Corpus Christi Car Accident Lawyers

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Are you in Corpus Christi? Were you injured in an Auto accident?

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Carabin Shaw has helped injured Texans for over 32 years as a dedicated Personal Injury Law Firm. Several of our attorneys are board-certified in Personal Injury Law, by the ” Texas Board Of Legal Specialization.”

While driving a car is second nature for many Texans, accidents involving motor vehicles are all too common and leave many victims of these accidents with long-lasting pain and suffering from serious injuries. The consequences and injuries can be much worse if a drunk or reckless driver actually caused your accident. If you were seriously injured in a vehicle accident that was someone else’s fault, you may well be legally entitled to monetary compensation.

Located in Texas, Carabin Shaw Law Firm has many personal injury lawyers representing auto accident victims in Corpus Christi and throughout our Texas Gulf Coast area. Our dedicated Corpus Christi Accident lawyers believe that negligent drivers must be held accountable, and you can count on us to help you through this difficult time.

Causes of Automobile Accidents in Corpus Christi

In Texas, all vehicle operators have the responsibility to drive in a safe manner and are responsible for being careful not to cause injury to others. Obviously, all drivers have to obey the traffic laws and must keep themselves aware of traffic and the road. However, careless driving and driver errors lead to many accidents, which result in all kinds of deaths and injuries.
In fact, most accidents occur for one of the following reasons:

Distracted Driving is the No.1 cause of car accidents anywhere

Mechanical Defects

• Mechanical Defects
  Aggressive Driving / Road Rage
  Ignoring traffic signals like stop signs or red lights
  Failure To Yield
  Improper turning
  Driver fatigue
  Speeding
  Tailgating
  Drunk Driving (DUI)

• Accidents caused by the above-mentioned negligent behaviors frequently cause various common physical injuries ranging from:
  Traumatic Brain Injuries
  Spinal Injuries
  Neck Injuries
  Loss of Limbs
  Broken Bones
  Whiplash, Bruises
  Lacerations or Minor Scrapes.
  Emotional Distress – Emotional Trauma
  If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident, you should seek medical care immediately. While certain injuries may require long-term care, others might not even appear until after your accident. In either of these cases, it is essential that you consult with our experienced attorneys; we will hold the at-fault party responsible
  Dedicated Corpus Christi Car Accident Lawyers
  Whatever the nature of your accident injuries, calling Carabin Shaw is, your best chance at receiving maximum compensation. Our Corpus Christi auto accident lawyers know all too well that it can take a really long time for you to recover fully and even longer than that to determine the actual costs of your treatment and the full extent of your injuries. You may also be unable to work, which results in the partial or total loss of needed income.
  With over more than 32 years of practice, our law firm has seen how insurance companies and insurance adjusters try for a quick settlement in many auto accident cases for much less than they are worth. insurance representatives put otherwise innocent accident victims at a real disadvantage. You should never accept any settlement offer or really even speak to an insurance company representative without proper legal representation. Our accident attorneys can and will turn the tables, negotiating hard to get you financial compensation. If the insurer fails to act in good faith and won’t make a reasonable and fair offer, our skilled attorneys are ready to take your case to the appropriate court.
  You can receive compensation for economic damages and non-economic damages for your accident claim. In some cases, punitive damages may be appropriate.
  Economic Damages are Tangible and Cover Any Financial Losses:
  Car Repairs or Replacement
  Property Damages of any kind
  Medical Expenses – Medical Costs – Hospital Bills – Doctors Visits – Physical Therapy – Cost of Medical Equipment
  Out-Of-Pocket Expenses related to the Accident Injuries
  Lost Wages or Bonuses
  Non-Economic Damages are Compensation for Pain and Suffering
  Chronic Conditions Resulting from the Injuries
  Mental Amguish
  Loss of Consortium – Loss of Companionship – Loss of Quality of Life
  PTSD
  Impaired Bodily Functions
  Psychological Trauma
  Punitive Damages are awarded when:
  The at-fault driver showed great disregard for the safety of others. Acted extremely reckless or grossly negligent. Punitive Damages are awarded to discourage others from doing the same.

Give Carabin Shaw’s, personal injury lawyers a call. We can help. Call us at 361-444-1111, local, if you’re in Corpus Christi.
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Trucking Accidents

The highways of Texas see a high volume of trucking traffic. Interstate 10, I-20, I-35, and I-37 are popular routes for semi-trucks. All too often, the tractor-trailers and semi-trucks that travel our highways are involved in deadly accidents with the smaller cars, SUVs, and motorcycles that share the roadways.

Of course, the trucking industry plays a critical role in our national economy by transporting various products coast to coast. However, there is a price that the rest of us pay for relying so heavily on the trucking industry. That price is safety!.

In 2020, there were 155,915 crashes involving large commercial trucks resulting in 4,535 motorist deaths. 67,849 were severely or permanently injured. Statistics show that the weight difference alone can create dangerous conditions for motorists. Even low-speed accidents can prove deadly to those in smaller vehicles.

