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Seriously Injured in an Arlington Truck Accident?

Our Arlington truck accident lawyers know crashes involving big rigs, semitrailers, freighters, and other large trucks can lead to more serious injuries than your typical car accident. Truck accident injury claims are also more complex than typical auto accidents. The potential for severe injuries is greater, complicated commercial vehicle regulations are involved, there can be multiple liable parties, and the sources of recovery for injury claims can be large.

The Arlington truck accident lawyers at Thompson Law have a thorough understanding of state and federal trucking regulations. When investigating a claim involving a commercial truck, we evaluate not only whether the truck driver was at fault. We also investigate whether the trucking company, cargo loaders, vehicle and parts manufacturers, and other potentially negligent parties were in compliance with all applicable regulations.

We review logbooks, maintenance records, and other evidence to determine whether fatigue, speeding, impairment, or other misconduct contributed to your truck wreck. Our attorneys will investigate the negligent actions of every liable party to get you maximum compensation for your accident injuries. Thompson Law has a history of getting big trucking accident results for our clients, and the expertise to stand up to big trucking companies.

As a  victim of a serious truck wreck, you need to focus on healing and putting your life back together. Our Arlington truck accident lawyers can handle the rest. Our truck wreck lawyers will answer your questions, discuss the details of your accident, and have an attorney working on your case today at no upfront cost to you. Call our Arlington truck accident lawyers today for a FREE CONSULTATION.

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Truck Accident Statistics in Arlington, TX

Every collision in with a big truck – like a tractor trailer or semi truck – is reported by the Arlington Police and other law enforcement groups, and recorded by the custodian of crash report records in Texas, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).

Commercial Trucking Accident Statistics in Arlington, TX

TxDOT recorded 614 truck crashes in Arlington in 2021, with 310 (50.5%) of those resulting in injuries. Broken down in terms of severity, these accidents consisted of:

  • Fatal crashes:  5 fatality crashes with trucks in Arlington caused by pedestrians failing to yield (40%), speeding (20%), disabled vehicle in traffic lane (20%), and failure to drive in a single lane (20%).
  • Serious injury crashes:  23 serious injury crashes with trucks in Arlington caused by disabled vehicles in traffic lanes (16.7%) and tailgating (16.7%). Speeding, drinking and driving, and failing to drive in a single lane accounted for another 30% of serious injury crashes in Arlington.
  • Minor injury crashes:  111 minor injury crashes caused by speeding (20.6%), changing lanes when unsafe (15.9%), failing to drive in a single lane (14.3%), and drinking and driving (10.9%).
  • Possibly injury crashes:  176 possible injury crashes caused by changing lanes when unsafe (33.3%), tailgating (18.7%), and failing to drive in a single lane (16.7%).

Commercial Trucking Accident Statistics in Tarrant County, TX

TxDOT recorded 2,174 commercial motor vehicle (CMV) crashes in Tarrant County in 2021, in which Arlington is located. Broken down in terms of severity, these accidents consisted of:

  • Fatal crashes:  18 crashes killing 23 individuals
  • Serious injury crashes:  49 crashes seriously injuring 66 individuals
  • Minor injury crashes:  193 crashes minorly injuring 314 individuals
  • Possibly injury crashes:  294 crashes possibly injuring 452 individuals
  • Non-injury crashes:  1,600 crashes leaving 4,968 individuals without any injuries
  • Unknown severity crashes:  20 crashes with unknown injuries to 266 individuals

Source: Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Involved Crashes and Injuries by County.

