Loewy Law Firm Blog  — Truck Accidents

The best time to consult a lawyer after a truck accident is within the first few days, before the trucking company’s insurance adjuster asks for a recorded statement and before the trucking company repairs the truck. A lawyer might advise declining the adjuster’s questions about fault and about how the injuries feel until a doctor has finished diagnosing them. A lawyer… Read More

Texas has become home to a growing number of manufacturing operations, and more manufacturers choosing Texas has put more trucks on its roads and highways. The increased truck traffic has led to more serious accidents, with Texas regularly leading the nation in injuries and fatalities caused by trucks. If you or someone you love has been injured in a commercial… Read More

A fully loaded tractor-trailer can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, so when one collides with a passenger vehicle, the injuries can be catastrophic. The trucking company’s insurance provider works in the company’s interest and usually has a claims adjuster assigned to the case within hours of the crash. The following steps provide a clear account of exactly what to do at the… Read More

A collision with a commercial truck can be a disaster. Aside from the fact that trucks are heavier and tend to cause more damage, there’s also the added hassle of identifying who is legally responsible and holding them accountable.   Under a legal doctrine known as “vicarious liability,” commercial trucking companies are financially responsible when their employees are negligent while on… Read More

After a commercial truck accident, the trucking company and its insurer immediately start working to protect themselves from liability. Without enough clear evidence, insurers have more room to deny responsibility and lessen any settlement you could receive. Police reports provide a handful of facts, but they rarely capture all the details. Records like black box data, driver logs, and company files can… Read More

Several aspects of truck crashes make them very different from typical car accidents. Along with the severe injuries and damage that can be caused, trucking companies need to protect themselves from liability so they will bring in lawyers and insurance adjusters quickly. If you’ve been in an accident with a commercial truck in Texas, you need a truck accident lawyer who… Read More

Driving in Austin can be a hassle. With the massive increase in population over the past two decades straining our roads and highways, it can be difficult, even dangerous, to get where you need to go in Austin. But some roads are more hazardous than others. Let’s review the most dangerous highways in Austin and talk about your… Read More

Accidents are indiscriminate, they can happen to anyone. People of all socioeconomic classes have accidents and suffer injuries because of the negligence of another. People who have a good income through a skilled job can suddenly find they are injured and unable to return to that line of work and enjoy that level of earning potential. It can take months, even years, to… Read More