Truck Accident Lawyer: Fight Back Against Trucking Companies & Their Insurers
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If you’ve just survived a truck accident, fear, pain, and confusion may feel overwhelming. While you’re just trying to put your life back together, the trucking company and its insurance adjusters have already activated their legal team to protect themselves – not you. This is when the power imbalance becomes painfully clear: big trucking companies use commercial insurance lawyers and investigators from the very first moment, scrutinizing every detail to shift blame your way and limit what you can recover. You need a truck accident lawyer in your corner, ready to go head-to-head with those companies.
At Alonso & Alonso, you’ve found a truck accident attorney who does just that; we step in immediately and level the playing field with aggressive, results-driven representation. As a leading commercial truck accident lawyer in Texas, we’ve helped victims with life-changing and severe injuries recover when other lawyers walked away.
Also, you never pay unless we win. We work on a contingency fee, which means zero money out of your pocket to start your truck accident case. We proudly offer bilingual services, providing everything in English and Spanish, whichever you are more comfortable with. Call us now at 855-663-4763, email info@alonsoalonsolaw.com, or use our online contact form to get started.
Why Truck Accident Cases Are Different And Why You Need an Experienced Truck Accident Attorney
If you’ve been hit by a semi-truck or commercial vehicle, your entire life can change in an instant. But you don’t just need a lawyer for a truck accident; you need experienced trucking lawyers trained to tackle everything that regular passenger car crash law firms often miss. Truck accident victims face bigger risks, more complex claims, and higher legal stakes; here’s why the difference truly matters.
The Scale of Destruction Is Different
A fully loaded 18-wheeler weighing up to 80,000 pounds can cause levels of destruction that a standard passenger vehicle never could. When a semi collides with a 4,000-pound car, the physics alone turn most crashes into catastrophic events, leaving people with traumatic brain injuries, crushed bones, amputations, paralysis, or causing wrongful death.
Victims may need months or years of physical recovery, not to mention counseling for post-traumatic stress. Medical expenses in a major truck accident may exceed $100,000, sometimes reaching the millions. That means insurance carrier pushback will be much more aggressive, and every single dollar matters.
Multiple Defendants, Multiple Insurance Companies and Policies
Your truck accident lawyer will need to track down every responsible party. This could include the truck driver, the trucking company, the cargo loaders, maintenance teams, and more. It could also include a combination of these parties. These parties and their insurance companies are all likely to point blame at each other, making it more difficult to figure out who really owes you and how to get it. Experienced legal counsel knows how to support and build your truck accident claim by proving who is negligent, even if that’s more than one person or company.
Federal Regulations Add Complexity
Commercial trucks have to follow additional rules that passenger vehicles and accidents won’t ever need to consider. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) imposes many requirements, such as driving-hour restrictions, regulated rest times, gross vehicle weight limits, drug and alcohol testing programs (including random testing) under DOT/FMCSA rules, and strict maintenance rules. Trucking companies often cut corners in these regards, so you need a lawyer who understands these laws and how to prove violations.
Evidence Disappears Quickly
Time is of the essence after a commercial vehicle accident. There is often a lot of evidence in truck accident cases, but certain records are only required to be maintained by the trucking company for a short period of time. This generally includes dashcam footage, Electronic Logging Device (ELD) logs, black box (ECM) crash data, and all truck driver service or repair records. Waiting even a few weeks can allow valuable evidence to be deleted, overwritten, or lost. The sooner you contact a truck accident attorney familiar with these tactics and this type of evidence, the sooner they can put companies on legal notice that they must preserve this information and data.
When you’re ready to consider your legal options after a truck accident, our team is here to help. The sooner you call, the sooner we can get started collecting evidence and building your case.
What Our Truck Accident Law Firm Does For You
Working with Alonso & Alonso means you get a legal team that never waits for the evidence to disappear or delays moving your case forward. Our legal process is clear, proactive, and built on decades of investigative knowledge. With Attorney Chris Alonso’s background as a federal special agent, our guidance is unique. Below are some of the ways we can assist:
Immediate Evidence Preservation
Your truck accident attorney’s first goal is making sure crucial proof is locked down before the trucking company quietly destroys it. Our team sends out immediate legal “preservation of evidence” letters, demanding the company to protect things like electronic logging device (ELD) records, onboard black box crash data, dashcam footage, driver logs, safety inspection paperwork, drug and alcohol test results, and their employee hiring files.
