Truck Accident Lawsuits (Have you been injured in an 18-Wheeler/Commercial Truck Crash?)

Handling an 18 Wheeler/Commercial truck accident is significantly different than handling an auto accident. For example, most 18 Wheelers and Commercial trucks have at least one form of satellite device (similar to an airplane’s Black Box), which provides the knowing and savvy attorney with critical information, such as how fast the truck was going at the time of the accident and how many hours the truck was in service and out of service prior to the time of the accident. This type of evidence is crucial to prove that a truck was speeding at the time of the accident or that the driver of the truck did not follow the in-service and out-of-service rules set up by the Department of Transportation. These are important facts when building a case. The problem is that this evidence must be immediately protected and preserved before it is erased or destroyed by the trucking company. The lawyer representing someone injured or killed in a truck accident must know how to early-on preserve and protect this evidence. In addition, the lawyer representing someone who has been injured or killed in a truck accident must know what to look for and be familiar with the laws that specifically apply to truck drivers and trucking companies and have the special investigators and experts necessary to package the scene.

My name is Pat McGinnis. I am Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. I take pride in my ability to early-on and thoroughly prepare a truck accident case so that we deal from a position of strength to get you all of the compensation you deserve.

Investigating Truck Accident Cases

When you hire me as your lawyer, I will work quickly to gather all of the facts and see that all evidence is preserved, including the black box in the truck and the driver's log book. I know that some evidence, such as driver logs, cannot be taken at face value. In order to get around regulations regarding the number of hours they can drive, drivers may falsify logs. I know how to find out the truth.

I will also review the condition of the vehicle to determine whether it was properly maintained and loaded. Sometimes, a trucking wreck is not the driver's fault, but the result of a poorly-loaded vehicle.

I will look at the truck driver's record. Many times after a truck accident the evidence shows that the driver shouldn't have been behind the wheel in the first place. The driver may have a bad driving record or poor training and should not have been hired by the trucking company.

I am available to handle truck accident cases in the Houston/Woodlands/Beaumont area and throughout the state of Texas.

All truck accident cases are handled on a contingency basis, which means I do not get paid my fees and expenses unless I secure a recovery for you. All visits with me are free. Contact me today to discuss your case.