Most Common Causes of Truck Accidents in Arlington, TX

Over 80% of truck wrecks in Arlington in 2021 were caused by one of just five negligent actions of drivers. The most common causes of trucking accidents in Arlington were, in order of highest incidence:

  1. Changed lane when unsafe:  140 truck crashes caused by unsafe lane changes (26.8% of truck wrecks)
  2. Failed to drive in single lane:  94 truck collisions cause by driving in multiple lanes of traffic (18.2% of trucking wrecks)
  3. Speeding:  78 trucking crashes caused by speeding (14.7% of trucking collisions)
  4. Tailgating:  72 truck accidents caused by tailgating (13.4% of crashes with trucks)
  5. Driver inattention:  39 truck crashes caused by inattentive drivers (7.5% of collisions with trucks)

Causes of truck accidents can be varied. Sometimes the answer simple – the driver was driving in an unsafe manner. However, often the answer is more complex. Other common causes of truck accidents we see include:

Negligent Actions of Trucking Companies

  • Violating federal trucking regulations
  • Hiring inexperienced drivers
  • Failing to provide adequate training to truck drivers
  • Overworking truck drivers by setting tight delivery schedules
  • Inadequate vehicle maintenance leading to tire failures and trailer detachments
  • Poorly securing cargo (can also be a negligent third-party cargo loading company)

Negligent Actions of Truck Drivers

  • Driver fatigue
  • Reckless driving
  • Driving during bad weather or traffic conditions
  • Distracted driving
  • Driving while intoxicated
  • Driving while using illicit substances, like drugs

If you are the victim of a trucking accident, call our truck accident attorneys for a FREE CONSULTATION.

Truck Types Classified by Weight

Road trucks – also known as commercial vehicles – are motor vehicles used for transporting goods or passengers in exchange for payment. Commercial vehicle trucks can range from fairly small trucks to extremely large big rigs and semis. Trucks for use on highways and roads without special permits are typically classified into three categories based on weight:  light trucks, medium trucks, and heavy trucks.

Truck Classification Based Off Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

In the US, trucks are further broken down into 8 classes (with Class 2 having 2 sub-classes) based off the GVWR.  The GVWR is the truck’s maximum weight, including payload like cargo and passengers, that the truck can handle safely. Classes 1 to 3 are considered light-duty trucks, 4 to 6 are medium-duty trucks, and 7 to 8 are heavy-duty trucks.

Light-Duty Trucks (0 to 14,000lbs)

Commercial light trucks include small trucks (e.g., mini trucks, micro-trucks), minivans, SUVs, pickup trucks, panel trucks and vans, box trucks, platform trucks, and tow trucks (which can also be medium or heavy, depending on weight). Light truck collisions tend to be similar to typical car accidents, so our Arlington truck wreck lawyers excluded these from the figures above. Broken down into classes, light-duty trucks include:

  • Class 1 trucks:  GVWR of 0 to 6,000 pounds (Example:  Ford Ranger)
  • Class 2A trucks:  GVWR of 6,001 to 8,500 pounds (Example:  Chevrolet Silverado 1500)
  • Class 2B trucks:  GVWR of 8,501 to 10,000 pounds (Example:  Ram 2500)
  • Class 3 trucks:  GVWR of 10,001 to 14,000 pounds (Example:  Ford F-350)

Medium-Duty Trucks (14,000lbs to 26,000lbs)

Commercial medium-duty trucks include larger vehicles, such as:  box trucks, vans, cutaway van chassis trucks, platform trucks, flatbed bed trucks, fire trucks, and motorhomes (the latter two can sometimes be heavy duty, too). Although larger than light trucks, our Arlington truck wreck lawyers also excluded medium-duty trucks from the crash figures above. Broken down into classes, medium-duty trucks include:

  • Class 4 trucks:  GVWR of 14,001 to 16,000 pounds (Example:  Ford F-450 chassis cab)
  • Class 5 trucks:  GVWR of 16,001 to 19,500 pounds (Example:  Ram 5500)

Heavy-Duty Trucks (Over 26,000lbs)

Commercial heavy-duty trucks include the largest motor vehicles on the road, such as:  cement mixer trucks, dump trucks, garbage trucks, log carrier trucks, mobile crane trucks, refrigerator trucks, tractor unit, tank trucks, big rigs, semis and semi-trucks, and 18-wheelers. Broken down into classes, heavy-duty trucks include:

