Trucks are the kings of the road. They weigh tens of thousands of pounds and are physically imposing. Everyone loves the benefits of trucks when they are delivering goods across the state of Texas. However, when a truck is barrelling down on you, it’s terrifying – your life may even flash before your eyes. The average big truck will crush your car easily, likely seriously injuring you and any passengers in your car.
What can you do if you or a loved one is the victim of a truck crash? The Beaumont truck accident lawyers at Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law will help you get back on your feet by fighting to get you compensation to cover your losses and pay for your recovery.
Getting Compensation from a Truck Accident
How a Beaumont Truck Accident Attorney Can Help
If you or a loved one was injured or killed in a truck accident, you are likely facing hundreds of thousands of dollars in expenses. That can feel daunting, especially if you are stuck in a hospital bed watching your life savings dwindle. Our Beaumont truck accident attorneys are dedicated to helping victims of truck accidents get back on their feet, physically and financially, as quickly as possible. We do this by fighting to get you every type of compensation you qualify for.
Medical Bills
The biggest expense in most truck accident claims is medical bills. Truck accidents often result in catastrophic injuries that require years of treatment and potentially multiple surgeries. Certain types of injury, like spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries, can last a lifetime. This means you won’t be done receiving medical bills before you get your settlement. Insurance companies will try to take advantage of this by offering you less money than you will need.
Our Beaumont truck accident lawyers are familiar with these types of injuries and can accurately determine the value of your case. This knowledge helps you avoid accepting a lowball offer that will run out long before your medical bills run out.
Lost Wages
The challenge of getting compensation for lost wages is similar to the challenge of getting compensation for medical bills. If you have suffered a serious injury, you may be unable to work long after you get the settlement. Furthermore, when you miss work, you not only miss out on the wages for the days you missed, but your time away may also delay or otherwise interfere with a bonus, promotion, raise, or another opportunity for advancement.
Our Beaumont truck accident attorneys take all of this into account when negotiating a settlement with the insurance company.
Other Expenses
If you are seriously injured, there will likely be more costs than just medical bills. For example, if you are stuck in your bed, you can’t drive your kid to school, go grocery shopping, or mow your lawn. But just because you can’t do these things doesn’t mean they don’t need to be done. Usually, that means you have to pay someone to do them for you. You can get compensation for childcare or transportation costs you wouldn’t have paid for if you weren’t injured.
Keep a log of everything you spend money on after a serious injury. A Beaumont truck accident attorney from Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law will identify which of those expenses can be claimed in a truck accident lawsuit or settlement negotiations.
Pain and Suffering
After getting seriously injured in a truck accident, you are likely to experience a decreased quality of life. This doesn’t just mean you will suffer pain from your injuries. It also means you might end up isolated, as your injuries may prevent you from spending time with friends and family. These are all things you can get compensation for. Our experienced truck accident lawyers will help you identify how you are suffering and will evaluate how much compensation you can get for that pain.
Wrongful Death
Unfortunately, truck accidents often result in death. The average car provides very little protection to the driver and passengers when it is hit by a vehicle that weighs as much as 40 tons. If you lost a loved one in a truck accident, you may be eligible to file a wrongful death claim.
In a wrongful death claim, our Beaumont truck accident lawyers will seek compensation for:
- Funeral and burial costs
- Future lost wages for dependants
- Loss of consortium
- Medical costs before their death, if applicable
- Lost potential inheritance.
Getting money from a wrongful death lawsuit won’t eliminate the grief you feel after losing a loved one, but it can alleviate the financial stress caused by your sudden, unexpected, and preventable loss.
One of the biggest mistakes people make after suffering a serious injury in a truck accident is accepting a settlement offer from the insurance company before they know the full extent of their expenses. Contact a Beaumont truck accident attorney at Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law at (713) 973-8888 or toll-free 1 (800) 444-5000 before agreeing to a settlement from the insurance company.
Why Choose Us?
Beaumont Truck Accident Lawyers with Over a Century of Combined Experience
Experience matters in truck accident cases. At Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law, our attorneys have over a century of combined experience and put it to use in every case. We use that institutional knowledge to accurately assess the value of your claim, even if it involves a lifetime of medical costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering. This prevents the insurance company from getting away with undervaluing your claim.
That is only half the reason to choose Beaumont truck accident lawyers from Terry Bryant. As much as success matters, you also need compassion after suffering a serious injury in a truck accident. Every lawyer at our law firm was hand-picked by Mr. Bryant for their education, experience, and passion for helping injury victims.
This has been his guiding principle since first opening his law firm in 1985. Our lawyers are friendly, caring individuals who will help reduce your stress and assist with your recovery in any way possible.
The human factor is a critical aspect of choosing a truck accident attorney in Beaumont. Every lawyer in our law firm is dedicated to helping people recover from tragedy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hopefully, you will never be involved in a truck accident. But if you are, you deserve to understand your legal options before making any decisions. The insurance companies want to keep you in the dark about your options, but we shine a light on them. Here are answers to some of the most common questions we get from truck accident clients.
What are the main differences between a truck accident and a car accident?
Typically, the biggest difference between truck and car accidents is the severity of the victim’s injuries. Truck accidents are more likely to result in serious injuries or death. This makes the case more complicated but also usually means our clients can get more compensation.
Is there a time limit for filing a truck accident lawsuit?
Yes. A truck accident lawsuit is a type of personal injury lawsuit. In Texas, the general statute of limitations on personal injury lawsuits is two years from the time of the injury. (*However, always speak directly to an attorney for the exact deadlines that apply to your potential claims.) That may seem like plenty of time, but it can run out quickly when you are recovering from a serious injury. It is best to contact Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law immediately after an accident.
What is proportionate responsibility?
Proportionate responsibility is a Texas regulation that limits how much compensation you can receive from a personal injury claim. It says that your compensation will be reduced by a percentage equal to your responsibility. This means that if a jury finds you 10% responsible for your injuries, you will get an award that is reduced by 10%. Insurance companies also take it into account when negotiating settlements.
How much will a truck accident attorney in Beaumont from Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law cost?
That depends on how much money we can obtain for you. We take all of our cases on contingency. That means we don’t charge you a fee if we fail to get you money. However, if we get money for you, we’ll take a percentage of that money as our fee. This encourages us to get you as much money as possible.
If you have any more questions, our attorneys will answer them during your free consultation.
Contact a Texas Truck Accident Lawyer Today
Whether you were injured in a truck accident or are mourning the death of a loved one lost in a truck accident, you deserve the help of caring attorneys after such a tragedy.
Don’t wait to get that help. Contact the compassionate attorneys at Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law at (713) 973-8888 or toll-free 1 (800) 444-5000 today for your free truck crash case review.
Attorney Terry Bryant
Terry Bryant is Board Certified in personal injury trial law, which means his extensive knowledge of the law has been recognized by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, setting him apart from many other injury attorneys. The 22 years he spent as a Municipal Judge, Spring Valley Village, TX also provides him keen insight into the Texas court system. That experience also helps shape his perspective on personal injury cases and how they might resolve. This unique insight benefits his clients. [ Attorney Bio ]
