for trial. Because we regularly try cases in state and federal courts all over the state, we have the experience necessary to hold defendants and their insurance companies accountable.
School bus accidents
It is important to talk to an attorney soon after the accident because the insurance company will often try to settle the claim for an inadequate amount before you've had a chance to consult with an experienced accident lawyer.
Contact one of Our Experienced Truck Accident Lawyers for a Free Consultation: 1-800-993-4887
We offer a free initial consultation and are available for evening and weekend appointments. We work on a contingency-fee basis so that you pay nothing unless we win. Our offices are centrally located in Galleria Tower I. To contact one of our truck accident lawyers, call 1-800-993-4887 or click here.
