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Can I Handle My Truck Wreck Injury Claim Without a Lawyer?


Very soon after you've been injured in a traffic collision involving a commercial truck, your life is going to change drastically. This will be immediately obvious if you've suffered life-threatening injuries such as traumatic brain trauma, amputations or paralysis. But even if your injuries are less severe, you should be prepared for everything which is about to happen. Your personal life is going to alter considerably. It could be that you will be hospitalized for weeks or months which you recover for your injuries. It's quite possible that you'll need long-term physical therapy or regular chiropractic treatment. Maybe you will be unfit to return to work in the foreseeable future - possibly even never.

Within days of the wreck, the phone will start ringing and the commercial trucking company's representatives or their insurance adjustor will be calling, trying to get you to give a statement so that they can make you a lowball offer and save themselves as much money as possible. You'll also likely be courted by dozens of ambulance chasers desperate to make a quick buck off your misfortune. These so-called lawyers give my profession a bad name. They are not legally allowed to directly solicit accident victims within 30 days of the crash, but they do it anyway. You must be prepared for this.

As overwhelming as the situation might be, you probably are still hesitant to actually hire an attorney to represent your case. After the sleazy phonecalls I wouldn't blame you. But I do think it's important that you make an informed decision and that you fully understand your legal rights and all the options available to you. My law firm offers complete free initial consultations to truck wreck injury victims and there is absolutely no obligation to sign with us. Not every accident victims needs to hire a Texas personal injury lawyer. There are some situations where you can definitely handle the claim for compensation process perfectly fine on your own. However, I have seen far too many individuals ruin their shot at getting the full and fair compensation they are entitled to simply because they did not get the legal advice and representation that they needed.

Give me a call, we'll talk about your personal situation, and I'll explain what I think you should do and why.

In the meantime, here are a few things to remember which should help you through those first few days immediately after the accident:
  • You do not have to talk to the insurance adjustor. Don't give them a recorded statement. Don't give them authorization to pull your medical records. Do not sign anything.
  • If the insurance company sends you a check, don't accept it and certainly do not cash it. Their goal is to close the case as quickly and as cheaply as possible. If you accept any money from them you will in effect ruin your chance to recover the damages you actually need.
  • Listen to your doctor. Do whatever your doctor recommends. Any crash - especially those involving 18-wheelers - can mean significant injuries. Make sure that you get the best treatment available to you. Failure to comply with your doctor's orders could be used against you later by the insurance company.
  • Use your health insurance. That's what you pay your monthly premiums for. If you have Personal Injury Protection or MedPay, you can also use that to cover the co-pay and the deductibles. If you don't have health insurance, consider contacting a PI attorney who can make sure you get the medical treatment you need by giving the doctor a letter of protection, which means they will be paid out of any future settlement you receive.

Truck wrecks often cause very serious injuries, so it's important that you expect the trucking company and their insurance provider to be aggressive in trying to minimize their losses. It may well be that yours might be a situation where you can handle it alone, but make sure you speak to an experienced attorney before you make a decision which could have enormous unknown consequences.

Call me today for a no fee consultation. Call toll free at 800-354-6275 or call locally in Fort Worth at 817-294-1900 or in Dallas at 214-327-8000. You can also request a complimentary copy of my book 15 Mistakes That Will Wreck Your Texas Accident Claim.


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