Our personal injury lawyers conduct thorough accident scene investigations, gathering skid mark measurements, checking for dangerous road hazards, requesting traffic camera footage, and obtaining witness statements to help corroborate your claim. Alonso & Alonso leverages a network of specialized investigators, making the firm a trusted partner in uncovering every possible detail that could support your case.
Accident Reconstruction & Expert Witnesses
Building your case means compiling a trusted team of experts. Our accident attorneys work closely with accident reconstruction specialists who show exactly how and why a truck accident occurred. Medical experts document every injury and calculate future expenses you’re likely to face as a result of the injuries. We rely on respected financial and economic experts to assess the true scope of lost wages, future inability to work, and lifelong care.
Right from day one, Alonso & Alonso prepares each truck accident claim as if it’s going before a judge and jury. This gives us an advantage during negotiations because the other side knows how prepared we are and how strong our evidence is.
Taking On Corporate Defense Teams
From the moment a crash happens, corporate trucking carriers alert their insurers, who instantly send out defense-minded adjusters and attorneys looking to limit what you receive. These teams regularly call, request paperwork, and even seek recorded statements in hopes you’ll slip up before you have a commercial truck accident lawyer by your side. We protect you by taking the lead on all meetings, negotiations, and statements, making sure you don’t inadvertently harm your case. With Chris Alonso’s 19 years as a federal special agent, we know firsthand how corporations build their internal files and how to tear them apart.
Negotiation & Trucking Litigation
At Alonso & Alonso, your truck accident injury attorney prepares for trial with the hopes of obtaining a fair settlement without having to take the case all the way to the end. This is often the result of truck accident cases, and it’s less stressful and easier for victims. However, if the insurance company won’t offer something that is truly fair, we are fully prepared to fight your case in the courtroom. Many personal injury law firms press their clients to accept “good enough,” but that’s not how we operate. We fight for every cent you are owed, whether that’s obtaining a fair settlement offer or engaging in trucking litigation in the courtroom. You’ll never face upfront fees, and if we don’t win, there’s no fee at all.
By working with an experienced truck accident lawyer who has these skills and understands these cases, you get a real shot at justice and a fair recovery after devastating trucking accidents.
Types of Truck Accidents We Handle
At Alonso & Alonso, our tractor-trailer truck accident lawyers stand ready for any situation on Texas roads. Our significant experience means we know that every truck accident brings its own set of legal, insurance, and recovery challenges, with no room for “one size fits all.” Here are just a few of the case types we tackle:
18-Wheeler & Semi-Truck Accidents
A fully loaded 18-wheeler barreling down the highway can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. These trucks are prone to jackknife crashes when a trailer swings out at dangerous angles, underride accidents in which cars get trapped beneath, and wide turns that squeeze vehicles. As semi-truck accident lawyers, we manage every detail, including all federal laws under the FMCSA for interstate routes, which impact your damages and how insurers must respond.
Commercial Truck & Delivery Vehicle Accidents
Not all trucks are big rigs. Our commercial truck accident lawyers advocate for people harmed by box trucks, regional delivery vans, flatbeds, and corporate fleet vehicles, including those operated by Amazon, UPS, and FedEx contractors. These cases often involve complex employer liability and may involve cargo spill events where contents fall out of the truck and create hazards for everyone on the road.
Dump Truck & Construction Vehicle Accidents
Accidents involving construction trucks or vehicles at building sites add complications by requiring answers from not just the driver but also their employer, outside contractors, and, sometimes, the entities responsible for signage or pavement maintenance. These truck accident cases often involve falling debris, unsecured machinery, or equipment falling directly into other lanes. As your semi truck accident lawyer, we’re prepared for claims affecting both ordinary Texans and construction workers, often mixing personal injury strategy with unique workers’ compensation elements.
Garbage Truck & Municipal Vehicle Accidents
Accidents with garbage trucks or municipal fleets add another layer: you have to interact with government rules and very short notice deadlines for any injury claim. Our firm is experienced in every step, including the different timelines and procedural steps needed to preserve truck accident claims when local governments try to shield themselves from their negligence and mistakes.
