Dallas Bus and Truck Accidents

In Dallas, Irving, and Richardson you hear about daily accidents during commutes on the major highways, like Highway 75, I-30 and I-35. Unfortunately, because Texas is so close to the border, we have a higher-than-normal ratio of commercial trucks and large vehicles on the road.

Accidents in North Texas with tractor-trailers or buses can cause serious injuries, as these vehicles are twice the size of normal cars and capable of inflicting great damage. The National Highway Safety Traffic Administration recorded 23,000 injuries from wrecks which involved large trucks in 2008, and some of those happened in the DFW metroplex.

Detailed Investigations of Dallas Truck Wrecks Are Not An Option- They're Required Dallas truck wrecks are some of the most devastating motor vehicle accidents that you can encounter. Semi-trucks and buses are significantly larger than cars, and typically involve much more damage to cars than other types of accidents. At the Anderson Law Firm, we want to make sure you get the settlement you deserve for your injuries.

Because these Dallas bus and truck accidents are so serious, and can be difficult to prosecute, you need an experienced attorney on your side. The Anderson Law Firm has an in-house investigator, accident reconstructionists on retainer, and the experience necessary to uncover everything we need to know for your case. A quick and thorough investigation is the key to getting you the best possible compensation for your Dallas semi-truck or bus wreck.

Tractor-trailer cases can be difficult to litigate, because even if they occur in the Dallas/Irving/Richardson area, they fall under federal regulation. An attorney who does not understand federal regulations will not ask the questions you need to know to put together the best possible case. With our experienced investigator in-house at the Anderson Law Firm, we can gather all the details and make sure you have the full protection of the law behind you. We know how to investigate Dallas truck accidents and bus wrecks, and we will use that experience to get your case done correctly.

Truck Wrecks In Texas - Statistics and Facts
Dallas tractor-trailer statistics indicate the entire state of Texas has a disproportionally high number of semi-truck crashes. Do you know the statistics for Texas large truck and bus accidents?

• In 75% of tractor-trailer related accidents, the fatalities were the people in the cars and other vehicles - not the truck driver or occupants;
• Of all the fatal traffic accidents in Dallas and Texas in general, 10% involve tractor-trailers;
• 10% of fatal traffic accidents in the entire United States happened in Texas, which is triple the rate of many other states, and higher than every other state in the nation;
• 18-wheeler wrecks nationwide injure 100,000 people per year;
• Large truck collisions in 2008 killed 4,229 people;
• Almost 20% of tractor-trailer wrecks are accidents where the truck itself was rear-ended, due to cars not being able to stop or colliding with the truck in some other way;
• Nearly 63% of 18-wheeler wrecks involved front-end collisions, in the form of head-on collisions with vehicles on the road or the trucks themselves being unable to stop.

Semi-Truck Accidents In Dallas Create Catastrophic Injures
One in every nine traffic-related deaths in 2007 was a semi-truck or large vehicle death. Whether you are in Dallas or some other part of the country, your risk of being seriously injured by a tractor-trailer, bus or other large vehicle is far higher than injuries from other accidents. Because these large vehicles weigh more than 10,000 pounds, they inflict catastrophic injuries when accidents do occur. Only 4% of vehicles registered are semi-trucks, but they cause 8% of traffic fatalities.

The types of injuries you sustain in bus or tractor-trailer accidents are tragic. You could suffer from internal bleeding, lacerations, amputations, crush injuries, punctures, broken bones, or the injuries can even be worse.

Medical Bills For Dallas 18-Wheeler Accidents Can Quickly Grow Out Of Control
Medical bills in any traffic accident case are complicated, but bills caused by truck accidents or bus accidents are even worse. Insurers don't pay for medical treatments ahead of time; you will have to bill your insurance or agree to pay yourself and then seek reimbursement from the negligent trucker's insurance company. Insurance adjustors are trained in the art of how not to pay claims, though - but we can help you get your medical bills paid.

If you've never had a serious motor vehicle injury before, you might not have any idea of how expensive these injuries can be. For the types of catastrophic injuries you might see I a Dallas tractor-trailer or bus accident, you could be looking at:

• Over $10,000 for diagnostic tests, x-rays and other emergency room treatments;
• Roughly $50,000 for a five-day hospital stay after your Dallas truck accident;
• If you need surgery, $30,000 to $50,000 is easy to wrack up for internal bleeding, organ failure or severely broken bones;
• Up to $5,000 or more for ongoing treatment with specialists and your general care physician;
• Approximately $1,050 for a simple ambulance ride to the hospital;
• Up to $10,000 to have physical therapy for 12 weeks, twice a week - the average length of recovery for a severe injury. In reality, it could be significantly longer.

All of these bills add up quickly. You could easily find yourself with more than $100,000 in bills for your Dallas semi-truck accident, or even more for additional treatment or the multiple surgeries that could be required if you have a severe injury.

Coming up with the cash to pay these bills is stressful. Don't let the insurance company deny your claim. The Anderson Law Firm can help you get your North Texas truck or bus wreck bills paid.

A Free Consultation Can Save Your Case
You have a limited window to pursue your Dallas truck or bus accident case. It is vital that you get an investigation started as quickly as possible to gather the relevant facts. The longer you wait after an accident to begin the investigation, the more likely you are to find that relevant facts have slipped away, and you may not have all the information you need to successfully pursue your bus or 18-wheeler accident case.

Sit down with the Anderson Law Firm for a free consultation, with absolutely no obligation. We can tell you about your rights in Dallas truck or bus accident cases. At the very least, you should know that the Texas Statute of Limitations places a two-year restriction on when you can file your case.

Do not try to sort through the insurance company issues wondering how your bills are going to get paid on your own. Schedule your free, no-obligation consultation with us, and let us help you figure out how to resolve your case.