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Commercial Vehicle Accidents in Arlington, TX
Let Rocky Walton Get the Justice You Deserve
- We Take On Texas Trucking Giants
- Investigating Drivers, Companies, & Manufacturers
- Rare Texas Trial Law Board Certification
- No Fee Unless We Win Your Case
How Does Texas Define a Commercial Vehicle?
- According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, a commercial vehicle is a self-propelled or towed vehicle used to transport passengers or cargo on a public highway. These can be larger cars, a small truck, a large truck, or even a pizza delivery vehicle.
- As attorney Rocky Walton points out to his Texas clients, if the vehicle and its driver, whether a van driver, bus driver, truck driver, or the driver of a regular-sized motor vehicle, are covered by a commercial policy, it is considered a commercial vehicle.
Settlements Won by Attorney Rocky Walton
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A Texas Attorney Protecting the Rights of Fellow Texans
When a commercial vehicle accident causes an injury or fatality, many victims and survivors make the mistake of not hiring a lawyer. A collision with a commercial vehicle is completely different than when two passenger vehicles are in a crash. The stakes are much higher when dealing with a commercial company.
Crashes between a commercial motor vehicle and a passenger vehicle can have more contributing factors that will affect the outcome of a settlement. It is important to hire a legal advocate who understands the complexities involved in tackling these cases. There are also other important benefits of having our personal injury attorney in Arlington, TX, on your side:
Keep Bill Collectors at Bay
As your commercial vehicle accident attorney, Texas lawyer Rocky Walton can help you by issuing a letter of protection (LOP) so you do not have to worry about medical bills and other associated costs until after you settle your case. This document promises medical professionals that they will be paid after a settlement or jury award is collected.
Protect the Facts of Your Case
You also will not have to worry about dealing with insurance company investigators and adjusters. These people are taking great care to discredit your claim. With Rocky Walton's Arlington firm on your side, you can defer all communication to your attorneys to ensure that the integrity of your claim is protected.
Focus on Recovery
Rocky will handle all the details of your case, meaning the only thing you have to focus on is your recovery. Do not make the mistake of thinking you can save money by not hiring a lawyer. In nearly all instances, failing to hire an attorney will always cost you more in the end. We work on contingency, meaning you pay nothing unless we collect on your behalf.
Fighting for Clients Since 1987
Roger "Rocky" Walton is one of fewer than three percent of personal injury trial law specialists in the great state of Texas. But Rocky Walton is more than just another personal injury attorney. He is a deeply involved member of the Arlington community. Rocky served two terms on the Arlington City Council. He is also a Cub Scout Cubmaster and a baseball coach. His concern for his clients and his community is second to none.
When our fellow Texans in Grand Prairie, Fort Worth, Arlington, and throughout Greater DFW suffer due to the careless acts of others, we want to be the ones to help.
For over 30 years, Rocky Walton Injury Lawyers has represented clients in all aspects of personal injury law, including commercial vehicle accidents. Rocky Walton offers free consultations and works on a contingency basis, meaning you do not pay unless we win.
Commercial Vehicles Versus Passenger Vehicles
An accident involving a commercial vehicle in Texas can be catastrophic, especially compared to a car crash with another passenger vehicle. Many larger vehicles, such as semi-trucks, garbage trucks, and dump trucks, can easily weigh 25 times more than a typical passenger car when fully loaded. You do not need a degree in physics to understand how a collision between a commercial truck and any other vehicle can have disastrous results.
Large truck accidents are often caused by road hazards, complicating how liability is assigned in these crashes. Commercial truck accidents may have worse consequences than just the collision depending on the load on board the truck. If the cargo is flammable or hazardous materials, secondary injuries can compound an already catastrophic accident. Our Arlington firm is here to help victims who have suffered any extent of losses in these catastrophic accidents.
Special Considerations In
Commercial Vehicle Accidents
Determining Liability
If you have been involved in a commercial vehicle accident in Texas, our team in Arlington will identify any negligent parties and work to hold them responsible. While the driver of the truck may have caused the accident, the operator of the vehicle is just one piece of the bigger picture. Trucking companies, insurance companies, contractors, and employers may be obligated to compensate someone injured in a commercial vehicle accident. Depend on us to determine exactly who is at fault for your losses.
The Driver's Employment Status Makes a Difference
Employee
In a truck accident, if it is established that an employment relationship exists between the driver of the truck and a trucking or shipping company, that company may be held legally liable for the driver's negligence. In this kind of case, we will show that the company exercised a degree of control over the truck driver.
Independent Contractor
Things get more complicated in an accident with a truck driven by an independent contractor of a larger company. In these cases, the liability of trucking companies, employers, and contractors are all key factors in assessing recovery through insurance coverage. In most cases, these entities will carry separate insurance policies.
*Disclaimer: The personal injury information offered and contained herein regarding personal injury statutes and claimants' rights is general in scope. No attorney-client relationship with our attorneys is hereby formed, nor is the information herein intended as formal legal advice.
