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Our firm has achieved some of the highest judgments and settlements under the Federal Tort Claims Act across multiple states. With a track record of setting legal benchmarks nationwide, we are committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients.
Austin Truck Accident Lawyer
Austin Truck Accident Lawyers
Helping Victims of Truck Crashes Receive Compensation in Texas
In the United States, commercial truck-related fatalities are at their highest level in over 30 years. Accidents involving 18 wheeler trucks kill approximately 5,000 people each year in the U.S. and injure almost 115,000. These crashes often leave families mourning the loss of a loved one, left to cope with life changing injuries, and facing a mountain of unexpected expenses. If you or a loved one has sustained a serious injury in an accident with an 18 wheeler, consult a semi truck accident lawyer to discuss your legal options.
To maximize roadway safety, trucking companies must comply with state and federal regulations designed to protect truck drivers and other motorists. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) limits the number of hours a truck driver can be on the road each day/week, specifies required break periods, requires that drivers keep log books of each trip, and sets requirements with regards to driver licensing, vehicle maintenance/inspection records, and truck weight limits. Of course, truck drivers are prohibited from using alcohol, drugs and prescription medications that would impact their ability to drive safely and may not drive while distracted by mobile phones.
Contact our Austin truck accident attorneys by calling (833) 913-1885 today!
Across the United States
Achieving Justice Nationwide with Unparalleled Verdicts and Settlements
National Trial Law has a storied history of securing landmark verdicts and settlements across the United States. Notable achievements include a $230 million judgment for survivors of the Sutherland Springs Church mass shooting, a $44.7 million trial judgment for a birth injury at an Air Force hospital, and a $21.5 million verdict for a veteran who suffered catastrophic brain damage due to malpractice at the Manchester VA Hospital—the largest personal injury award in New Hampshire history. These results underscore the firm's dedication to holding institutions accountable and delivering justice for their clients.
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Record-Setting $230,000,000
Trial Win Sutherland Springs Mass Shooting
Highest Verdict and Settlement in FTCA History -
Record-Setting $44,717,681
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Record-Setting $21,592,643
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Record-Setting $10,500,000
Settlement VA Medical Malpractice
Experienced Representation After Semi Truck Accidents
Sharing the road with huge commercial trucks can be nerve wracking for even the most skilled drivers. Most of us have felt our car shake as an 18 wheeler passes us on the highway. It’s no surprise that a collision between these large tractor trailers and other vehicles can have catastrophic or deadly consequences–a 4,000 pound car is no match for an 80,000 pound big rig, especially at high speeds.
How an Austin 18 Wheeler Truck Accident Lawyer Can Help
Unlike a typical car on car accident, multiple third parties may bear liability for a tractor trailer accident. In addition to the driver or the commercial trucking company that employs the driver, the truck manufacturer or even the manufacturer of its parts may also be liable for a crash. In these cases, maintenance logs and parts purchase records will likely be important parts of the investigation conducted by your Austin truck accident attorneys.
Consult a Truck Accident Lawyer Before Accepting Compensation from an Insurance Company
The involved parties will have an insurance company that may offer you a sum of money to close your case. But it is their job to represent their company’s own interests and that of their insured, not you. While your insurance company is also involved, they may not fully understand the extent of the damages at stake. For these reasons, it is crucial that victims of big rig accidents seek the representation of a team of truck accident lawyers who can investigate the circumstances of the crash and hold the negligent parties accountable. The Austin truck accident lawyers at National Trial Law have decades of experience representing victims of 18 wheeler truck accidents. For a complimentary telephone consultation, contact our truck accident attorneys today.
Contact us online or by calling (833) 913-1885 today!
Statute of Limitations for Truck Accidents in Texas
If you sustain a personal injury in a crash with a semi truck, don’t wait to take action. The statute of limitations for tractor trailer accidents in Texas is two years from the date of the incident. This means that if you are going to file a lawsuit in court, you must file within two years of the date of the accident. If you have been seriously injured in a crash with a tractor trailer, contact an 18 wheeler accident attorney at National Trial Law.
What Sets Us Apart
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PEER APPROVED
More attorneys named Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters in the “Personal Injury Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff” category in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025, than any other law firm in Texas (Bill Whitehurst, Chip Brees, Michelle Cheng, Jamal Alsaffar, Laurie Higginbotham and Tom Jacob)
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RECORD-SETTING RESULTS NATIONWIDE
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TEXAS ROOTS
Founded in Austin with more than 50 years of trial experience.
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NATIONAL REACH
National results in complex personal injury litigation.
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DEEP BENCH
Many experienced lawyers ready to serve you.
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SE HABLA ESPAÑOL
Our team has multiple Spanish speaking staff members.