  • Class 6 trucks:  GVWR of 19,501 to 26,000 pounds (Example:  Ford F-650)
  • Class 7 trucks:  GVWR of 26,001 to 33,000 pounds (Example:  Ford F-750)
  • Class 8 trucks:  GVWR over 33,000 pounds (Example:  Tractor-trailer)

Types of Trucks Used in the Freight Trucking Industry

The US freight trucking industry can be divided into 3 primary sectors:

  • Full truckload (FTL) carriers:  Trucks that haul a large amount of homogenous cargo that is large enough to fill a semi-trailer or container, the largest of which is Old Dominion.
  • Less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers:  Trucks that transport a variety of typically heterogenous shipments simultaneously that are larger than parcels but not enough to fill a semi-trailer, the largest of which is FedEx Freight.
  • Couriers:  Trucks that carry non-palletized light goods, such as parcels.  The three largest courier trucking companies in the US are FedEx, the U.S Postal Service, and UPS.

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If you’re the victim of a truck wreck, call our Arlington truck accident lawyers for a FREE CASE REVIEW.

What Should I Do After a Truck Accident?

Knowing what to do – and what not to do – after a truck wreck is critical to both your physical health and the health of your injury claim.

What To Do After a Truck Accident in Arlington, TX

When you are involved in a collision with a large truck, you need to:

  1. Safety First:  If you can move your automobile, drive to a safe location. If you cannot move your car but are able to move yourself, turn on your hazard lights and walk to a safe location off the roadway to avoid becoming the victim of a secondary crash.
  2. Dial 9-1-1:  Be the first to call the police, if possible, so you get to tell your version of how the accident happened first. The Arlington Police will also help produce a crash report to be used as evidence later.
  3. Exchange Info:  Exchange drivers licenses, insurance cards, contact information, and license plates. Be sure to take photos of any property damage to both vehicles, and look for video footage from witnesses or nearby businesses.
  4. Go to the Hospital:  Getting checked out even if you are not sure you are injured is important to your health, and establishing that the truck wreck was the cause of your injuries. Many truck accident injuries present in a delayed fashion once adrenaline wears off and inflammation sets in, so please be sure to get yourself checked out as soon as possible.
  5. Call Thompson Law’s Injury Lawyers.  Our Arlington truck accident lawyers will protect your right to fair compensation for your damages. Call our big rig accident lawyers for a FREE CONSULTATION, or submit an online request.

What You Should NOT Do After a Truck Accident in Arlington, TX

  1. DO NOT Admit Fault:  Even if you think you may be at fault, it is best to contact our Arlington truck accident lawyers first. Many people think they fully understand Texas driving laws, but liability for truck accidents is more complex.
  2. DO NOT Discuss the Accident With the Truck Driver:  Limit communication with the truck driver to exchanging information to prevent them using your words against you, such as claiming you admitted fault or were not hurt.
  3. DO NOT Record a Statement:  The trucking insurance company may ask you to records a statement so they can “pay your bills” or get your car fixed. In reality, they are trying to gather evidence they can use against you later to either minimize or deny your claim.
  4. DO NOT Sign Anything:  Our Arlington truck accident lawyers have seen truck insurance companies ask you to sign paperwork for things like a rental car, when in reality you are also signing a bodily injury release, barring you from filing an injury claim.
  5. DO NOT Post Anything Online:  Trucking insurance companies have vast resources to investigate you online. If you post something about the truck wreck online, you are giving a statement that can be used against you. If you post on social media something unrelated to the accident, such as pictures of you taking a vacation with friends, they will take it out of context and say you are not injured.

If you’re the victim of a truck wreck, call our Arlington truck accident lawyers for a FREE CONSULT.

How a Lawyer Can Help After a Truck Accident in Arlington, TX

You might be wondering how injury lawyers can help you after a truck accident. Truck accidents are much more complex than typical auto accidents due to the size of the vehicle and the injuries victims suffer. Further, while you might think only the truck driver is responsible for the accident, it can be multiple parties, such as:

  • Truck driver
  • Trucking company
  • Manufacturer of the truck
  • Part makers for the truck parts
  • Cargo loading company

What Will Our Arlington Truck Accident Lawyers Do?