Tanker Truck & Hazardous Materials Accidents
Fuel tankers, chemical trucks, and hazmat carriers turn road crashes into potential explosion events or toxic disasters for those nearby. In addition to standard federal trucking regulations, these cases bring in strict safety and cleanup rules. The results can lead to long-term health concerns or significant community blowback. A commercial truck accident lawyer with hazmat experience understands both ongoing cleanup responsibilities and heightened medical expenses and needs faced by victims.
Pedestrian & Cyclist Accidents Involving Trucks
When a large truck meets a pedestrian in a crosswalk or a cyclist by the curb, catastrophic injury nearly always follows. Because of the size of trucks, their blind spots tend to be much larger than those of smaller motor vehicles. This makes it more likely that a truck will crash into a pedestrian or cyclist. At our firm, we fight fiercely for these vulnerable victims, ensuring that all lost income, life-changing costs, and injuries receive the coverage and accountability you deserve.
No matter what type of truck accident you’re facing, our team is here to assist you. We have the experience and passion needed to step in and get you what you deserve.
Common Causes of Truck Accidents
When you call an experienced truck accident injury attorney at Alonso & Alonso, you’re not just getting paperwork help, you’re getting an investigator. Knowing exactly how commercial accidents happen means we spot fault sooner, prove negligence, and recover maximum damages. Here are some of the main ways these serious crashes happen:
Driver Fatigue & Hours-of-Service Violations
Truck drivers face strict Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) standards: a maximum of 11 hours of driving per shift and a 14-hour on-duty limit, along with required breaks. Fatigue is often as dangerous as driving drunk, seriously blurring reaction times and sound decision-making. Our lawyers obtain ELD data and driver logs to see if drivers exceeded their time, putting everyone on the road at risk. Pressure from trucking companies to deliver faster often leads to these violations. Legally, any breach is a strong form of negligence that trucking industry “norms” cannot justify.
Distracted & Impaired Driving
Distracted driving is deadly, especially behind the wheel of a commercial big rig. That means everything from using cell phones and scrolling GPS to eating lunch while driving more than 60 mph. Drivers must also test free from drugs and alcohol, as set out in DOT/FMCSA rules, but some attempt to use stimulants to stay awake, with poor and sometimes violent outcomes. Post-crash test results tell a compelling story and support in-court claims for punitive and compensatory damages. Your truck accident lawyer will ensure documentation isn’t overlooked.
Speeding & Reckless Driving
Heavy trucks take far more space and time to come to a stop than any other vehicle. Reckless moves (tailgating, weaving, running lights, aggressive lane changes) can go from reckless to dangerous or even deadly very quickly. Speed increases damage levels, especially in rain, sleet, snow, at night, or in construction zones.
Improper Loading & Overweight Cargo
Not every accident is caused by a truck driver driving poorly. Some accidents are caused by loose or shifting freight, creating balance issues that leave the driver unable to steer, brake, or make turns without flipping. In worst cases, improperly loaded cargo spills (from pipes to hazardous materials) make roads incredibly dangerous. There are strict federal cargo limits, and many truck accident lawsuits focus on parties other than the driver, such as warehouse shippers or third-party loaders who have been negligent.
Vehicle Maintenance Failures
Safe commercial operations require vehicle maintenance to ensure all trucks on the road are in good working order. This could include checking brakes, tires, lights, steering, and other vital systems. When this doesn’t happen, accidents become much more likely. Your lawyer will review all maintenance records and try to find evidence that this was neglected.
Negligent Hiring & Inadequate Training
Trucking companies are always responsible for hiring, training, and vetting their drivers. When this doesn’t occur, they could be putting someone behind the wheel who simply shouldn’t be there. If a driver has past DUIs, safety violations, or inadequate training, and the trucking company either doesn’t check this or checks it and still lets them drive, this can constitute negligence. Employment records and training documentation will be discoverable once we begin our case, so we’ll dig into that and show liability.
Attention to these details levels the field for everyday drivers caught in devastating commercial truck accidents. To make sure every aspect of your accident is reviewed, let our team of truck accident lawyers help.
