Houston Truck Accident Lawyer
Injured in a Houston 18 wheeler accident?
At Kennedy Hodges, LLP, we provide legal representation in all types of commercial truck accidents, and have a reputation throughout the legal community as a top quality injury law firm with a long history of impressive case results. (*) Our lead attorneys, Galvin B. Kennedy and David W. Hodges, are both Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a credential that reflects their knowledge, expertise and training in this area of law. They have a proven record both in the claims process and at trial, and have prevailed in difficult and complex cases.
Our founding attorneys, Galvin B. Kennedy and David W. Hodges, are well-versed in all areas relating to personal injury law and have been named as:
- "Top 100 Trial Lawyers" for 2011 by the National Trial Lawyers Association;
- Texas "Super Lawyers" by Thomson Reuters from 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011; and
- "Houston's Top Lawyers" by H Texas Magazine for 2005 and 2006
As truck accident claims are so complex, it is important that they are handled by an attorney that is experienced in this area of the law. Our firm is prepared to offer you this level of experience. We know that these are unique claims in that the insurance company involved is a commercial insurer. They have their own teams of accident investigators and they represent the trucking firm and their interests. As with any insurance company, they are concerned with their bottom line and do not represent you, your family or your interests. It cannot be understated how important it is that you have quality legal counsel representing you in any injury claim involving a commercial truck.
How can our Houston truck accident firm help you?
Our firm can assist the injured or their families in all types of truck accidents with regard to compensation for
personal injury. We provide responsive, professional and dedicated legal counsel to those who have been injured in a
18 wheeler accident,
truck/auto collisions and have extensive knowledge and experience in documenting the
causes of truck accidents in injury claims and lawsuits. Any accident caused by a
commercial truck, whether as a result of
defective truck equipment,
trucking company negligence,
overloaded trucks, or a
tired driver, will be carefully investigated, including by federal agencies.
Trucking firms are regulated by the federal Department of Transportation, among other federal agencies. There are extreme inherent dangers to others when heavily loaded semis are sharing the road. Truck accidents are the cause of an astonishing number of fatal or serious injury accidents throughout the nation, and Houston is no exception. There are several common underlying causes, including tired drivers, negligent truck operators who are driving at a speed faster than regulations allow, based on road conditions, as well as those who are drunk or intoxicated by drugs.
Importance of Hiring a Houston Trucking Accident Lawyer
Our cases have exposed driving log violations when the driver violated regulations regarding time behind the wheel and the rest requirements, leading to large settlements and verdicts. We take on such cases fully committed to our client's future, health, and in pursuing every form of compensation that should be paid, based on the degree of injuries and other damages in their unique case. Many are very seriously or permanently injured, and will need long term medical care and treatment, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation, and may never be able to function as they had prior to the accident. Others may have less serious injuries and will eventually recover and be able to move on, but the ramifications of an accident can be extensive, including affecting your ability to work and earn a living or function as you had prior to the accident.
Our legal team can file a claim in which independent contract drivers were involved, and can advise you
what to do in after a truck accident. We have developed powerful and respected experts in truck
highway accidents and
truck regulations that can assist in supporting your claim or lawsuit. We provide personal legal representation, and always have our clients and their families as our only focus and concern. Our personal dedication to our cases has led to many high value settlements, and we are very willing to take the case to a jury if the insurance company does not respond to our demands for fair compensation. We are here to protect you, your rights, family and future.
Contact a Houston truck accident attorney from our firm today toll-free at 877-342-2020 for immediate information about any truck accident injury claim.