Tractor-Trailer Collision Lawyer in the Dallas Area
Experienced Help to Pursue the Compensation You Need
Many serious, injury-causing motor vehicle accidents on Texas roadways involve large commercial vehicles such as an 18-wheeler, semi tractor-trailer or bus. Driving these vehicles for a living is a challenging job, and the risk these massive vehicles create means drivers - and the companies they work for - must be held to higher standards for safety. Truck accidents are unfortunately common in the DFW Metroplex and throughout the rest of Texas. Interstate highways such as I-20, I-35W, I-35E, and I-45 carry a large amount of truck traffic.
If you or a loved one has suffered serious injury in a bus or truck accident, it is important to consult a dedicated personal injury lawyer. At the Law Office of J. Kent McAfee, our phone lines are answered 24 hours a day and we will respond quickly to your call. Our mission is to obtain justice and recover fair and just compensation for you.
A Strong, Compassionate Truck Accident Lawyer for Catastrophic Injury Victims and Families
The sheer size and weight of a truck or bus often factors into the severity of injuries and other consequences of a crash. Practicing for more than 25 years, Mr. McAfee's mission is to provide effective advocacy for families who have lost a loved one and are pursuing a wrongful death action as well as people whose lives are dramatically changed by a catastrophic brain injury or spinal cord injury resulting from a tractor-trailer collision.
Kent McAfee is an experienced Fort Worth personal injury lawyer who will investigate the circumstances thoroughly to uncover evidence of negligence, such as:
- Driver fatigue from too many hours on the road, use of alcohol or illegal substances, excessive use of medications to stay awake, or violations of other laws and regulations
- Speeding or other reckless driving behavior, sometimes revealed through witness testimony or "black box" information
- Overloading or carrying unsafe loads
- Inadequate truck or bus maintenance
- Failure to properly background-check and train commercial drivers
We review the relevant evidence, which may include the latest digital documentation - GPS, electronic log books, cell phone records - to build your case after an 18-wheeler or other truck accident.
We Cut Through Complexities to Focus on Your Recovery
Insurance coverage issues and disputes are often complex in a truck or bus accident, due to the multiple parties involved. The driver could have been an independent contractor or a leased employee. He or she may have owned their own rig or leased it from another company. Kent McAfee knows how to sort out the liability issues and hold the proper parties accountable. Contact us now for a free consultation with a truck accident lawyer to discuss your potential case and your legal options.