In terms of what we do, our Arlington truck accident lawyers will:

Investigate Relevant Evidence Regarding the Truck Accident

  • Obtain crash reports
  • Depose witnesses to the accidents to support your version of events
  • Analyze electronic data recorder, or “black box”, data
  • Review trucking company logbooks and other company records
  • Run background checks on the truck driver for criminal and driving records
  • Research the trucking company’s history of violating trucking regulations
  • Obtain mobile phone records for the trucker
  • Research and determine the potentially liable parties and the insurance policies in place

Preserve Evidence from the Truck Wreck

Our Arlington truck accident lawyers will send a “preservation letter” to all parties that are potentially liable in your case, demanding they take action to preserve specific evidence from the accident, such as:  black box data, dash camera footage, logbooks, cell phone records, and other evidence. This notice letter will prevent them from destroying evidence which supports your claim either intentionally or inadvertently.

Consult With Experts

Our Arlington truck wreck lawyers will consult with and hire experts in a variety of fields to maximize the value of your accident injury claim. Some of the trucking experts we typically employ have knowledge of:  trucking rule and regulations safety and compliance, contributing factors and preventability analysis, accident reconstruction, vehicle maintenance for trucks, and truck driving training.

We will also utilize medical experts to look at toxicology reports for the trucker, discuss your injuries and the long-term prognosis for them, and help with a life care plan in the event of severe injuries.

Manage Every Other Aspect of Your Truck Accident Claim

  • Take the burden off you during treatment
  • Communicate with all insurance companies
  • Collect your medical bills and organize treatment codes (CPT codes) and injury codes (ICD codes)
  • Submit a demand to the insurance companies
  • Negotiate on your behalf
  • Negotiate your medical bills and liens
  • File a lawsuit, if necessary

It is important to seek legal assistance from our Arlington truck accident lawyers with experience handling similar cases. With our help, you can ensure your rights are protected throughout the legal process.

Common Truck Accident Injuries 

The large size of these vehicles results in some of the most devastating injuries that occur on roadway accidents.  Larger vehicles  are capable of causing more damaging,  catastrophic collisions, and  involving multiple vehicles. Common injuries from truck wrecks may include:

Skin Injuries

  • Abrasions, like “road rash”
  • Bruising
  • Lacerations
  • Puncture wounds
  • Burn injuries

Head Injuries

Joint Injuries

  • Knee injuries (e.g., posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injuries (known as dashboard knee) or meniscus tears)
  • Shoulder injuries (e.g., rotator cuff tears)
  • Hand and wrist injuries
  • Hip injuries (e.g., torn labrums)
  • Dislocations

Internal Injuries

  • Organ damage
  • Internal bleeding
  • Fractured bone(s)
  • Nerve damage or irritation

Spinal Column Injuries

Wrongful Death

The most important thing you can do following a serious truck accident is to take care of your health. Our goal is for every client to receive the best medical care and recovery, and fight for the compensation you deserve. Please contact us anytime 24/7 and grant us the opportunity to help you after the accident. Call an Arlington truck accident attorney at Thompson Law today!

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We offer FREE CASE REVIEWS 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. We charge NO FEE unless we obtain money for you. You will not pay any upfront attorney fees, cost for trucking experts, investigation costs, or other expenses. If our Arlington truck accident lawyers obtain a settlement, our fee comes from a portion of your settlement.

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If you need an Arlington truck accident lawyer, give us a call today. If you do not need an accident lawyer today, save our contact card in your phone. Don’t be left searching for “truck accident lawyer arlington tx” after a truck wreck.

It doesn’t matter whether you live in Arlington, were visiting Arlington, or were just passing through on your way to Dallas or Fort Worth when your truck crash occurred – our Arlington truck accident lawyers can help.

The statute of limitations in Texas is 2 years in most injury accidents. If you have been injured in a truck accident, call us today or submit a form for a NO COST, NO-OBLIGATION CONSULTATION with an Arlington truck accident lawyer at Thompson Law.

