Accidents Involving an Atlas Van Lines Truck in Texas

Atlas Van Lines is a large moving truck company with nearly 3,000 vehicles in operation across the US. Trucking companies are an indispensable aspect of our economy, but that being said, moving truck accidents have been on the rise over the last couple of years, resulting in needless and preventable injuries upon the unsuspecting public.

Were you in an accident involving an Atlas Van Lines 18-wheeler truck which you believe wasn't your fault? You may be entitled to substantial financial compensation. Please give Rasansky Law Firm a call today at 1-877-405-4313 for your free and confidential consultation.

Car-vs-Truck Accidents

You may have seen transportation companies like Atlas Van Lines mentioned in the news following crashes involving their trucks and other cars on our highways. This is something that a lot of people don't pay attention to until it happens to them or someone they know.

Moving truck accidents prove catastrophic or deadly more often than you think, due to the sheer mass of these vehicles in relation to your ordinary passenger car. Reports of vehicles being crushed under trucks, or occupants being thrown out of their cars are common, and victims of these accidents face an uphill battle in regard to recovering compensation from the insurance company. Luckily, our attorneys are not afraid of putting up a fight. We have considerable experience with truck accident cases in Texas, and we never charge a penny in fees unless we win your case.

When it comes to evaluating fault in a moving truck accident, we look at a number of things:

1. Was the Atlas Van Lines truck driver intoxicated or distracted at the time of the crash? Driver inattention accounts for a large percentage of truck accidents on our roads. Truck drivers are not allowed, under any circumstance to drink alcohol or text and drive while on duty. Driving trucks of this size requires that one be alert and ready to act fast to avert any potential accidents.
2. What is the truck's service history? While everything may look good on paper, it may become apparent that the trucking company jumped through hoops to meet the DOT requirements just in time. Maybe the truck received only cosmetic repairs, predisposing it to break down and malfunction on the road. In such cases, you need a good truck accident attorney to take a look at the evidence and then put it together so you have a watertight, compelling case.
3. Was the Atlas Van Lines truck driver exhausted and fatigued at the time of accident? Did they have proper rest before their next shift, or were they being worked beyond the federal hours-of-service limit? Driver fatigue plays a pivotal role in accident since being tired negatively affects a person's cognitive reflexes.

It is important to never try and negotiate with Atlas Van Lines' attorneys or insurance agents on your own. If you do, you may end up inadvertently damaging the potential value of your case. Our attorneys will work hard to ensure that you're compensated fairly, and that you're reimbursed for property damages, medical bills, lost wages, and more.

If you want the best chance at securing the compensation you deserve, it's best to work with an attorney in your state with considerable experience litigating trucking accidents. Give us a call today at 1-877-405-4313 for your free and confidential consultation.

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