When a Tractor Trailer truck driver is operating carelessly or is negligent in their care of the vehicle, then you may be eligible for damages. Tractor Trailers are required to properly maintain their vehicle, keeping records of its upkeep, and in a shared fault state, like Texas, proving your case is nearly impossible without the help of legal counsel. Be careful to not hurt your case by talking to the Trucking company, their job is to move quickly and limit liability, your job is to call The Irvin Law Firm as soon as possible.
There are crucial things that should happen as soon as a truck accident takes place, like:
Inventory of the physical evidence
- Is there evidence of braking?
- Did the truck maintain its lane?
Inventory of the vehicle
- Are the brakes and tires in good condition?
- Is the load properly distributed?
Inventory of the records
- How many hours has the driver logged?
- Has the truck’s black box been preserved or gone “missing”?
If you have any contact with the Trucking company, you hurt your chance at getting justice. Contact us for a free consultation, what makes us different is a personal touch. Stop waiting and call us, We Get It Done.
