With some of the most dangerous roads in Texas, it’s no surprise that San Antonio has many commercial vehicle accidents. A commercial vehicle accident may rely on the same legal concepts as other types of vehicle accidents, such as truck accidents, but people who are injured in them should seek out an experienced commercial vehicle accident attorney. It’s not always easy to determine who is at fault because of the potential number of defendants. If you or someone you love was hurt in a commercial vehicle accident, schedule a free case review with a San Antonio personal injury attorney at The Aguirre Law Firm, PLLC.
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Commercial vehicles are used and owned by businesses. These vehicles carry special, larger insurance policies than passenger vehicles.
According to the Department of Transportation (DOT), any vehicle that weighs more than 10,001 pounds, carries hazardous materials or transports more than 15 people is a commercial motor vehicle.
Commercial vehicles may be driven by the business owner or an employee. This can complicate accident liability especially if a company vehicle is driven for a non-business purpose or by an intoxicated driver.
Commercial vehicles may include:
Many commercial vehicles look like regular cars or trucks. If there are no identifying company logos or markers on a vehicle, there should be a commercial stamp on the state license plate.
If you are involved in a commercial vehicle accident, call 911 immediately for police and medical assistance. Do not refuse medical treatment.
Only do the following if and when you are able:
Once you are safe and have received initial medical treatment, reach out to your medical doctor and follow any recommended treatment plans. Doing so will not only keep any accident-related injuries from worsening, but it will also create an ongoing medical record in case of future legal claims.
To preserve any future legal claims, you should also:
Written records are extremely important to you and your attorney. Keep any correspondence, billing statements, or other documentation together in a file folder for easy access.
Liability is a confusing issue in a San Antonio commercial vehicle accident. An experienced commercial vehicle accident attorney can determine if liability rests with one or more of the following parties:
Regardless of liability, the injuries suffered in a commercial vehicle accident can be life-altering. Many rising to the level of catastrophic.
There is no set formula for determining the value of a commercial vehicle accident claim. The value of an accident depends on the circumstances surrounding the accident and its ultimate result on the victim’s life.
The following factors and more are taken into account by insurance adjusters and juries when assessing monetary awards and damages:
An experienced commercial vehicle accident attorney can assess these costs along with experts in the financial and medical fields.
With their added weight, commercial vehicles are harder to stop, maneuver, load, and service than passenger vehicles. This leaves little room for owner, operator, or maintenance error.
When any of the following happens, an accident can occur:
Determining why a commercial accident occurred and who bears responsibility can be labor and research-intensive making the services of an experienced commercial accident attorney invaluable.
Because many commercial vehicle accidents involve a vehicle larger than a passenger vehicle, the injuries received by the victim can be devastating.
These types of injuries can cause the need for long-term medical care. They may also result in lost income, sometimes permanently, and medical bills. Victims may also suffer from mental trauma. Depending on the facts surrounding the accident, victims may be entitled to receive financial compensation.
No one should face a commercial vehicle accident claim alone. These claims are multi-faceted and need expert assistance to achieve the best possible results.
At The Aguirre Law Firm, PLLC, our commercial vehicle accident attorneys have the knowledge, experience, and resources necessary to successfully settle your claim. Or, we can take your case to court.
Regardless, The Aguirre Law Firm will handle every aspect of your truck accident claim from start to finish.
This may include, but is not limited to:
Commercial vehicle accident claims take time to prepare properly, and Texas has time limits on filing these claims. Call The Aguirre Law Firm, PLLC, to start your claim today!
If you or a loved one has been injured in a San Antonio commercial vehicle accident, our 18-wheeler wreck attorneys in San Antonio at The Aguirre Law Firm, PLLC is here to help. With more than two decades of experience, we’re proud of our history of helping commercial vehicle accident victims get the financial compensation they deserve. Contact us today for a free consultation.