Truck Accident Lawyer Arlington
Been Involved in a Truck Accident? You Likely Have a Case
Have you or a loved one been injured in an accident involving a tractor trailer, big rig, or other commercial vehicle? Some victims might be unsure whether their injuries are serious enough to warrant a personal injury claim. However, the sheer size of many commercial vehicles leaves occupants of smaller vehicles in an incredibly vulnerable position, so the answer in these cases, more often than not, is "yes."
That's where our Arlington truck accident lawyer comes in. The Law Firm of Roger "Rocky" Walton, P.C. has a proven track record of success when it comes to securing just compensation for our clients. We can manage your truck accident claim from start to finish.
Rocky Walton Stands Up for Injured Texans
Accidents involving commercial trucks are frequently catastrophic and all too often lead to wrongful death cases. You might be unsure where to turn. If you have been injured in a truck accident, let a board-certified personal injury trial lawyer help.
Rocky Walton and his team in Arlington can work to help you collect full compensation for your losses. Our team has been helping truck and car accident victims since 1987, and initial case reviews are free of charge. To learn more, contact us online or call or text us today:
(817) 429-4299
We Make Things Easy for Our Clients "Talented individuals with great credentials."
Ruth Brock
Arlington, TX
2023
Rocky Walton and his team are talented individuals with great credentials. His Board Certification in Personal Injury Trial practice is noteworthy, setting it apart from many firms. I was very impressed with the dedication and determination of the team who worked on my behalf. Great caring people!
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Arlington, TX
2023
There is no one better than Rocky Walton and his team . From beginning to end , they made this process easy going and stress free for our family . They truly do put a lot of time , attention and care for their clients . That is the most important thing in this world , and we were treated like family .the communication between all of us is really what was the best thing always keeping us informed.
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According to the Texas Department of Transportation, in 2022, the total number of crashes resulting in possible injuries for our communities were:
Truck Accidents Can Be Catastrophic
Injuries that are considered "catastrophic" are life-changing. However, the full effects might not be apparent until months or even years after the incident. That is one reason why it's so important to receive medical attention even if you don't feel seriously hurt. Our Arlington truck accident lawyers often see:
Brain Injuries
Compared to other types of injuries, traumatic brain injuries can have especially extensive effects. These might be cognitive, creating memory problems, difficulty concentrating, or dramatic mood swings. Others are sensory. For example, patients might have recurring vision problems or lose their sense of smell. In other cases, severe chronic headaches might occur. Head injuries are notoriously difficult to treat and can affect victims' relationships, ability to work, and more.
Spinal Injuries
Depending on the location and severity of damage to the spine, some accident victims might experience partial or complete paralysis. Spinal injuries can affect your ability to live independently or return to work. They may also require incredibly costly changes to your home.
Burns
Victims of truck accidents might suffer from serious burns to their bodies. A burn is not only one of the most painful types of injuries, but the resulting disfigurement can cause emotional effects such as withdrawal and depression.
Broken Bones
Truck accidents can crush vehicles and place occupants at serious risk of broken bones. Although these injuries can often be overcome with surgery and rehabilitation, others might require amputations.
Vision or Hearing Loss
Often tied to brain injuries, these sensory effects can have some of the most damaging outcomes. A partial or total loss of your sight or ability to hear can have a substantial negative impact on your quality of life. You might not be able to return to your former line of work. Even if you are, it might be at a reduced capacity.
After you have received timely medical care, the second most important step is reaching out to an attorney. We will discuss your unique situation in order to learn more about your injuries and the effects on your life so far. Our truck and 18-wheeler accident lawyers in Arlington work carefully to both weigh immediate consequences and project how they will affect you and your family in the future. Using this information, we can determine what a fair settlement or jury award might be.
Begin Focusing on Your Recovery Let Us Handle the Legalese
If you have been seriously injured on the road, the mere idea of standing up to a large trucking company can add to an already heavy emotional burden. That's why it is invaluable to have a truck accident attorney in your corner.
Our law firm offers free consultations, so you have nothing to lose. During a case review, we can provide an honest assessment of your chances of obtaining a settlement or winning a suit against a trucking company or any other negligent party.
