Texas Truck Accident Guides
All crashes can be confusing, but truck accidents have the potential to be particularly complex given the amount of damage that can be done and the number of parties that may be involved. Put simply, commercial trucks are big and heavy, and they’re often owned by someone other than the driver. These factors can make seeking legal relief an uphill battle.
Thankfully, you don’t have to make your truck accident claim alone. Whether you seek legal representation or not, you can read the Truck Accident Guides found below for some insight into the process of making a strong legal claim against those who caused you harm. The Houston truck accident attorneys at Lapeze & Johns, PLLC, have helped countless victims find the financial relief they need. From their 30 years of combined experience, our attorneys have compiled key information into a blog designed to help truck accident victims stay safe and defend their rights.
Read on, and contact us today for a FREE, no-obligation consultation.
With Truck Accidents on the Rise, COVID-19 Poses Added Risks
While all car accidents are dangerous, truck accidents can be especially deadly due to the sheer size and weight of the vehicles involved. Unfortunately, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that truck accident fatalities in 2019...
Teen Drivers & Trucks: What They Need to Know to Be Safe
One of the most frightening experiences shared by new drivers is their first time passing a big truck. While driving near these massive vehicles shouldn't be taken lightly, it may help to go over some simple rules about driving around trucks. Driving near trucks...
How Long Do Truck Accident Claims Take to Settle?
As experienced Houston truck accident attorneys, one of the most frequently asked questions the team at Lapeze & Johns hears is, “How long will my truck accident claim to settle?” This is a complicated question and one that cannot be answered quickly. Every case...
What to Know About the First Offer From an Insurance Agency After a Trucking Accident
Truckers play an essential role in our lives. If it wasn’t for them, our grocery stores wouldn’t be stocked, our restaurants wouldn’t have any food, and a lot of goods would still be left on cargo ships. But as important as truckers are to our everyday lives and...
What to Do If You Need Surgery After a Truck Accident
Due to the size and weight of your average semi-truck, the injuries sustained in an accident involving a commercial truck are far more likely to affect you and your passengers rather than the trucker themselves. This makes the decisions you make after an accident even...
How Can the Coronavirus Affect Your Truck Accident Case?
It seems like every day there’s more news about problems caused by the shutdown surrounding the novel coronavirus. Thousands are ill, and millions of us are staying inside to try to keep those numbers down. And yet, in many ways, life is still happening....
6 Absolutely Vital Documents You Need for Making a Strong Truck Accident Claim
If you’ve ever been involved in a car accident, you know how devastating they can be. An accident with an 18-wheeler can be even more destructive. The sheer size and weight of commercial trucks can cause massive damage to a passenger vehicle and its passengers. This...
11 of the Most Common Truck Accident Injuries
It seems all drivers cringe a bit when driving near semi-trucks and with good reason. Truck accidents can be incredibly serious due to the sheer size of the vehicles involved, as well as a number of factors. If you or a loved one were involved in a commercial truck...
Underride Guards & Why Trucks Need Them
Passing 18-wheelers on the highway makes some of us hold our breath with anxiety, and not without good reason. Truck accidents can be devastating: the trucks are large and can be hard to control, and the added mass means other cars hardly stand a chance in a...
