Truck accidents can be some of the most devastating vehicular accidents on America’s roads. Most of the time, the driver in the other vehicle bears the brunt of the accident and can suffer extensive injuries and even wrongful death with the driver of the 18 wheeler coming out unscathed from the experience. Every year, about 400,000 truck accidents are recorded. It’s estimated that (out of ALL the car accidents happening on the road) 5 percent of all injuries and 14 percent of all deaths are caused as a result of commercial truck accidents.

Here’s a short list of some of the things that may cause truck accidents:

• Road defects
• Driver negligence
• Insufficient driver training
• Defective brakes
• Poor vehicle maintenance
• Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
• Highway law violation
• Recklessness
• Fatigue
• Pressure from trucking company to meet targets.

All these factors can play a part in causing a truck accident; however, things like pressure to meet deadlines and targets from the trucking company may force a truck driver to flout all the rules in the hopes of getting a bonus from his boss. The people who lose out are the other drivers who have to share a road with these irresponsible individuals.

Trucking companies are notorious when it comes to underpayment of damages resulting from truck accidents. These companies will do almost anything to ensure that they pay the minimum amount of compensation. In Texas, 18-wheelers are required to have a $1 million insurance policy. Because of this, their insurance companies will do anything in they can in order to lower the value of your case, and you must be fully aware of this fact.

SOME of the tactics these companies use include:

• Attempting to trick accident victims into negotiations before medical treatment is finished.
• Claiming that they only have to pay you a small amount, but that they’re willing to offer you a slightly higher settlement.
• Asking you to submit your medical bills to them.
• Preying on your need for immediate income by offering you an insufficient settlement.
• Tampering with evidence left at the scene of the accident.
• Lying to the police as well as media outlets covering the accident story.
• Downplaying the victim’s injuries.
• Destroying records connected to the accident.

While you may think I’m exaggerating, I want to make it clear you that (if you’re not a car accident lawyer) you don’t even know the half of it. Trying to handle a truck accident case on your own will only serve to hurt your case. They will never offer you a settlement anywhere close to what you need because they are not afraid of you. They do this every day. You will absolutely, 100% need the services of an aggressive Dallas truck accident lawyer who has experience dealing with these kinds of cases. At the same time, it’s very important to act fast to ensure that collection of evidence and facts are done in a timely manner.

Rasansky law firm has dealt with truck accident claims in Dallas TX, and our lawyers have the needed experience to fight the insurance companies so that you can get the money you deserve. Don’t wait any longer; let us start helping you today by calling 1-800-ATTORNEY. We can get started on your case on the same day in most cases.