18-wheelers Also Have “Black Boxes”
Posted on | June 28, 2010 | No Comments
Just like airplanes, some semi-trailer trucks also have black boxes that record information leading up to a crash. These black boxes can be critical to the investigation of a truck accident. It can also mean the difference between winning and losing your case.
We at the Wormington Law Group in McKinney, TX have learned through our extensive experience with truck accident cases that hiring an attorney as soon as possible after an 18-wheeler crash is critical. It’s especially crucial in truck accident cases due to the information that the black box holds about the accident. The black box has vital information about the truck and its driver’s actions before the crash occurred. It’s possible that if too much time passes between the wreck and the request for the black box data, the information about your accident could already have been erased.
These black boxes do not record every single detail of the truck or its driver’s actions. Instead, it records information when there is an impact or a sudden change in velocity. Generally, these measurements are recorded: RPM, speed, gear, braking, and other less-known parts of the semi that help determine causes of an accident. An experienced truck injury lawyer like the Wormington Law Group knows how and when to request the black box.
Even after receiving the black box, one needs to know how to download the data from it. This should be done by a trained technician who has experience with semi black boxes. Plano truck injury attorney Wormington Law Group uses trained technicians to ensure the accident information is downloaded correctly.
If you or a loved one has been involved in an 18-wheeler accident, contact Sherman TX law firm Wormington Law Group PLLC at 214-704-0424. You can visit our website at http://www.texasaccidentandinjurylawyer.com to get additional information about truck injuries.
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Make Sure Your Texas Personal Injury Attorney Understands Your Severe Injuries
Posted on | June 8, 2010 | No Comments
Suffering a severe injury, whether caused by a car accident, truck accident, construction accident, medical malpractice or other cause, can be very complicated. In addition to legal complications, there can also be medical complications.
If your personal injury attorney understands your severe injuries he or she will be better able to help you. Although you will likely be examined by a doctor (even several doctors), and those doctors will likely write medical reports, an attorney who thoroughly understands how to read those reports and understands the severe injuries you suffered will also understand the future you face and the cost of rehabilitation, future medical expenses and the prospect of your condition worsening.
Most good personal injuries lawyers will wait until you have reached maximum recovery to better understand the difficulties and challenges you face after a severe injury. Beware of attorneys who want rush you into a settlement without fully understanding the nature and extent of your injuries. You will likely only have one shot at receiving compensation for your severe injuries, and if your compensation falls short because your lawyer did not fully understand your injuries, you may not be able to obtain additional compensation.
Finally, in many instances, a personal injury claim will come down to expert testimony, i.e., the testimony of your doctor against the testimony of the insurance company doctor. An attorney who understands the medical profession as well as the legal profession will be in a better position to find weaknesses or fault with the testimony proffered by the insurance company medical expert and how to emphasize the strengths of your medical expert to ensure the judge or jury receives an accurate picture of your severe injuries, and thereby maximize your compensation.
Located in McKinney, Texas, the Wormington Law Group aggressively pursues severe injury claims on behalf of victims and their families throughout the Dallas / Fort Worth and North Texas areas, including the communities in and around Collin County, Dallas County, Denton County, Grayson County, Hunt County, Parker County and Wise County.
For experienced representation from a lawyer who is also a registered nurse and who understands your severe injuries and how to properly read and analyze your medical file, please schedule a free, confidential consultation with attorney Maria Wormington by calling 972-569-3930 or 214-704-0424, or you may fill out our intake form and we will contact you to schedule a consultation.
Put our experience and track record of success to work for you. Call today.
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Contact Texas Accident & Injury Lawyer Maria Wormington
Posted on | March 27, 2010 | No Comments
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Located in McKinney, Texas, the Wormington Law Group aggressively pursues claims on behalf of victims and their families throughout the Dallas / Fort Worth and North Texas areas, including the communities in and around Collin County, Dallas County, Denton County, Grayson County, Hunt County, Parker County and Wise County.
For experienced representation from a lawyer who is also a registered nurse and who understands your injuries and how to properly read and analyze your medical file, please schedule a free, confidential consultation with attorney Maria Wormington by calling 972-569-3930 or 214-704-0424, or you may fill out our intake form and we will contact you to schedule a consultation.
Put our experience and track record of success to work for you. Call today.