If you're in Arlington, Grand Prairie, Fort Worth, or Greater DFW, reach out to our Arlington firm online or call us to learn more:
"Integrity. Honesty. Respect. That's how I'd summarize the Roger Walton Law Firm. Rocky Walton's team, however, bring honor and nobility to the practice of law. I highly recommend this Arlington firm!" John L. Rothra
You Have 2 Years to File a Claim Understanding the Statute of Limitations
In Arlington and throughout the state of Texas, victims of car accidents, truck accidents, and other types of personal injuries normally have two years to settle or file a lawsuit. This rule also applies to families filing a wrongful death suit after losing a loved one. The team at our law firm understands this might sound like a generous timeline, but we advise you to take action and contact an injury lawyer as soon as possible.
There are several reasons why acting sooner is advantageous. Reaching out to our law firm will shift some of the mental burdens onto our team. Knowing our truck accident lawyers are doing everything they can to move your case forward can allow you and your family to focus on healing. Uncovering sufficient evidence also takes time, and we will never cut corners when it comes to building your argument. And in the rare event that the large truck was somehow connected with a government entity, you might have as little as 30 days to six months to give that party notice of your intent to file a truck accident claim. Don't take chances - reach out to us as soon as you can.
Do I Really Need an Attorney?
The insurance adjuster's job is to protect their employer's bottom line. Our job is to protect your rights, and this includes helping you avoid being shortchanged by an insurance company when it comes to the compensation you deserve.
All too often, victims are pressured to give a statement to the adjuster, when in truth you do not have to say anything. You certainly are under no obligation to have a conversation with the adjuster outside the presence of your attorney. Before you return a call to an insurance adjuster to talk about your accident, contact our Arlington law firm. We will review the facts with you and recommend a course of action to take. If Rocky Walton cannot negotiate a fair settlement on your behalf, he is not afraid to take your case to trial.
Discuss Your Truck Accident Case With Our Attorney in Arlington, TX
Our law firm has been helping truck and car accident victims settle and win personal injury cases since 1987. We hold several prestigious distinctions and have achieved verdicts and settlements that demonstrate our commitment to clients just like you.
Large truck and 18-wheeler accidents can have catastrophic and often fatal effects. Our goal is to help you return to some sense of normalcy. Request a free consultation at our Arlington law firm to learn more about your rights regarding a personal injury or wrongful death case. Contact our injury lawyers online or call or text:
We Help Arlington Secure Just Compensation "I can't thank them enough."
Jacob R
Arlington, TX
2023
Rocky and his team helped me after a bad car accident and I can't thank them enough. His team is very professional and cordial, answering any and all of my questions and they walked me through the entire process keeping me updating through the whole thing. If you every get into an accident and need the help of an attorney, I can't recommend the Law Firm of Rocky Walton enough! Please, do yourself a favor and reach out to them.
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Arlington, TX
2022
A tremendous help! I was being stonewalled by the insurance company and the driver at fault in my automobile accident. I had reached a complete impasse and Rocky and his firm took everything out of my hands and meticulously and thoroughly managed my claim. I would have never been able to navigate this horrible situation on my own. The staff was above and beyond helpful and patient in their communications with me.
View on GoogleWhat Does Compensation Cover?
Compensation from a settlement or verdict is intended to return the victim and their family to their previous quality of life that existed prior to the accident. This means that the money can cover physical effects and losses, such as property damage and medical bills, and intangibles such as emotional effects. More specifically, compensation may account for:
Medical Bills
From transportation in an ambulance to doctor visits, surgery, medications, and more, medical bills can mount quickly. These costs are among the most pressing to our clients, and we believe they deserve the highest quality treatment available for their injuries. We can provide letters of protection that guarantee medical debts will be paid back with money from a future settlement or verdict.
Ongoing Rehabilitation and Therapy
Victims of truck accidents often require months or even years of therapy. This assistance might be necessary to overcome cognitive deficits or physical limitations, such as difficulty walking as a result of broken bones.
At-Home Care
The effects of catastrophic injuries can place an undue burden on family members or other loved ones acting as caregivers. The best solution in these cases is often at-home care, which comes at a cost that is simply prohibitive to most of our clients.
Modifications to Your Home
Certain injuries, such as amputations or paralysis, will necessitate changes to your home in order to ensure your safety. Some of our clients might also be able to maintain some level of independence by making modifications to their vehicles, such as installing hand-controlled pedals in their car.
