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Getting into an accident with an 18-wheeler is potentially life-changing. Semis cause some of the most devastating accidents on the road.
When you choose an attorney to help you deal with these accidents you don’t want to choose just anyone. Truck accidents come with some special concerns that it’s important to be aware of.
Truck accident cases are about more than what happened on the road.
In a straightforward passenger car case the facts of the case are usually confined to what happened on the road that day. What were the conditions? Was anybody on their cellphone? Who broke traffic laws?
All of these considerations must be taken into account on a truck accident case as well, but they are not the only considerations.
Trucking companies are held to a vast array of laws and industry norms for keeping people safe. They’re operating machines that are many times larger than the passenger vehicles on the road. This means they have a greater duty of care to keep people safe.
Failing to follow federal laws on how many hours a trucker can be on the road, failing to properly vet or train their people, or failing to maintain their trucks can all play a role in whether or not liability exists. You want an attorney who knows how to identify these failures and who knows how to prove them. You want one who will fight hard to get every scrap of evidence that exists.
Trucking companies often try to wriggle out of responsibility.
Many trucking companies try to shift liability onto their drivers. They will often claim the drivers are independent contractors. This is a huge problem because drivers may be functionally uninsured if they were relying on the trucking company’s commercial insurance policy. You might win the lawsuit, but never see a dime.
You need an attorney who can help prove the driver’s employment strategy. There are tests the courts use to do this.
In addition, you should expect the trucking companies to try to pin the blame for the accident on you in any way and every way they can. They don’t want the increased costs or PR problems that can come with paying a truck accident claim. In addition, their insurance companies often require them, as a contractual matter, to mount a rigorous defense against any and all claims.
Truck accident victims often start at a disadvantage.
You’ve seen all the advice about car accidents. You know you should get witness names and numbers, exchange insurance information with the other driver, and take lots of pictures.
Yet many truck accident victims are unconscious or so severely injured after the accident that all they can do is wait for medical attention. They are not going to be taking photographs under any circumstances.
That means you’ll need an accident reconstruction specialist and an attorney who will be able to pursue the facts of the case without this advantage.
Get help with your truck accident today.
Our attorneys have a long track record of truck accident success. If you’ve been hurt in an 18-wheeler accident, don’t delay. Call our offices today to schedule a free consultation.
See also:
How Are Pain and Suffering Damages Calculated in New Jersey?
3 Reasons Motorcycle Personal Injury Cases Require Expert Help
Why You Should Stay Off Of Social Media If You Have a Personal Injury Case
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Getting into an accident with an 18-wheeler is potentially life-changing. Semis cause some of the most devastating accidents on the road.
When you choose an attorney to help you deal with these accidents you don’t want to choose just anyone. Truck accidents come with some special concerns that it’s important to be aware of.
Truck accident cases are about more than what happened on the road.
In a straightforward passenger car case the facts of the case are usually confined to what happened on the road that day. What were the conditions? Was anybody on their cellphone? Who broke traffic laws?
All of these considerations must be taken into account on a truck accident case as well, but they are not the only considerations.
Trucking companies are held to a vast array of laws and industry norms for keeping people safe. They’re operating machines that are many times larger than the passenger vehicles on the road. This means they have a greater duty of care to keep people safe.
Failing to follow federal laws on how many hours a trucker can be on the road, failing to properly vet or train their people, or failing to maintain their trucks can all play a role in whether or not liability exists. You want an attorney who knows how to identify these failures and who knows how to prove them. You want one who will fight hard to get every scrap of evidence that exists.
Trucking companies often try to wriggle out of responsibility.
Many trucking companies try to shift liability onto their drivers. They will often claim the drivers are independent contractors. This is a huge problem because drivers may be functionally uninsured if they were relying on the trucking company’s commercial insurance policy. You might win the lawsuit, but never see a dime.
You need an attorney who can help prove the driver’s employment strategy. There are tests the courts use to do this.
In addition, you should expect the trucking companies to try to pin the blame for the accident on you in any way and every way they can. They don’t want the increased costs or PR problems that can come with paying a truck accident claim. In addition, their insurance companies often require them, as a contractual matter, to mount a rigorous defense against any and all claims.
Truck accident victims often start at a disadvantage.
You’ve seen all the advice about car accidents. You know you should get witness names and numbers, exchange insurance information with the other driver, and take lots of pictures.
Yet many truck accident victims are unconscious or so severely injured after the accident that all they can do is wait for medical attention. They are not going to be taking photographs under any circumstances.
That means you’ll need an accident reconstruction specialist and an attorney who will be able to pursue the facts of the case without this advantage.
Get help with your truck accident today.
Our attorneys have a long track record of truck accident success. If you’ve been hurt in an 18-wheeler accident, don’t delay. Call our offices today to schedule a free consultation.
See also:
How Are Pain and Suffering Damages Calculated in New Jersey?
3 Reasons Motorcycle Personal Injury Cases Require Expert Help
Why You Should Stay Off Of Social Media If You Have a Personal Injury Case