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Waco Truck Accident Lawyers

We Maximize Your Truck Accident Recovery

In 2024, there were over 400 commercial trucking accidents in Waco and McLennan County at large.

While most commercial drivers are safe and adhere to the rules of the road, it only takes one that doesn't devastate you and your family.

Commercial vehicles outweigh common passenger vehicles by an order of magnitude, and almost all crashes involving a semi-truck have the potential for serious, lifelong injuries.

At Biggs & Greenslade, we’re committed to helping Waco families maximize their recovery and secure their future when it seems uncertain.

If you were injured in a crash with a commercial vehicle, contact our offices to speak with a truck wreck attorney in the Waco, TX, area.

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How A Waco Truck Accident Attorney Can Help You

A truck accident isn’t like an accident between two private drivers. Commercial trucking companies have an extended duty of care to protect drivers when they’re on the road.

This is challenging for individuals to navigate, and the insurance companies protecting commercial shipping companies know this and take advantage of it.

The Waco truck wreck attorneys at Biggs & Greenslade have extensive experience defending individuals from overzealous insurance companies, and we’re committed to ensuring our clients get the recovery they deserve when a trucker is at fault for an accident.

During your free consultation, you’ll discuss your accident with an experienced personal injury attorney. They can help you determine what the next best steps are for you.

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Common Causes of Commercial Truck Accidents

Failure to Obey Traffic Rules

Commercial drivers aren’t perfect. They fail to signal lane changes, run red lights, and break the speed limit like other drivers. The biggest difference is just how devastating these failures can be for other drivers.

Bad Weather Conditions

Rain, fog, ice, snow, and other inclement weather conditions can make it even more difficult for a driver to operate a commercial vehicle safely. This can lead to accidents with other drivers, especially on busy highways.

Driver Fatigue

Federal and state laws dictate how long a driver can operate a commercial vehicle at a time without a break. This helps fight driver fatigue, but long hours on the road–especially at the end of a long haul–can still affect the driver.

Distracted Driving

Drivers commonly try to make the best time by eating on the road, making phone calls, or using GPS systems. This can distract them, and the consequences of distracted driving can cause serious accidents.

Mechanical Failure

Trucking companies, including independent owners/operators, have a duty to maintain their vehicles. Should they suffer a mechanical failure because they didn’t, they might be liable for an accident caused by that failure.

Improper Cargo Loading

Loading companies are responsible for securing loads according to state and federal law. Improperly loaded cargo can shift during transport, causing hazards for those around the commercial vehicle.

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Waco Truck Injury Lawyer Committed to Maximizing Your Recovery

When you’ve been seriously injured, you need to focus on getting better. That’s always your first priority.

It can be difficult to look to the future when so much is uncertain. The personal injury attorneys at Biggs & Greenslade can help you do that.

We help our clients recover

Economic Damages

Economic damages are damages that have a cost associated with them directly, including

  • Medical Expenses - Hospital bills, doctors visits, physical therapy, and ongoing care can all be measured. We determine what you have paid and what you may pay in the future.
  • Lost Wages - If you were seriously injured, you likely miss work. Your injuries may prevent you from working in the future, too. We fight to ensure you recover those costs.
  • Property Damages - After a crash with a commercial vehicle, you’re likely going to need a new vehicle. We ensure that you aren’t paying out-of-pocket to replace your damaged vehicle.

Non-Economic Damages

Non-economic damages can’t be calculated very easily. They’re often subjective, but if they’re appropriate, we will pursue them. They include

  • Pain & Suffering - A serious accident can cause emotional and physical pain that can’t be quantified. We fight to ensure you recover damages caused by this distress.
  • Loss of Enjoyment - Injuries may prevent you from doing the things you love to do, like exercising or playing with your children. We seek compensation for these, if appropriate.
  • Emotional Trauma - Your accident may leave you with trauma, including PTSD. If that’s the case, we’ll ensure that you recover damages so you can recover fully.

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Negligence in Truck Accidents

In order to pursue a personal injury claim, a person needs to prove that the other party is responsible for the accident and that the accident is a result of negligence.

In a trucking accident, determining negligence is more complicated. Our Waco truck crash lawyers find the negligent party and pursue your claim with them.

