Car And Truck Accident Attorney
Last updated on July 15, 2026
Anyone who has been in a car accident knows how much it can affect a person’s life. Here in Tarrant County, people rely on their cars for just about everything: work, family outings, errands and most anything else that involves leaving the house.
Getting in an accident that damages your car is bad enough. But when you are injured in the accident, it makes the situation much more complicated. At Welch Law Firm, PLLC, the lawyer’s job is to work to get you fully compensated for any damage done to your vehicle as well as any other losses related to your injuries. This includes medical bills (past and future), lost wages (past and future) and more.
What Caused The Accident?
Once you meet with attorney Lance Welch, he will first want to know what caused the accident. This matters because who’s at fault and how clearly they’re at fault will affect your case. If there is a police report, that can help sort this out.
Usually, accidents result from drivers not paying attention to the road or the vehicles around them. Or, they may have been speeding or violating other traffic laws. Causes for accidents on the road include the following:
- Alcohol/drugs: Alcohol clouds judgment and slows reflexes. These impairing effects begin with the first drink. Many drugs, such as marijuana and prescription painkillers, have similar effects.
- Texting/distracted driving: More drivers are getting distracted by technology in their cars. While this typically involves texting or otherwise using their phones, it can also be as simple as fiddling with the radio or trying to figure out how to operate the touch screen on a new car.
- Drowsiness: Alcohol and fatigue affect the brain and body in roughly the same way. Furthermore, just as there is no quick fix for alcohol and drug impairment, there is no quick fix for drowsiness. Drinking coffee, chewing gum and other shortcuts usually do not help. Fatigue is especially a serious issue in truck crash cases. More on that below.
- Medical conditions: Thousands of Texans struggle with chronic medical conditions, such as epilepsy, diabetes and heart disease, which could cause a sudden and unexpected loss of consciousness. These motorists know that it is dangerous for them to drive, but sometimes, they get behind the wheel anyway and recklessly put other people at risk.
Once attorney Welch determines the cause and fault of your accident, he will aggressively seek out evidence that helps support your claim. He will not back down.
Are Medical Bills Piling Up? Attorney Welch Can Help.
Mr. Welch prefers that his car accident clients call the firm immediately after the accident occurs to ensure that they take all the right steps. That said, even if you contact him months after the accident and bills start adding up, he can still help you.
Many of his clients are taken to the hospital via ambulance after serious accidents for evaluation and treatment. Unfortunately, getting into the ambulance immediately starts the medical billing cycle. You could see a bill for over $50,000 just for entering an ambulance and receiving treatment at a nearby hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
If you retain Welch Law Firm, the attorney will notify all medical providers and insurance companies that he has been hired to help you. This will immediately stop the creditors from harassing you for money. The insurance companies will also stop reaching out to you, trying to offer you a lowball settlement.
Truck And 18-Wheeler Accidents
The injuries in truck wreck cases are usually much worse than those in passenger vehicle collision claims. The legal issues are normally more complex as well.
A fully loaded large truck may carry hundreds of gallons of highly flammable diesel fuel and could weigh over 80,000 pounds. As a result, these crash victims normally sustain extremely serious injuries.
In terms of the legal issues, truck drivers have a higher duty of care in Texas. Since these motorists are professional drivers, they must take affirmative steps to avoid accidents, such as maintaining a greater following distance and pausing at intersections to make sure they are clear.
In order to make deadlines, many truckers push themselves to stay on the road for as long as possible. The higher duty of care requires these operators to take breaks long before they feel sleepy.
The truck drivers themselves are, of course, responsible for any accidents they cause, and so is the company employing the driver. Employers are financially responsible when their employees are negligent during the course and scope of their employment.
Unfortunately, Texas has one of the lowest auto insurance minimum requirements in the country. As a result, many truckers don’t have enough coverage to fully and fairly compensate these victims. That’s why attorney Welch will aggressively go after all other responsible parties, striving to make sure that you will be taken care of financially.
Injury victims deserve financial compensation and a lawyer who will work for them. If you have been injured in a car or truck accident and need to consult with an experienced car accident lawyer you can count on, contact Welch Law Firm in Arlington by calling 817-973-3747 or filling out the online contact form. The firm does not charge upfront legal fees in these matters.