Were You Injured in a Tractor Trailer Accident?
Let Us Help You Build a Strong Case
If you or someone you love has been involved in a tractor trailer accident in the Dallas area, you probably have many questions: how did this accident happen? How do I file the necessary insurance paperwork? Should I file a personal injury lawsuit? Do I need to hire an attorney? Tractor trailer accident victims have a number of options available for seeking the compensation they need, but the truth is that these lawsuits are very complex, and can be completely overwhelming to those without extensive legal experience. Let experienced Dallas tractor trailer accident lawyer Michael Grossman from Grossman Law Offices help you build a strong case and bring those responsible for your accident to justice.
One of the most common mistake tractor trailer accident plaintiffs make is assuming that tractor trailer accidents are just like car accidents. This is not accurate, and the misconception can severely damage your case. In a typical passenger car accident, a victim seeks compensation from the negligent driver’s insurance policy. If necessary, the victim may file a lawsuit against the negligent driver for compensation. In a tractor trailer accident, however, a victim is seeking compensation from a massive commercial insurance carrier, and any lawsuit will be filed against the trucking company itself. This is due to a legal concept called respondeat superior, which holds an employer liable for the actions of his or her employee under a number of different circumstances.
Trucking companies and their drivers are regulated by the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration. These regulations require that truck drivers hold special commercial vehicle licenses in good standing. However, many truck accidents are caused by drivers who do not have a valid license. In these situations, victims can often charge a trucking company with gross negligence for failing to screen their drivers and check their driving records. In these situations, the trucking company is in violation of §383.37 of FMCSA regulations, and the truck driver is in violation of §383.51.
In other words, this means that, whenever a truck driver causes an accident, the trucking company is likely also liable. They will do everything they can to avoid accepting liability for an accident. As soon as an accident occurs, they will send a team of defense attorneys and accident recreation specialists to the scene to start building a case against you. They will look for physical evidence, witnesses reports, and they may even use your own statements against you.
Additionally, the insurance company will assign a senior insurance adjuster to your claim who has years of experience denying claims like yours. The insurance policies that cover commercial trucking companies are typically worth 50 times more than a standard passenger vehicle insurance policy, so commercial insurance carriers employ the most aggressive insurance adjusters in the business to handle their claims.
With such an organized team of professionals working against you, you need someone on your side to fight back. The legal professionals at Grossman Law Offices have twenty years of experience helping tractor trailer accident victims seek compensation for their injuries. We know how to conduct the investigation necessary to determine how your accident happened and who was at fault. We also know how to negotiate with adjusters and jury members so that your rights are protected, both inside and outside the court room. We have successfully investigated and resolved hundreds of tractor trailer accident cases, and insurance companies know how successful we have been. They often cooperate fully with our settlement demands simply because they are afraid to face our attorneys in court. In other words, we can help you secure the compensation you need as quickly and painlessly as possible. So if you or someone you love has been in a tractor trailer accident, contact Dallas tractor trailer accident lawyer Michael Grossman from Grossman Law Offices today. Let our legal professionals help you seek the compensation you need and the justice you deserve.
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