Injuries, Wrongful Death & Catastrophic Damages
At Alonso & Alonso, we understand that a truck accident does more than disrupt your schedule – it can completely change your life or steal someone you love. As your compassionate truck accident injury attorney, our job begins with truly listening to what you’ve lost, whether that’s the ability to work, enjoy daily routines, or the devastating grief of moving on without a loved one. Along with support and respect, we help families and victims recover full damages owed for both life-changing and everyday pain.
Common Catastrophic Injuries in Truck Accidents
Sadly, truck crashes routinely result in serious, disabling injuries that shape survivors’ futures for years to come.
- Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI): Can cause difficulty with memory, speech, mood regulation, and independence, often requiring lifelong neurological care.
- Spinal Cord Injuries and Paralysis: May lead to partial or total paralysis and require around-the-clock physical support and accessibility adjustments in all aspects of daily living.
- Amputations and Crush Injuries: Every lost limb or severe crush can have enormous financial costs for surgeries, prosthetics, therapy, and result in a permanent decrease in work and life opportunities.
- Internal Organ Damage: Injuries to organs like the lungs, liver, and spleen may mean emergency medical care and surgery, lifelong medicine regimens, or the inability to go back to work or take care of children.
- Severe Burns: Especially in exploding or fire-involved tanker accidents, burn victims suddenly face surgeries, skin grafts, scarring, pain, and changed relationships due to visible injury.
- Broken Bones and Fractures: Some injuries shatter bone or cause multiple lasting fractures, leading to repeated surgeries and sometimes, permanent impairment or physical limitation.
- Soft Tissue Injuries: Whiplash, torn ligaments, and muscular tears may lead to chronic pain, weakness, frequent medical appointments, or an inability to care for oneself or one’s children.
- Psychological Trauma: After brutal truck collisions, survivors often carry trauma: PTSD, anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and loss of enjoyment in basic interactions.
Each of these injuries requires medical help, but also a strong legal representative to help you every step of the way.
Wrongful Death Claims
Losing someone to a truck accident is a heartbreak beyond description. As truck accident injury attorneys, we support spouses, children, and parents of victims across Texas. We’re well aware that no lawsuit or settlement can restore what’s most precious, but rightful compensation helps grieving families and provides real support going forward.
Texas law allows wrongful death claims by the spouse, children, or parents of the person lost. These claims can pay for funeral costs, unpaid medical bills, lost earnings and future financial contributions the family now lives without, loss of parental guidance or spousal companionship, and the genuine emotional pain families suffer from this loss.
Alonso & Alonso meets every family with empathy and compassion. We understand that no settlement can replace your loved one. Our commitment is to fight for the justice and financial security your family deserves.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
A successful truck accident attorney case will include fair payment for everything you’ve endured or anticipate enduring, including financial losses, disruption of life, and the emotional/human suffering a collision causes.
Economic Damages
Recovery may include all past and future medical bills, costs for doctor and hospital care, rehabilitation, medications, therapies, property damage, ongoing residential/in-home care, and the loss of current and future earnings.
Non-Economic Damages
Compensation can also be received for pain and suffering, emotional harm, reduction or loss of ability to take part in enjoyable activities, restrictions on independence, changed family relationships, and loss of marital or parental relationships (loss of consortium).
Punitive Damages
Punitive damages are reserved for cases where truckers or their companies act with purposeful or extreme disregard for your safety (for example, consciously allowing an impaired or unfit driver to operate a truck). These awards go beyond reimbursement; they’re meant to punish the driver and deter similar behavior in the future.
Texas generally doesn’t set a cap on compensatory damages in personal injury cases, allowing the full scope of a plaintiff’s loss to be recovered in a verdict or settlement.
What to Do After a Truck Accident
After a truck accident, you may be experiencing significant injuries and losses. Taking the right steps right after can help protect you and your rights.
Step 1: Call 911 and Seek Medical Attention Immediately
Your health comes first – call 911 right away and let first responders check you at the scene. Even if your pain seems minor, serious injuries sometimes show up hours or days later, and medical records become key evidence for your case. Make sure you get a copy of the police report when it’s available.
Step 2: Document the Scene (If Safely Possible)
If you’re able and it’s safe, take photos of every vehicle, road conditions, traffic signs, your injuries, and the truck’s identifying details (company logo, DOT number, license plate). Write down witness names and contact info, as this will help your truck accident attorney build your case.
