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Texas Liability of Commercial Trucking Companies

The primary way to assert a claim in trucking cases is to show negligence.  To prove negligence, a person injured in a commercial truck accident must show that:

  1. The defendant (driver, trucking company, or other responsible party) owed the plaintiff the duty to exercise a reasonable degree of care to avoid injury;

  2. Defendant failed to exercise such reasonable care; and

  3. Defendant's failure to exercise reasonable care was the cause of injury suffered by plaintiff.


Potential Defendants in an Eighteen-Wheeler Accident

In order to ensure a full recovery for injuries suffered in a trucking accident, it is important that you and your attorney identify as many potential defendants as possible.  Often, the truck driver may not be the only one legally responsible for the accident.  Trucking companies, contractors, employers, and insurance companies may be obligated to compensate you for your injuries as well.

Commercial trucks are required to carry a minimum of $500,000 to $1,000,000 in liability coverage.  The potential liability of trucking companies, employers, and contractors is a key factor in assessing recovery through insurance coverage, as each of these parties will likely carry separate policies that will apply to the accident.

Trucking Accident Damages

If you are involved in an accident where a commercial truck driver was at fault, you may be entitled to receive compensation for any physical, emotional and financial losses that resulted from the semi truck accident.  By identifying the liability of all parties, you can obtain the best compensation possible for the damages you’ve incurred.

Help if You’ve Been Injured by an Eighteen-Wheeler

At O’Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath, our commercial truck accident attorneys are extremely knowledgeable regarding the liability theories behind trucking accidents.  Our trucking collision experience will ensure you get the damages you deserve from any and all responsible parties.  If you suspect you have an injury due to a commercial truck collision, and need to talk to a lawyer, contact us today for a free case evaluation.

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