Take action to protect your right to a full value monetary recovery. The sooner you know your options, the faster you’ll be on the path to recovery.

Truck Accident FAQs

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If you are injured in any type of accident, your first priority should be to seek immediate medical attention, even if you are not certain that you are injured. Seeking immediate medical treatment does two things: 1) it ensures injuries you sustained are diagnosed and treated; and, 2) it helps eliminate any doubt by the insurance company that your injuries were caused by the accident. 

Often, the shock and adrenaline of an accident can mask symptoms of injuries, so making the mistake of skipping a medical examination can have profound consequences. By seeking prompt medical treatment, you protect both your health and your ability to seek compensation for your injuries with the help of your attorney.

If you were in a motor vehicle accident we have also detailed here what to do after a car accident.

A skilled personal injury lawyer is necessary to get full and fair compensation for injuries you sustained in an accident. Most defendants, whether individual drivers or commercial vehicle operators, are covered by liability insurance. Those insurance companies are not obligated to protect or take care of you. Insurance companies exist to protect the defendant (their customer) who caused the wreck. 

A personal injury attorney can help you obtain compensation for every category of damages to which you are legally entitled. These damages can include things like: medical bills, lost wages, property damage, pain & suffering, punitive damages, loss of limb, diminished mental function, physical impairment, scarring or disfigurement, emotional or mental trauma, and loss of consortium (in wrongful death claims). Further, you may be entitled to future medical bills, future lost income, future pain and suffering, and other damages in severe injury cases.

The largest factor affecting your claim’s value is the severity or magnitude of your injuries. More severe injuries typically require more medical treatment. So it is essential to have all your injuries documented properly by seeking immediate treatment with doctors or hospitals, and continuing under the care and direction of your doctors as long as necessary to heal. Without prompt and consistent medical treatment and documentation, an injury claim becomes very difficult to pursue, let alone win. 

Of course, other factors an also have an impact, and each and every case is different.  Were you injured in a commercial vehicle wreck or truck wreck that totaled your car, or was it a fender bender that did very little damage? Was the other driver intoxicated or drunk, or speeding? A multitude of factors may play into your claim’s overall likely value.  An experienced personal injury lawyer will be able to visit with you and talk to you more specifically about factors which may affect your particular claim.  

In Texas, you usually have two (2) years from the date of incident to file a personal injury claim before it is barred by the statute of limitations. There are exceptions to this 2-year time limit in Texas, for minors and others. Further, other states have different time limits, and the limit that applies is typically for the state in which the accident occurred.

The safest course of action for someone injured in a car wreck, truck wreck, slip and fall, or any other type of accident is to consult with a personal injury attorney.  This will help ensure that you do not miss the applicable limitations period.  Moreover, it will ensure the right investigations are conducted, and the proper steps are taken to preserve the evidence, photos, witness statements, and records needed to successfully pursue your claim. 

If you are injured in a hit-and-run wreck (and are unable to locate the driver) or are hurt in a collision where the other driver does not have insurance, you are not necessarily out of options in terms of financial recovery. You may still be able to recover for your personal injuries if your own policy has Uninsured Motorist (UM) coverage or Personal Injury Protection (PIP). It’s a good idea to contact your insurance company to confirm what types of coverage you have on your policy before an accident, but if you have been hit be sure to ask these questions before finalizing your claim request. Even if you do not have UM or PIP, the attorneys and investigators at Thompson Law can work to track down the other driver in a hit-and-run accident. To do this, we rely on witnesses who may have captured a photo of the car or license plate and/or available surveillance camera footage that might have captured the wreck.  

Typical damages you can recover in a personal injury claim include: medical bills, lost wages, property damage, pain and suffering, and in some cases even punitive damages. In severe injury cases, other damages may be recoverable, such as: future medical bills, future lost income, future pain and suffering, loss of body member or mental function, physical impairment, disfigurement, emotional or mental trauma, and loss of consortium (in wrongful death claims).