Think about it – a fully loaded, triple-trailer semi-truck can weigh as much as 129,000 pounds. A more conventional 18-wheeler semi-truck weighs in at 80,000 pounds. That’s 40 tons! In contrast, the car you’re driving probably weighs no more than 3,500 pounds: less than two tons. While large pickup trucks and SUVs average around 5,000 pounds, they are still no match when colliding with a tractor-trailer.

WHY DO TRUCK ACCIDENTS HAPPEN?
Accidents happen fast. A moment’s distraction may turn into a lifetime of pain or regret. As with other motor vehicle accidents, most truck accidents can be avoided by some simple common sense. There are numerous reasons why truck accidents happen. Some of the more common reasons are:

Speeding
Driver fatigue (insufficient rest)
Insufficient training
Texting while driving or not paying attention
Following other vehicles too closely
Trucks being loaded improperly
Shifting cargo
Poor truck maintenance

Not adapting to poor driving conditions (i.e. rain, snow, ice, etc…)

Truck drivers are often under great pressure to deliver goods on time. As a result, any interruption in their schedule causes added pressure to get to their location. Under this burden, drivers can become reckless, often driving on too little rest or going faster than the law or weather and road conditions allow. Reckless driving can also include irregular shifting and driving too close to other cars. Many times, reckless driving leads to injury, property damage, and even death. If there is one central cause of accidents involving 18-wheeler trucks, it is the pressure put on drivers to deliver their cargo on time – no excuses.

Truck drivers are supposed to undergo specialized training to operate commercial trucks. Like other motorists, they are required to obey numerous state and federal laws, as well as company guidelines, that have been enacted to monitor the trucking industry and to ensure the truckers on the roads are safe. Unfortunately, some companies not only fail to train their drivers, many actually hire drivers who have proven themselves unreliable in complying with laws. Trucking companies that do nothing to prevent this dangerous behavior, even though by law they are required to monitor their employees, are putting innocent families at risk. Sadly, it is a risk they are willing to take.

There are many types of truck accidents that occur on highways, interstates, and streets. Some common tractor-trailer accidents involve head-on collisions, rear-end accidents, and side-impact (“T-bone”) collisions. The most serious accidents involve multiple vehicles or “underride” truck accidents, where a car crashes beneath a truck’s trailer, causing the car to get lodged underneath the truck.

FREE TRUCK ACCIDENT LEGAL CONSULTATION

If you, a loved one, or a family member have suffered injuries in an accident involving an 18-wheeler truck, semi-truck, or tractor-trailer, you need to act fast to preserve evidence and secure your rights. Call our Truck Accident Lawyers right away. Remember, if you can’t come to us because of distance or injuries, we will come to you.

If a family member has been killed in a truck accident, you may have a claim for wrongful death. Call us today. We will protect your rights and help you with your legal case.

I LIVE ALL THE WAY ACROSS THE STATE. CAN YOU STILL HELP ME?

Absolutely. In today’s technological world, we can do many things that were once impossible. Our attorneys have been working with clients all over Texas for decades.

TRUCKING ACCIDENT CASES ARE DIFFERENT THAN CAR ACCIDENT CASES
While there are exceptions, most car accident cases involve people who are not transporting cargo across state lines. Most accidents involving semi-trucks involve the transportation of commerce, which makes those trucks subject to state and federal regulations.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is a federal agency housed within the Department of Transportation. The purpose of the regulations adopted by the FMCSA is to save lives and provide safer roadways through uniform rules designed to improve the safety of commercial vehicles.

If you are involved in a collision with an 18-wheeler truck, chances are one or more FMSCA regulations will apply. For example, there are regulations that affect the number of hours a driver is allowed to drive without rest (49 CFR Part 395.1), as well as weight restrictions (49 CFR Part 658.17) for the rig itself. If a lawyer is able to prove that a driver or trucking company violated one of the regulations designed to keep the traveling public safe and that violation caused or contributed to cause your accident, the penalty to those responsible for your injuries could be severe.

How to Choose the Local Personal Injury Lawyer who’s Right for Your Case

There are many car accident attorneys in Texas. How can you decide which one is right to handle your case? Our respected auto accident attorneys recommend interviewing at least two or three attorneys before choosing the lawyer that you want to hire.

Ask each one about his track record for settling and litigating car accident cases. Find out what each attorney thinks the strengths and weaknesses of your case are. See if the lawyers can provide you with the names of former clients whose circumstances were similar to yours. Ask if you can contact them. Reach out to them and ask the same question you asked the prospective attorney. If you do all of these things to your satisfaction, you’ll be able to hire an attorney whose experience in handling cases like yours gives you confidence, as well as peace of mind that this is the lawyer you can trust with your case.

The auto accident injury lawyers at our Texas Law Offices have been handling car accident insurance claims and civil cases for decades. We’ve won favorable verdicts and settlements against nearly every major auto insurer in the state. Insurance companies recognize our name. The reputation that precedes us is beneficial in securing special attention to our clients’ claims from these insurers. Our goal is to make sure that you recover as much as possible for your injuries and make this sometimes complicated legal process as easy as possible for you.

Put our years of experience to work for you. To know your rights, how to proceed with your claim, and the amount of compensation you can secure from your auto injury case, call our Law Firm now at 1(800) 862-1260 (toll-free) for a free consultation and find out how we can help you.