A truck accident changes your life into “before” and “after.” Before the accident, you were likely someone who worked and participated in normal activities. Afterward, your ability to keep your job, or work in any position, may be impossible. The same holds for the simple routines of daily life. You face a long, uncertain recuperation, severe financial loss, and worry about the effect your injuries will have on your family. Do not despair because help is available.
Carrollton Truck Accident Lawyers
Wrongful Death Claims
Unfortunately, many people succumb to their truck accident injuries. If your loved one dies, you may file a wrongful death lawsuit. Even though your family member is gone, you may still receive compensation to help you through this difficult time.
Why Are Truck Accidents More Complex?
Semi-trucks are much larger than passenger vehicles, so they transfer greater force during impact. Drivers and passengers in vehicles struck by 18-wheelers are more likely to suffer a serious, even fatal injury.
In addition to the records commercial vehicle operators are required to keep, many 18-wheelers today are outfitted with so-called “black boxes”. These event recorders can reveal crucial details of the trip before and during the crash, including the speed the truck was traveling and when it applied the brakes, but it helps to have an experienced attorney to help retrieve that data.
Federal laws require truck drivers and trucking companies to carry higher insurance coverage than non-commercial drivers, but the complex relationships between the parties can make it difficult to decipher whose insurance will be liable.
When the truck driver is at fault for the accident, common causes include:
- Aggressive driving
- Driver fatigue
- Distracted driving
- Driving under the influence
- Improperly loaded cargo – which may cause a rollover
- Poor truck maintenance
- Speeding
- Tire blowouts
- Unsafe lane changes
Also, bad weather and poorly maintained roads may be responsible. The other parties or individuals who may prove liable include the:
- Truck driver
- Trucking company
- Cargo company
- Maintenance company
- Manufacturer
- Authority designing or maintaining the roadway
Your attorney investigates the case using various tools, including police reports, the equivalent of the vehicle’s “black box,” accident reconstruction, eyewitness interviews, trucking company logs, and surveillance footage.
Along with the catastrophic injuries which are common in truck accidents, you may face huge bills, now and in the future. Compensation or damages may include:
- Medical expenses, present, and future
- Special equipment
- Lost wages
- Property damage
- Pain and suffering
We know a fair settlement amount for the type of injuries you suffered. While most cases are settled, we will go to trial if the insurance company or the defendant is not amenable.
Contact our Team of Carrollton Truck Accident Lawyers
After a truck accident, life is never the same. If you or someone you know were seriously injured, contact the experienced Carrollton truck accident attorneys at Rutter Mills.
We offer free consultations, which you may schedule by calling or texting us 24/7 or completing our online form. After evaluating your case, we advise you of your options. Unless we win compensation for you, there is no fee.
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Truck Accident Attorneys
Trucking plays an important role in U.S. commerce, but a serious truck accident can leave an individual and their family to deal with the life-altering impact for years to come.
These types of vehicle accidents are far more likely to cause serious injury or even fatality than accidents involving only passenger vehicles. The 18-wheeler accident lawyers at Rutter Mills specialize in cases involving serious injuries, so we know how to tackle commercial truck accidents and recover maximum money compensation for our clients.
In Virginia, accident victims need to prove the fault of the other party in order to recover compensation for their injuries. In accidents involving semi-tractor trailers, some of the most common causes are completely avoidable. If you have been impacted by someone else’s mistake, call the tractor trailer attorneys at Rutter Mills to see how we can help you on the road to recovery.
Workers Compensation
If you’ve been injured on the job, workers’ compensation insurance may entitle you to critical assistance like medical treatment, lost wages, and more. But insurance companies will put up an aggressive fight to resist paying you the compensation you need and deserve. Rutter Mills can help get you the money you deserve.
Contact a Virginia truck accident attorney for expert legal guidance
A Rutter Mills case is a serious case. It may mean you have been badly injured. It certainly means you have a lot on the line, and the resolution of your case will make a big difference to you, your family, and your life moving forward.
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