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Office Address:
11200 Westheimer
Suite #620
Houston, TX 77042
Phone Numbers:
Office:713-800-1151
Fax: 281-602-7735
Principal office is located in Houston, Tx
Truck Accident Attorneys
Accidents involving 18-wheelers, tractor-trailers, or semi-trucks are usually catastrophic. These cases are often more complex than car accident cases. The trucking industry is heavily regulated, and claims on behalf of injury victims in Texas can often be brought against both the truck driver AND the trucking company.
Victims of truck accidents are entitled to compensation for property damage, medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and for permanent injury or disfigurement. Please be aware that adjusters and insurers may try to take advantage of victims who are not represented by an attorney experienced in Texas accident law.
The truck accident attorneys at Richard J. Plezia & Associates have recovered literally hundreds of millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for our clients, and we've represented injured plaintiffs in claims against automobile insurance companies for over 30 years.
Comprehensive Legal Representation for Truck Accident Victims
Truck accidents make up a small portion of Texas personal injury and wrongful death claims, and they cannot be considered routine. Each accident must be investigated individually to establish case specifics.
Our experience in Texas truck accident litigation is extensive. The trucking accident lawyers of Richard J. Plezia & Associates are adept at assessing the physical principles of the accident, the medical evidence used to evaluate injuries, and the economic and accounting principles required to evaluate losses. We provide the strongest possible representation.
We Protect Your Best Interests
Do not count on the insurance company to look out for your best interests. It's rare that an accident victim will "come out ahead" in an injury settlement without consulting a lawyer.
If we handle your case, there will be no advance fees or other advance payments required. If you recover nothing, you owe us nothing.
We invite you to call 713-800-1151 to speak with an experienced personal injury attorney at Richard J. Plezia & Associates if you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident. We provide free consultations.
What Should You Do If In a Truck Accident?
1. First and foremost, get appropriate medical attention. Your health is the first priority, as well as the health of anyone else involved in the truck accident.
2. Second, if possible, call the police. Truck drivers will sometimes accept responsibility at the scene and discourage you from calling the police. Then, after everyone is gone, they start denying responsibility. It is perfectly appropriate, and a good idea, to make sure the police come and take statements, investigate the truck wreck, etc.
3. If you are able, get the contact information for the truck driver and any witnesses. Get insurance information. Make sure that later on, you will have witnesses to back up your version of what happened.
4. Take photographs if possible. Photos are almost always helpful. Like they say, "a picture says a thousand words." This is true with truck accident cases particularly. It is difficult for a truck driver to claim that he or she wasn't at fault when the pictures show otherwise.
5. Consider getting legal advice if you believe you have serious injuries. The trucking companies and their insurance companies almost never offer fair settlements unless a lawsuit is filed and a trial date is scheduled. And most personal injury lawyers, including our firm, offer free initial consultations to let you know what your options are.
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