Texas Truck Accident Lawyer and 18 Wheeler Accident Lawyer
Houston Truck Accident, Bus Accident and 18 Wheeler Accident Lawyers
What distinguishes the truck accident lawyers at Fitts Zehl from lawyers at other law firms? All of our lawyers are trial attorneys who are always willing to take your case to court in the face of an inadequate settlement offer by the insurance company. Our truck and 18 wheeler accident lawyers are dedicated to ensuring that you and your family receive the maximum compensation for your losses and have resolved hundreds of cases through settlement and trial in courts across Texas and the United States.
In just the past 2 years alone, Fitts Zehl has recovered over $100 million in settlements and verdicts on behalf of our injured clients.
If you or a loved one was injured in a truck or 18 wheeler accident, contact one of our Truck Accident Lawyers today for a free, no commitment consultation at (800) 993-4887 or by simply clicking here.
Truck Accident Injuries and Statistics
Truck accident injuries are among the most serious on the road. The massive size of a truck is just one factor; another is the tendency of long-haul truck and 18 wheeler drivers to drive while fatigued or under the influence of drugs or alcohol. It is estimated that over 4 out of 10 truck accidents result from the driver being intoxicated, causing approximately 1,000 deaths in Texas and 12,000 deaths in the United States each year.
Our Truck Accident Lawyers have Successfully Resolved Hundreds of Cases on Behalf of Clients Injured in Motor Vehicle Accidents
The Houston accident attorneys at Fitts Zehl, LLP have represented hundreds of individuals and families in Texas and across the country who have experienced the devastating effects of a truck accident.
Thousands of Truck Accidents Each Year
There are over 5,000 car and truck accidents in Texas every year. Across the United States, about 130,000 people are injured and 5,000 people are killed in truck accidents annually. These victims include drivers, passengers, and pedestrians. Common truck accident injuries include:
- Paralysis
- Broken necks
- Brain and spinal cord injuries
- Broken bones
- Disfigurement
- Permanent disabilities
Compensation for Truck Accident Injuries: Medical Expenses, Pain and Suffering, and Lost Income
When someone is hurt in a truck accident, he or she may be facing significant — even overwhelming — losses, such as:
- Hospitalization costs
- Rehabilitation and long-term care costs
- Loss of income (present and future)
- Job retraining
These and other losses may be recovered with the help of an experienced truck accident attorney. Even in cases involving the most unfortunate result, the accident lawyer can work with the surviving family to ensure that they obtain needed compensation, including:
- Funeral and burial costs
- Loss of financial support
- Loss of a spouse, parent or child
- Loss of companionship
- Emotional pain and suffering
Contact the Texas Truck Accident Lawyers at Fitts Zehl Today
Truck accidents are generally much more complicated than cases involving cars and other passenger vehicles. Multiple insurance companies, a transportation company, the truck’s owner, and the driver may all be parties to the legal action, and complex state and federal trucking regulations will apply in determining who is at fault.
The Houston truck accident lawyers at Fitts Zehl have years of experience representing individuals and families who have been involved in truck accidents in Texas and across the country. Contact our Houston office today to schedule a free consultation.
Fitts Zehl represents clients across Texas, including Dallas, Houston, Laredo, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, McAllen, Galveston, Austin, Fort Worth, Sugar Land, Killeen, and El Paso.
Fitts Zehl Recent News
News Update: June 1, 2009, Fitts Zehl was named one of five "Power Lawyers and Law Firms of 2009" in Houston.
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