Truck Accident Attorney in Dallas

You Owe Us Nothing Unless We Recover for You

The truck industry is big business in America. While most truck drivers are hard-working individuals who just want to make it home safely like the rest of us, sometimes big trucking companies put their bottom lines over the safety of the general public and even the safety of their drivers.

According to the American Trucking Association, the trucking industry made $726 billion in 2015 alone. These figures exceed the gross earnings of many oil companies. Yet, among large companies grossing this amount of money, the trucking industry remains among the most dangerous. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 3,852 people were killed in large truck crashes in 2015.

If you or a loved one was hurt in a truck accident in Dallas, it is important to understand that you have rights. At the Law Offices of Robert Gregg, we work closely with victims and families to help them seek the maximum possible recovery under the law. Truck companies often have teams of accident lawyers on their side protecting their interests – you need a Dallas truck accident lawyer on your side. Choose the Law Offices of Robert Gregg.

Contact us online or call (214) 891-7536 if you or a loved one requires representation for a truck accident claim.

Truck Accident Injuries

Truck accidents can lead to devastating injuries for those who have been impacted.

Accident victims may suffer

• Traumatic brain injury
• Spinal cord injury
• Internal injury
• Broken bones
• Post-traumatic stress disorder
• Death

These injuries can impact families immensely. Some families may struggle to pay medical bills and rehabilitation expenses, while also making ends meet if a loved one has had to miss time from work to recover. Victims of an accident may also experience immense pain and suffering as a result of their injuries or disabilities.

Holding Truck Companies Accountable for Negligence

If you’ve been in a truck accident, you may initially turn to the driver as the main stakeholder responsible for your accident. The truth is that when it comes to the truck industry, there are likely many other stakeholders involved in your accident. Truck companies are required to abide by a strict set of federal and local laws. When truck companies fail to follow the law, they can put other people at risk, including other drivers on the road.

Common causes of truck accidents include:

• Failure to abide by federal hours of service laws. Too often, truck companies and shippers put pressure on drivers to deliver goods in tight or even unreasonable timeframes. This can lead to drivers choosing to falsify logs or failing to take the breaks they are legally required to take. Our firm can review truck driver’s logs and look at shipping schedules to see if logs may have been falsified. When truck drivers fail to abide by the law, they and their companies may be held accountable.
• Failure to properly maintain vehicles and abide by loading limits. When truck companies cut corners, either by using retread tires or by failing to follow a maintenance schedule, other drivers on the road can be put at risk. When brakes or tires fail, innocent drivers can be seriously hurt. Many stakeholders may be involved when trucks aren’t properly maintained — from the truck company to the parts manufacturers supplying the tires or parts.
• Drug and alcohol use. Truck companies are required to properly vet their drivers, but sometimes drivers break the law. When this happens, accidents can occur. Companies that fail to check their driver’s past driving or health records could be putting the public at risk.

If you were hurt in an accident, the Dallas truck accident attorney at the Law Offices of Robert Gregg can review the nature of your injuries, speak to adjusters, and fight to help you seek the maximum possible recovery under the law. Insurance adjusters sometimes use formulas or estimates to offer lower initial settlements than you may deserve. Avoid lowball offers and protect your rights by consulting with Attorney Robert Gregg.

Seek Justice

The trucking industry is a big business, and like any big business, individuals sometimes cut corners. However, if someone’s decision to save a little money or make more profit has resulted in your truck accident, you may be entitled to seek damages to cover your medical costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering. In the most extreme cases, victims may even be entitled to seek punitive damages.

Contact us at (214) 891-7536 to get started on your case. Your initial consultation is free of charge.