Loss of Income
Victims of serious accidents might be out of work for an extended period while they heal. Even if they can return to work, it might be at a limited capacity. This financial burden is often exacerbated if the victim was the primary earner for their family.
Pain and Suffering
Although this area of compensation is more difficult to quantify than economic losses, it should still be a major consideration. In order to gauge how mental anguish, physical pain, and emotional distress (such as anxiety and trouble sleeping) have impacted you, an attorney will look at how your day-to-day life has changed and will continue to be affected in the future.
A Testimonial for Our Truck Accident Attorney
"After I was struck from behind on the highway, the at fault driver's insurance stated their algorithm determined there was no way I could be injured to the extent I was, due to the "minor" damage to my vehicle. Well, they were wrong. I had to undergoe major surgery to repair my neck. Rocky and his team took my case and collected the maximum compensation possible. He and his team took the stress off of me and my family. They handled every aspect from the beginning to the end, and kept me informed the entire time." Mike Wade
Common Causes of Truck Accidents
In many personal injury cases involving truck crashes, the cause can be directly tied to behavior on the part of the driver. Commercial truck drivers might text while driving, drink behind the wheel, or engage in other reckless behaviors. In other cases, a truck accident is caused because a tractor-trailer driver took a turn too wide and rolled over, crushing nearby vehicles. Driver error can be a major contributor to a truck accident.
Our Texas 18-wheeler accident lawyers often uncover evidence that a trucking company was at fault. Important regulations, such as requisite rest periods or a limit on how much weight a tractor-trailer can haul at one time, are often ignored in order to minimize their operation costs. These negligent practices can have catastrophic consequences for other drivers on the road.
Car accidents have infamously been caused by faulty airbags or tires. Some truck accidents can similarly be traced back to defective parts. The sheer weight of large trucks means they must have dependable braking capabilities. Mindful design and fabrication methods are also necessary to minimize the chance of rollovers, among other dangerous risks. Part failure may cause an accident.
Engineers, resurfacing crews, and other types of workers all play vital roles in designing and maintaining safe roadways. An improperly graded on-ramp, severe state of disrepair, or other issues with a road or highway can all lead to catastrophic truck crashes. Our Arlington personal injury attorneys will consult with experts in the field so that no stone remains unturned in regard to your truck accident case.
Why Is the Cause Important?
Compared to bike, pedestrian, or even car accidents, determining the cause of truck accidents is rarely straightforward. A truck accident lawyer in Texas needs to carefully determine the exact cause of the incident in order to hold the correct party or parties responsible.
In the case of drunk driving, the commercial truck driver would obviously be at fault. If cargo had been improperly secured and ended up on a busy highway, the trucking company would likely be held responsible. In other cases, a contractor that was responsible for road upkeep might have been negligent and failed to fill dangerous potholes or other types of damage in a timely manner, resulting in a crash.
The various causes and number of parties who might potentially be responsible are just some of the reasons why you need a dedicated truck accident attorney who has handled a large number of personal injury cases of this nature. Our truck accident lawyers in Arlington work closely with specialists in the field, such as truck accident reconstruction experts, to pinpoint exactly what happened.
Speak Carefully At the Scene of the Accident
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Even if the accident was not your fault, you may feel the urge to apologize out of habit. Doing so can be seen as an admission of guilt, so it is important not to say anything of that nature to the truck driver or anyone else at the scene of the truck accident.
Speak to an Attorney Before Anything Else Contact the Law Firm of Roger 'Rocky' Walton, P.C. Today
If you think you can trust an insurance company to fully compensate you for your injuries, think again. They're looking out for their bottom line and will do everything in their power to minimize an accident claim involving a large truck.
If you have been involved in a catastrophic accident, it is incredibly important that you consult a truck accident attorney before signing any agreements. This is a vulnerable time, and our law firm can protect your best interests while you focus on yourself and your family.
Take the first step today. Request a free consultation at our Arlington office online or call:
(817) 429-4299
Our Truck Accident Lawyer Can Help Improve Your Life "This dramatically changed our lives."
Andrew Disney
Arlington, TX
2023
Rocky and his team of experts helped my wife and myself navigate the unknown to get a result that we both hoped for. This dramatically changed our lives. We can’t thank you enough.
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Arlington, TX
2023
Rocky and his staff give 110% effort and get great results for their clients. So thankful to have connected with this caring and hardworking group.
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