Get a Truck Accident Lawyer in Houston to Protect Your Rights
We fight to prove the trucker and trucking company were at fault
If you were injured or a loved one died in a Texas crash involving an 18-wheeler, tractor-trailer, semi or another type of big commercial vehicle, our Houston truck accident attorneys can take on the trucking company and fight for the compensation you need and deserve. Smith & Hassler has over 30 years of experience getting real results for clients in Houston, and our attorneys have a reputation for being aggressive advocates for the injured.
Getting into an accident with a commercial vehicle can be disastrous and bring your life to a complete standstill. That's because a fully loaded tractor-trailer can weigh up to 80,000 pounds – a dramatic difference in size compared to the average passenger vehicle, which typically only weighs around 5,000 pounds.
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To make matters worse, claims involving 18-wheeler/big rig accidents are often complex because many times there are multiple parties that can be held liable for your damages. Trucking companies also carry high-limit insurance policies and have teams of attorneys ready to protect their best interests – meaning you're at huge disadvantage if you try to face them on your own. Luckily, our dedicated legal team knows how to level the playing field.
Don't face the trucking company alone. Our Houston attorneys have fought – and won – against some of the largest carriers in Texas.
Contact a Houston Truck Accident Lawyer"I was very happy with Smith and Hassler. My husband contacted them after we had what we felt was a horrible traffic accident. Right away, they took care of us with patience and understanding, giving us peace of mind as we dealt with the pain, confusion, and questions that any accident would bring. Smith and Hassler made sure we received the proper medical help that was needed to get us back on track. They also did what was needed to get us what we deserved from the insurance, both the other party as well as ours. I highly recommend Smith and Hassler."
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Who is liable in a truck accident?
If you sustained a serious injury or a loved one died in a truck accident due to negligence, there may be multiple parties liable for your damages, including:
- The Truck Driver
- A Trucking Company
- A Shipping Company
- A Broker
- The Truck Manufacturer
- A Third Party (e.g., another driver involved in the crash)
Claims involving tractor-trailers, 18-wheelers, semis, big rigs, and other large commercial vehicles are rarely straightforward and often complex. If you want to maximize the value of your claim, you should strongly consider hiring an experienced truck accident attorney.
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