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If you were injured in a motor vehicle collision with a big rig, a truck accident lawyer in Odessa from Loncar Lyon Jenkins can help you collect the financial compensation you are owed. Our team can determine fault, define financial accountability, value your compensation claim, and fill out the necessary paperwork.
You do not have to be alone in your fight for monetary compensation. The Strong Arm of Loncar Lyon Jenkins is here to serve you. We offer free initial consultations to all prospective clients.
Here are some of the ways a truck accident attorney at Loncar Lyon Jenkins can help during this challenging time:
Before we file your claim or lawsuit, we will gather evidence to show the nature of your condition and the cost of your damages. We can use the following to demonstrate those factors:
Your medical records, including progress reports and written prognosis
Pictures of the scene of the accident and both vehicles from a variety of angles
Witness statements, including their contact information
The police report might also contain information that can verify some elements of your case.
Knowing the truck driver was at fault for the accident that caused your injuries is not enough. You must be able to prove the other party caused the collision. Using your case’s evidence, we must establish that:
Another party, like the truck driver or the trucking company, owed you a duty of care.
For whatever reason, the other party did not uphold this obligation.
The other party primarily caused your accident.
You suffered losses as a result.
The American Bar Association (ABA) requires us to prove these elements to “win” your case. That’s not a problem for us, though; we’ve been serving Texans since 1988.
We are prepared to handle whatever your case throws at us. We have no problem dealing with uncooperative insurance adjusters or the parties they represent. Not only will we file your insurance claim or lawsuit, but we will also keep you updated throughout the entire process.
Each year, Loncar Lyon Jenkins represents over 7,000 clients all over Texas and will travel to any city or town within the Lone Star state.
How long you have to file your lawsuit depends on a few factors, including your age at the time of the accident and when you discovered your injuries. Generally, you’ll have about two years to file your lawsuit in court, per Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003.
Considering legal aid is important because if you file outside of the two-year period, you’ll likely lose your chance to seek damages. Don’t let this happen to you. Given adequate notice, our team can handle everything involved with completing your case.
The severity of your injuries, the cost of your damages, and your quality of life can contribute to the value of your case. We will take into account your past, present, and future damages when determining the total value of your losses.
You could recoup your:
We also help family members who have lost loved ones in fatal truck accidents. If your family suffered such a tragedy, our lawyers can pursue wrongful death damages from the responsible parties. These damages may include burial and funeral costs, final medical expenses, loss of financial support, as well as intangible damages, like loss of consortium.
You could secure compensation for other losses depending on your situation.
In general, you could get compensation in one of two ways:
Both of these methods come with their own obligations, which can be difficult to manage if you don’t have a legal background. With our team on your side, you don’t have to learn the law or worry about managing a case on your own; we can do that for you.
Many accident victims shy away from hiring truck accident lawyers due to the costs. That should not be a concern of yours when you partner with Loncar Lyon Jenkins. Part of calling in the Strong Arm means that we finance your case from start to finish, so you don’t pay any fees up front or out of pocket. Instead, we only charge you if and when our truck accident attorneys recover compensation for you.
This payment style allows us to start working on your case right away, so there are no delays or risks involved.
Federal regulations permit drivers to spend 11 hours at a time on the road. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reported that many truck drivers admitted to exceeding the number of permitted driving hours despite federal regulations.
If we find that a trucker’s drowsiness caused your accident, this behavior constitutes negligence, and we can pursue both them and their employer for damages.
During our investigation, we may find that one or more of the following elements contributed to your crash:
Our truck accident attorneys urge you to consider the following while thinking about legal action:
Texas Transportation Code § 550.062 notes that law enforcement is required to investigate certain crashes. However, you must report the incident for them to do this.
Your external injuries may visibly heal with time. As such, you should document your recovery period with photographs. Your lawyer in Odessa can use these documents to prove the nature of your truck accident injuries.
In the immediate aftermath of a collision with a large truck, physical recovery must be your first priority. Get immediate emergency medical treatment for your injuries and anyone else injured in the collision. Not only could this promote your well-being, but the information you get could help your case.
Contact a truck accident attorney at Loncar Lyon Jenkins as soon as possible to schedule a free legal consultation.
Clay Jenkins started his personal injury practice in 1989 after clerking for the Texas Supreme Court. He co-counseled some of Brian Loncar’s biggest cases for 25 years before purchasing an interest in the firm. He is the former Chairman of the Board of Advocates for the Texas Trial Lawyers Association and previously served as President of the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association. Learn More
Our highly experienced lawyers will contact you for a Free Legal Consultation.
If you or a family member was injured in a collision with a large truck, an Odessa truck accident lawyer on our team may help you fight for the compensation you are entitled to. Do not wait to file your compensation claim.
You should not be forced to pay the expenses of an accident you did not cause. Financial recovery should fall on the at-fault driver and their insurance company. Explore your options with our firm by calling us or reaching out online.