Uninsured Motorist (UM) Coverage can help save the day if you are hit by an uninsured driver or if you are the victim in a hit-and-run collision. In short, UM coverage is an add-on coverage that drivers can add to their auto insurance policies that will protect them in the event that they are in an auto accident with a driver who either does not have insurance or cannot be located. You can contact your insurance provider to confirm whether your policy includes UM. If you do not have this coverage, the personal injury attorneys at Thompson Law recommend that you consider adding UM to your auto insurance policy today. 

Knowing how comparative negligence works is vital if you live in a state that uses it. In simple terms, comparative negligence implies both drivers can share fault for an accident, but one driver can be more at fault than the other. For example, you are texting while driving when another driver runs a stop sign and hits your car.

A jury finds that the driver who ran the stop sign is 80 percent at fault, but they believe you would have had a better chance of avoiding the accident if you were not texting at the time. They find you 20 percent at fault. You can only collect enough compensation to cover the other driver’s fault. In this case, you would get $8,000 if the jury thinks your case is worth $10,000.

Having the police respond to the accident scene is of paramount importance. Make sure that YOU call them and insist that they come and investigate the accident. When the police arrive, they will separate the drivers and witnesses from one another and take statements from everyone involved. Be cooperative, detailed, and firm in describing the accident. The investigating officer will usually determine fault based upon these statements, and it is essential that your version of the events is heard and believed. If you think that you may be injured, make that clear to the officer. If an ambulance or other medical professionals arrive on scene, get checked out. If not, make plans to visit an emergency room or doctor soon after you leave the scene. Before you do leave for this care, the officer will provide you with a report number and their contact information. Make sure this information is safely saved, as it will be very important in any auto accident injury claim you may have.     

Call an attorney. Your first instinct might be to call your insurance company, but it’s best to seek legal council first so you don’t accidentally admit guilt or take responsibility for the accident. In many cases your attorney will call the insurance company for you to prevent that from happening.

Absolutely not. It’s important to leave the investigation to the professionals. They know exactly how to work a case to determine all of the facts and details.

Typically, yes. If a family member is seriously injured or killed in an accident, or if the injured party is a minor child, then it may be appropriate under the law for a parent, spouse, relative, or legal guardian to file a claim or lawsuit on behalf of the injured or deceased party.  These types of claims are complex, and usually depend on the type of relationship involved, as well as the individual facts and circumstances of the injury. Calling the experienced personal injury attorneys at Thompson Law is step one to explore filing a legal claim on behalf of your loved one. 

Even if you are partially to blame for a car accident, you may be able to recover some of your damages from the other party. Under Texas’s proportionate responsibility system (also known as comparative negligence), unless you as the claimant/plaintiff are determined more than 51% at fault, you may recover legal damages that are reduced by the percentage you are determined at fault. For example, if you are determined to be 30% at fault, you can recover 70% of your damages from the other responsible party (you can’t recover the other 30% because that was the amount of liability that was determined to lie with you). The personal injury attorneys at Thompson Law can help you navigate this proportionate responsibility system – so reach out online or call anytime for a free consultation.     

If the other vehicle involved in your crash was an 18 wheeler or another commercial vehicle, call an attorney immediately. Companies who own commercial vehicles and 18 wheelers often have their own team of investigators who will arrive on the scene immediately working on the driver’s defense case. The sooner you involve an attorney of your own, the better your chances are of receiving compensation for your injuries and damages.

Drivers of 18 wheelers and other commercial vehicles are held to a higher standard of driving. If they neglect to turn on their flashing lights when they’re on the side of the road, don’t move over far enough onto the shoulder, don’t properly secure their cargo, or don’t leave enough clearance when making a left turn, and in many other cases, the driver could be considered negligent. If you want to know if the driver of the 18 wheeler involved in your case was negligent, contact a personal injury attorney.

No. They aren’t trying to help you. They’re trying to protect their drivers and reduce their costs. That’s why they have a team of lawyers ready to flock to the scene of any accident. Don’t accept any form of compensation until you talk to your attorney. Most victims of 18 wheeler crashes sustain more injuries than victims of normal crashes, and can receive higher compensation as a result. Don’t let them fool you into accepting a smaller payout for your injuries and damages. Your injuries could require years of medications and surgeries, and the company will try everything to avoid making huge payouts. Call your attorney and let them do the negotiating on your behalf.