Step 3: Do NOT Give Statements to Insurance Adjusters
Insurers will want your story as soon as possible, but remember, their goal is to reduce your compensation. Politely refuse any recorded statement and let them know you will be hiring a personal injury attorney. Your rights allow you to have a lawyer with you for all these calls.
Step 4: Preserve All Evidence
Hold on to everything tied to your accident: broken vehicle parts, the clothes you wore, medical bills, doctor notes, and any injury photos. Start a journal about your pain and limitations.
Step 5: Contact a Truck Accident Lawyer Immediately
Don’t wait: critical evidence can vanish, and you have just two years in Texas to take action. Every hour matters for gathering black box data and log books, so call Alonso & Alonso for a free, initial consultation as soon as you’re safe.
Ultimately, the most essential step is calling an experienced truck accident attorney before you talk to any insurance company. Your future and your recovery depend on it.
How Truck Accident Settlements & Case Value Are Calculated
Every truck accident case is unique; there’s no one-size-fits-all formula for case value or settlement amounts. However, a truck accident attorney or commercial truck accident lawyer can tell you that settlements in these cases are often much larger than those in car accidents because the injuries are more severe, the long-term effects are more profound, and the incident may involve multiple liable parties.
Factors That Affect Your Truck Accident Settlement
There are several different factors that can affect your truck accident settlement:
- Severe injuries: The more severe your injuries and medical costs, the higher your potential settlement.
- Permanent disability: Cases involving permanent disabilities, long-term care needs, or lost ability to work can drastically increase the compensation.
- Violation of FMCSA rules: If evidence clearly shows the trucking company broke safety or FMCSA rules, their liability and potential settlement goes up.
- More than one party at fault: Multiple at-fault defendants (driver, trucking firm, contractors) mean more than one insurance policy could apply to your truck accident claim, leading to a better chance of recovering maximum compensation.
- Gross negligence: If a jury finds gross negligence, you may be eligible for punitive damages in addition to regular compensation.
- Strength of evidence: Strong evidence, like ELD records, black box data, and support from specialists, increases your chances of a high-value settlement.
- Experience of attorney: A truck accident lawyer who is willing to prepare for trial signals to insurers that they must take your claim seriously, often increasing a fair settlement offer.
Discussing your unique facts with a commercial truck accident lawyer helps set realistic expectations about the value of your case.
What Are Typical Truck Accident Settlement Ranges?
Truck accident settlement amounts can vary widely because they depend on the specific injury, impact on the victim, liability insurance coverage, and the details of the case. Generally, injuries tied to commercial truck crashes tend to settle for much larger sums than those in typical car accidents, due to the scale of harm and the number of liable parties. Here’s an overview of common ranges:
- Minor injuries: Settlements can range from thousands of dollars to tens of thousands of dollars, depending on treatment and time off work.
- Moderate injuries with lasting limitations: Cases may settle anywhere from $50,000 to several hundred thousand dollars, more if there’s significant long-term care required.
- Catastrophic injuries (such as paralysis, amputations, or traumatic brain injuries): Settlements often reach several hundred thousand up to millions of dollars to cover lifetime needs.
- Wrongful death: Settlements often exceed $1 million, accounting for both financial losses and the profound impact on surviving families.
Remember, these are general estimates, not guarantees; the actual value of any case is shaped by unique circumstances. Only an experienced truck accident attorney can give you an honest assessment of your situation’s possible value; schedule a free case evaluation today to find out where your claim really stands.
Why Choose Alonso & Alonso as Your Truck Accident Lawyer?
Choosing the right legal team after a truck accident is one of the most important steps you’ll take. Here are some of the reasons clients continue to come to us:
We Take Cases Others Won’t
Not every crash or victim gets a fair fight when bigger personal injury law firms are unwilling to take on cases they think may be too complicated or risky. At Alonso & Alonso, our truck accident lawyers step in where others hesitate—with a special commitment to workers facing legal challenges such as prior criminal records or undocumented status. No situation is too complex for our team; we are here for all accident victims. Our motto says it all: “You fought to get here. We fight for you to stay — and to get what you deserve.”
