Truck Accidents
Personal Injury Law
When an 80,000 pound truck and a passenger vehicle collide, the truck always wins. While the truck driver may walk away unscathed, the occupants of the passenger vehicle are most often seriously injured or killed. Survivors of these kinds of truck accidents may have injuries that last a life time, costing them financially and emotionally.
There are millions of miles of road across the U.S., and a variety of vehicles share the roadway. Automobiles and trucks must often drive the roads together at all times of day and in all sorts of weather. However, when these two types of vehicle collide, the survivors and the injured may need the services of an experienced truck accident attorney to guide them through the difficult legalities that will inevitably come up.
Semi-trucks and tractor trailers are governed through state and federal guidelines. However, truck drivers may fail to act responsibly. And in cases that may seem fairly obvious as to who was at fault in an accident, trucking companies and their insurance make it extremely difficult to file a claim.
Common Causes of Truck Accidents
- Under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Faulty equipment
- Improper maintenance
- Driver fatigue
- Road hazards
- Overloaded truck
- Weather
- Jackknifing
- Driver fatigue or error
Any of these can cause a truck accident in a matter of seconds. Unlike automobile accident that involve very few vehicles, a truck accident can involve several vehicles at once, injuring, maiming, and killing those unfortunate enough to be caught up in them.
It is important to speak with an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible if you or a loved one has been involved in a truck accident. For an initial consultation, please contact the experienced personal injury attorneys at Jacoby & Meyers.
Jacoby & Meyers has offices and attorneys throughout the United States, with regional offices in Southern California, Arizona, Miami, and New York.
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