Delivery trucks travel on Texas roads every day. Sadly, sometimes these trucks cause accidents that leave victims injured.
If you or someone you love is harmed by a delivery driver, you have legal rights. You may be able to pursue a claim against from the driver and the company that employs the driver. However, you’ll need a dedicated legal advocate on your side to help you make your case if you want the best chance of getting full and fair compensation.
An Austin delivery accident attorney at George Salinas Injury Lawyers can help. Our legal team has over 110 years of collective experience. Members of our team have past experience working as attorneys for insurance companies, so we understand how these big insurers fight to keep your compensation down. We’ll stand up for your rights and make sure you get the money you deserve.
Give us a call today at (210)-225-0909 to schedule your free consultation and learn how we can fight for you.
Your Rights After an Accident
Texas has fault laws, which means every driver can pursue a claim for monetary damages against those who harm them. Under Texas Code Section 33.001, if you can show the delivery driver was at least 51% responsible for causing an accident that injured you, you can pursue a legal claim to recover compensation for your losses.
In some cases, it’s not just the driver you can pursue a claim against. As a case called Painter v. Amerimex Drilling I, Ltd explains, “An employer is vicariously liable for its employee’s negligent acts if those acts are within the course and scope of his employment.” Under this vicarious liability rule, you don’t have to show the company did anything wrong to make them pay for damages the delivery driver caused while on the job.
You need to understand these rights so you can make the justice system work for you with the help of our Austin truck accident lawyers from George Salinas Injury Lawyers.
Fighting for Fair Compensation After a Delivery Truck Crash
Taking legal action in delivery accident claims is complicated. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has passed special rules that impose extra responsibilities on most delivery drivers who operate commercial motor vehicles. These rules include things like taking rest breaks and maintaining a large amount of insurance coverage.
If a delivery driver fails to follow these rules, or behaves unreasonably carelessly both the driver and their employer could potentially be made to compensate you for medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.
Unfortunately, many large companies that employ delivery drivers go out of their way to make it difficult for crash victims to gather the evidence they need, investigate their claim, and build a strong case.
Having the right Austin personal injury attorney ensures you aren’t disadvantaged in your case as you fight for your rights.
Get In Touch With An Austin Delivery Accident Lawyer Today
At George Salinas Injury Lawyers, we have solid negotiation skills and courtroom experience, with our attorneys holding places in the Board of Directors of the Texas Trial lawyers Association. We’ll bring our decades of knowledge to your claim and we won’t charge you legal fees unless we win. Give us a call or contact us today at (210)-225-0909 to learn more about how we can help you.