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Accidents Caused by CDL Drivers



As an Arlington, TX personal injury lawyer, I know that 18 wheeler trucks are among the deadliest vehicles on the roads in and around the DFW Metroplex. Semis and tractor trailers are such a common sight on I-20, US-360 and I-30 that we often don’t recognize the potential danger they represent. After all, all truckers must possess a commercial driver’s license (CDL) in order to operate a big rig – they are qualified and professional drivers. They have to be. Unfortunately, even experienced CDL drivers make mistakes. When they do, the results are frequently disastrous – often causing severe injuries and fatalities to other innocent road users.

If you or a loved one has been hurt as a result of the negligent actions of a truck operator or commercial motor carrier, then it is important that you research your legal options. If the trucking company’s insurance representative is urging you to accept a settlement check soon after the crash occurred, then you should double you caution – most likely they are only offering you money because they know that if you once you seek help from an attorney, you’d quickly discover that you are actually entitled to far more compensation under Texas law.


Damages You May Be Entitled To

In theory, making a civil claim for compensation against the at-fault CDL driver’s employer (or their insurance provider) is no different from making a claim for property damage resulting from a fender bender or more serious traffic collision. However, because a bodily injury or wrongful death claim is typically of a much higher value than a property damage claim, the insurance company will often make it difficult for the accident victim or their relatives to recover the full and fair compensation they are owed. These costs typically include any related medical expenses (both those already incurred and those expected to incur in the future) and any loss of income due to you being incapacitated (or in the event of a wrongful death claim, any income the deceased would have provided to their household had they not been killed). It is also possible to recover compensation due to the physical and mental pain and suffering you have endured as a result of the wreck, as well as the loss of enjoyment of life you must now endure.

Don’t Delay – Get Legal Advice Today

Any time you have been injured in an Arlington multi-vehicle accident, it is important that you consult with a board certified trial lawyer as soon as possible. In truck crash cases, it is even more critical because your injuries are likely to be extremely serious – which means the stakes are so much higher. The insurance company will not offer you the full and fair compensation you deserve. You’re going to have to fight for it.

Call the Anderson Law Firm today to schedule your free, no obligation consultation. You may call us toll free at 800-354-6275 or call locally in Arlington at 817-294-1900. Alternatively, you may contact us online and an attorney will return your call as soon as possible.


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One of the most common questions a new client has is “What is my case worth?”

The truth is that it is extremely difficult to estimate any injury claim's value until the injured party has ended medical treatment and is either well or as well as he or she is going to get. Only then can you truly put a figure on the damages that should be sought.


There is nothing worse than settling a claim too soon because once you settle, it's final. If your conditions worsen after prematurely accepting a settlement then you have no choice but to pay any additional medical bills yourself. Once your case settles, you cannot force the insurance company to also pay for your medical care in the future.