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when to consult a lawyer for a truck accident

When to Consult a Lawyer for a Truck Accident

A collision with a commercial truck is not the same as a typical car accident. The vehicles are larger, the injuries are often more severe, and the legal landscape is significantly more complex. If you or a loved one has been involved in one of these crashes in Sugar Land, TX, Reed & Terry Law […]

what to do after a truck accident

What to Do After a Truck Accident

Key Takeaways Move to safety and call 911 before doing anything else at the crash scene. Texas law requires drivers to exchange information and report certain crashes to authorities. Photograph the full scene, including truck markings, road conditions, and all visible damage. Gaps in medical treatment can be used by insurance adjusters to reduce your […]

Can Trucking Companies Be Held Liable for Inexperienced Drivers?

Sadly, the trucking industry hires a number of inexperienced and unfit drivers to operate their vehicles. The results can be tragic. If you were in a crash with an inexperienced truck driver, our legal teams in Sugar Land, Richmond, and Katy, TX, can help. I want to look at who is liable for truck crashes […]

What Are Truck Accident Rapid Response Teams: Do They Affect My Case?

Truck accidents can cause life-altering injuries and costly financial losses. Liable truck drivers or trucking companies should provide victims restitution for economic and non-economic damages related to a crash. Unfortunately, trucking companies often employ a rapid response team to investigate accidents and attempt to deny liability. Our legal team has helped numerous accident survivors and […]

Truck Driver Negligence: Collision Causes and Accident Lawsuits

There are many causes of 18-wheeler and semi-truck accidents, yet we have found that five particular causes tend to be the most common. These crash causes are: Hours of Service Violations Reckless Driving Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) Texting While Driving Improper Vehicle Maintenance We at Reed & Terry, LLP have helped families from Sugar Land, […]