Trial-Ready From Day One
Insurance carriers don’t negotiate in good faith unless they know who they’re up against. That’s why every client at Alonso & Alonso gets a truck accident attorney who builds their claim as if trial is inevitable, right from the outset. This reputation for courtroom strength, combined with Chris Alonso’s first-hand investigative skill honed in law enforcement, means insurance teams know we’re prepared.
This leads to better settlement offers because they know we’re serious. We also work with accident reconstruction experts, medical specialists, and economic analysts to support your story and push for the full value of your claim.
Bilingual Representation for Texas’s Latino Community
Truck accident victims across Texas come from every background, with many being Latino workers and families who need real help in Spanish. Every team member at Alonso & Alonso is bilingual, helping our clients tell their stories without barriers. Justice belongs to everyone. At Alonso & Alonso, we fight for our community—because your story matters, in any language.
Truck Accident Success Stories
They are so kind and understanding at this law firm. Every employee is happy to help you. I truly appreciate them, as we’ve been to many different lawyers and nobody can compare to the way they treat their clients. I love how they are consistent with calls and texts letting you know in which phase of the process that your case is in. Highly recommend their services. They were able to get my dad a work permit even when we thought it’d be near impossible!!
It’s been a pleasure working with the firm Alonso & Alonso , they have been keeping me updated about my case and answer all the questions that I may have. The whole staff have been amazing and super helpful thank you so much for your patience and for going above and beyond for your clients.
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I’m very happy with their service. Best customer service. They keep you updated very well through out the process.
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Contact Our Truck Accident Attorneys Today
After a truck accident, every hour matters. Evidence is disappearing, insurance adjusters are building their case, and your medical bills are mounting. Alonso & Alonso is ready to fight for you — starting with a free, no-obligation case evaluation.
Alonso & Alonso, you can call a truck accident lawyer 24/7 for quick support in a crisis, starting with a free case evaluation and absolutely no risk to you. We never charge upfront: if we don’t win, you owe nothing. Our bilingual team is ready around the clock and across Texas, making service accessible all the time, in English and Spanish. Our track record speaks for itself. Call us right now at 1-855-663-4763, email info@alonsoalonsolaw.com, explore FAQ and resources, or use our contact page or chat features on our website to reach us fast.
Don’t wait—reach out today for immediate help from a tough, passionate truck accident attorney who puts your recovery first.
Frequently Asked Questions: Truck Accident Lawyer
How much are most truck accident settlements?
Truck accident settlements can range from tens of thousands for minor injuries to hundreds of thousands or even millions for serious injuries or wrongful death. Higher values reflect the severity of injuries and the involvement of multiple liable parties. Every case is unique; contact us for a free evaluation of your claim’s value.
Why do you need an experienced truck accident lawyer?
A truck accident lawyer is essential because trucking cases are much more complex, with multiple defendants and evidence that is difficult to obtain and may disappear quickly. Trucking companies use aggressive legal teams to pay victims as little as possible. A lawyer can also look into the truck manufacturer to see if they share any liability for the accident. There’s no cost to hire us unless we win.
How much can I sue for getting hit by a truck?
In Texas, there is no set cap on truck accident cases. Victims can seek damages for all their expenses, pain, disability, and lost income; recoveries often reach six or seven figures for severe cases. For specifics, request a free consultation with our team to learn more about your truck accident case worth.
Should you get a lawyer after a car accident involving a truck?
Yes, you should hire a lawyer for a truck accident. Trucking insurers act quickly to limit payouts, and you only have a short time to secure evidence and file your claim. Call Alonso & Alonso now for a free, no-risk evaluation.
How long do I have to file a truck accident lawsuit in Texas?
You typically have two years from the date of your truck accident to file suit in Texas. Government vehicle cases might require filing notice in as little as six months or less, so act quickly to protect your rights.
What if I was partially at fault for the truck accident?
You can still recover compensation in Texas if you are less than 51% at fault. Your payout is reduced by your percentage of blame. Let our team fight any unfair blame assignments by the insurance company.
Does your legal team handle truck accident cases for undocumented immigrants?
Yes. Your immigration status does not stop you from claiming compensation for a truck accident. We offer bilingual, confidential service and represent all accident victims, regardless of paperwork or status.