Many times it can be the fault of both the driver and the 18 wheeler company. Truck drivers can be at fault just like any other motorist for failing to follow the rules of the road. However, 18 wheeler companies and their employees have federal laws they are required to follow that govern things like how many consecutive hours of driving are allowable, minimum numbers of resting hours between jobs, when and how to do inspections, and so on. Also, the 18 wheeler companies have specific duties and responsibilities regarding training their drivers and supervising their work. When trucking companies refuse to follow standard rules, regulations, and practices regarding the commercial and transportation industry, people can get hurt and companies can be found at fault for contributing to or causing the collision through their irresponsible decisions.  An experienced 18-wheeler accident lawyer will know what violations to look for and how to hold both the driver and the company responsible for endangering the motoring public on the roads we all share.  

If you or a family member are injured in an automobile accident, you cannot afford NOT to hire the very best attorney available. Thompson Law works on a contingency fee basis. What this means is that you only pay legal fees IF we win for you and AFTER your case is settled. We understand that legal fees upfront are simply too much to deal with after a serious accident where you are dealing with property damage repairs, medical bills, missed work and lost wages. The fact that you owe $0 upfront is an added bonus when you hire great legal representation at Thompson Law.   

If you were injured as the result of someone else’s negligence, there is a good chance we can help you out. We will look at the facts of your accident, whether a car wreck, truck wreck, motorcycle accident, or on-the-job-injury and examine whatever reports or records are available. If we believe that you were injured and it was someone else’s fault, it is likely to be a case we can take. The more information and documentation you can give us about your accident and your injuries, the quicker we can evaluate your case and let you know.  Give us a call or reach out online anytime! 

The best personal injury attorney has three major characteristics: Excellent customer service, cutting edge technology, and a willingness to take cases and win at trial. Ask your potential attorney about the client experience they offer, what kind of technology they use to make your life easier, and when was the last time they took a case to jury trial. Asking these types of questions will give you guidance on what kind of experience you can expect as a client and what kind of results you can expect at the end of your case.

Thompson Law has high ratings from clients for its emphasis on customer service, and its attorneys have achieved significant results on small, large, and complex cases alike. No matter if you have been involved in a minor car wreck or are dealing with catastrophic injuries from a rarer and more devastating event like a terrible workplace accident, dog bite, or an 18 wheeler wreck, Thompson Law can assist you.  

Yes! Thompson Law is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide free consultations. If you have been injured in a truck wreck or car accident, hurt in a slip and fall incident, or otherwise injured from the negligence of another person or party, give us a call any time at 1-800-LION-LAW. We can speak to you over the phone, chat online through our website or social media outlets, or arrange an in-person meeting at your convenience. Our team is ready to help! 

Thompson Law is available 24/7 to provide free consultations and to sign up new clients. We can sign you up over the phone or we can send one of our experienced licensed investigators to meet you at the hospital or at your home if you prefer. Whether you live in Arlington, Ft. Worth, El Paso, McAllen, or even outside of the state of Texas, we are always here to assist you and provide the resources you need at a difficult time. We do the hard work for you so that you can focus on healing from your injuries.  

Let’s be honest: this isn’t a legal show on TV and your case will not settle in the next hour – or even tomorrow.  The true answer is: it depends.  We find that most cases settle within 6-12 months from date of incident; but the timeline in your case could be shorter or longer depending on: the facts and circumstances of the accident; the length of time it takes you to complete medical treatment; and the character of the insurance company, or companies, involved in your case.  In the event that your case cannot settle pre-litigation and it becomes necessary to file a lawsuit, the litigation process alone can take 1 to 2 years due to the court system and legal process necessary to prepare for trial.  But because so much of the timeline depends on the facts and circumstances of your unique case, call Thompson Law today to discuss the personal injury claims process

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