Here in Texas, there are so many more commercial trucks driving across the state because of our close proximity to the border. Unfortunately, this means the chance for an accident with a tractor-trailer or bus more than twice your size is greatly increased. In the Fort Worth-Arlington-Dallas Metroplex, major highways like I-20, I-30 and I-35 cause daily accidents during the big commutes. All of us hear news reports about roadways constantly being slowed due to dangerous accidents involving 18-wheelers.

18-WHEELER ACCIDENTS CAUSE DEVASTATING INJURIES

Tractor-trailers are huge. You're looking at a vehicle weighing more than 10,000 pounds; the injuries sustained in a semi-truck wreck are far more severe than a regular car accident. 18-wheelers only account for 4% of all vehicles registered, but they account for 8% of all vehicles involved in fatal crashes; one out of every nine traffic fatalities in 2007 was caused by a tractor-trailer or other large truck. When you tangle with a semi-truck that weighs more than 10,000 pounds, the injuries you sustain are devastating. You could be looking at crush injuries, amputations, lacerations, punctures, broken bones, internal bleeding - or possibly even death.

BUS AND SEMI-TRUCK ACCIDENTS CREATE MOUNTING MEDICAL BILLS

Our firm can help guide you through the medical process. The insurance company who represents the negligent trucking company will never pay for any medical treatment up front. Even if you have health insurance, many insurers don't want to pay for treatment involving bus or semi-truck wrecks because they take the position that the vehicle insurer should pay. How do your bills get paid, then? We can help.

You know that tractor-trailer wrecks cause serious injuries. Do you have any idea how costly these injuries can be? Here's an example of the type of medical bills you might see if you're involved in a bus or large truck accident:

• $1,050 for an ambulance
• $10,000 in the emergency room, including x-rays and other diagnostic tests
• $30,000 to $50,000 for surgery if you should find yourself with severely broken bones, internal bleeding, or organ failure
• $50,000 for 5 days in the hospital following the tractor-trailer accident
• $10,000 for physical therapy, twice a week for 12 weeks
• $5,000 in follow-up visits with doctors and specialists

Your truck accident bills could easily add up to over $100,000, and that's not counting the cost of multiple surgeries or ongoing treatment due to extremely severe injuries. Don't get stuck with these bills; let our firm help you get them paid.

THOROUGH INVESTIGATIONS OF TRUCK WRECKS - A MUST!

We understand that your injuries can be devastating and long-lasting from accidents involving tractor-trailers and busses. That's why we want to help you get the best attention and compensation possible for your injuries. Because of the seriousness of injuries caused by semi-trucks and other large commercial vehicles, it's important to have an experienced attorney to fight on your behalf. With the help of our in-house investigator and ability to retain accident reconstructionists, we will work to immediately uncover and gather all the facts relevant to your case. We do this and many other things to get you the best possible compensation for your injuries.

Especially with truck accidents, it's vital to complete a thorough investigation as quickly as possible. Semi-trucks fall under federal regulation, so an attorney who isn't familiar with these federal laws might not ask the right questions or gather the right information to make an effective semi-truck wreck investigation. You need an experienced attorney who knows what questions to ask and has trained investigators in-house to gather the details of your case, and ensure you can prosecute to the full extent of the law. Our firm understands the intricacies of investigating bus and truck wrecks, and we have the resources on hand to see that it's done right.

TEXAS TRUCK ACCIDENT STATISTICS

Because Texas is such a commuter corridor for tractor-trailers and other large trucks, we have a disproportionally high number of 18-wheelers in our state. How do we stack up in semi-truck accident statistics?

• 455 tractor-trailers involved in fatal accidents in Texas in 2007
• 10% of fatal motor vehicle accidents in Texas involve semi-trucks
• Texas accounts for almost 10% of fatal accidents in the United States - more than any other state nationwide, and triple the rate of most states
• Texas leads the nation in tractor-trailer fatalities, but how do these accidents break down nationwide? To give you an idea of how dangerous semi-truck collisions can be, here are some national statistics:
• 4,808 people were killed in large truck collisions in 2007
• 75% of semi-truck fatalities were occupants of the other vehicles; not the tractor-trailer occupants
• Over 100,000 people were injured in semi-truck wrecks
• 63% of fatal tractor-trailer wrecks were front-end collisions; either trucks unable to stop, or head-on collisions with other vehicles
• Nearly 20% of 18-wheeler accidents involved the truck being rear-ended; cars unable to stop or otherwise hitting the back of the truck

DON'T WAIT UNTIL IT'S TOO LATE

If you or someone you love has been injured in a wreck with an 18-wheeler or any kind of commercial truck or bus, don't hesitate to call. A free consultation never hurts, so sit down with us to learn about your rights. For example, in Texas, the statue of limitations requires that your lawsuit be filed within two years of the date of the accident. Remember, though, that vital investigations need to be done as soon as possible after the 18-wheeler wreck. If you wait too long, important details are lost and you might have trouble prosecuting your bus or truck accident case.

Don't wait until it's too late. Please give us a call so our firm can get started helping you. We can help you recover medical bills from semi-truck accidents, lost wages from tractor-trailer wrecks and make sure you get the justice you deserve. Don't suffer the stress of wondering how your bills are going to get paid; sit down and talk with us, and we can figure out a plan together.

Mark A. Anderson is a Board Certified Personal Injury Trial Lawyer who will get moving on your case immediately to make sure your legal rights are protected and your claim value is maximized. He has successfully helped out many truck accident victims and their families in the past. If you or a family member has suffered an injury as the result of a trucking accident, you can contact our office at 817-294-1900 or feel free to Contact Us Online.