Potential negligent parties include

  • Truck Driver - Truck drivers are human, and they can make mistakes. Those mistakes can include violating federal regulations, driving poorly, driving distracted, or driving under the influence. They may have also violated traffic laws. These could all contribute to negligence.
  • Trucking Company - Trucking companies are required to adhere to federal standards for vehicle maintenance, hiring, and other regulations. If they failed to follow these regulations, they may be the negligent party in your commercial truck accident.
  • Cargo Loading Company - Companies that load cargo operate separately from drivers and trucking companies, and there are regulations that ensure they do their job properly. Should they not, they may be responsible for your accident.
  • Vehicle Maintenance Company - Should a maintenance company improperly repair or maintain a mechanical component of a commercial vehicle, and that component’s failure causes an accident, they may be held liable for the accident.

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Meet Our Waco Truck Accident Attorneys

Kenneth Biggs

A former US Marine, law enforcement officer, and district prosecutor, Kenneth Biggs leverages his extensive trial experience to fight for his client.

John Greenslade

A former insurance defense specialist, John Greenslade leverages his knowledge of insurance company techniques to bring them to the negotiating table.

Annie Northcutt

During her tenure as a district prosecutor working with some of the most vulnerable victims, Annie Northcutt learned that her compassion was a strength for her clients in need.

Morgan Broyles

After graduating from law school, Morgan Broyles returned to East Texas to help individuals and families navigate complex personal injury cases.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much can I expect from a truck accident settlement?

Settlements can vary significantly depending on the nature of the accident, your injuries, the amount of property damage and more.

Biggs & Greenslade attempts to maximize your recovery to ensure that you’re protected now and in the future.

What is the average settlement for an 18-wheeler accident?

In the United States, the average settlement for a commercial vehicle accident is about $73 thousand, though it can be significantly more depending on the injuries and nature of the accident.

How long will it take to pursue my case?

Settlement times vary, but typically we conclude your case between 6 and 18 months after you come to us. Should we go to trial, it can take longer but our personal injury attorneys will advise you about whether or not it will be worth it.

Do you pay taxes on settlements?

Not typically, but damages for lost wages will be subject to traditional taxes. Punitive damages may also be taxed.

How soon do I need to file a claim?

The statute of limitations in Texas is 2 years. You can file a personal injury claim in that time, but if you don’t decide to do it before then you may not be able to get compensation for your injuries, property, or lost wages.

What will my truck accident lawyers do?

The lawyers at Biggs & Greenslade’s primary responsibility is to represent you–in trial, when negotiating with insurance companies, or during a settlement agreement.

In pursuit of that goal, they also:

  • Collecting evidence from the accident
  • Issuing formal demands
  • Negotiating with insurance and trucking companies
  • Represent you during a jury trial.

Do I have a good case?

While it’s simple to tell who’s at fault in an accident that involves non-commercial drivers, it’s much more difficult to determine who’s at fault in a commercial trucking accident.

If you believe that the driver or trucking company is responsible for the accident, the best thing is to schedule a free consultation with Biggs & Greenslade to provide them with the details of your case.

Will I have to go to trial?

Most personal injury cases end in a settlement agreement. The responsible party agrees to pay an amount that your lawyer negotiates.

Only very occasionally do personal injury cases go to trial. If your lawyer advises you to take your case to trial, you should give it real consideration.

The decision to go to trial is ultimately yours, though. If you decide to go against your lawyer’s advice, they will negotiate a settlement out of court.

How much does a trucking accident lawyer cost?

You don’t pay them anything out of pocket. Personal injury lawyers work off of a contingency fee, which means that their fees are taken out of the settlement agreement that they negotiate.

If they don’t win your case, then you pay them nothing.

Waco, TX Truck Accident Lawyers
Here To Help You

As personal injury lawyers, Kenneth Biggs & John Greenslade have helped hundreds of Central Texans recover from the unimaginable.

If you were in an accident with a commercial vehicle, whether an 18-wheeler or something else, you need experienced personal injury lawyers to help you sift through the accident.

If you were injured, you’re going to need a little help getting back on your feet, and we’re here to do just that.

Contact the law offices of Kenneth Biggs & John Greenslade today to schedule a free consultation.

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