Don’t handle a truck accident claim on your own. Talk to an attorney about your truck accident who can help you with full and fair compensation.
While dealing with a regular accident is challenging enough, nothing quite prepares you for a wreck with a truck. Trusting Gurvis Personal Injury Lawyers with your truck accident ensures you would have a legal team with over 40 years of experience helping clients in Ohio and North Carolina. We have the knowledge and training to win your case, no matter how complicated it is.
In addition, we handle each case independently and review the details with you so that we can accurately estimate your financial compensation. It’s imperative to us that we fight for every cent in a truck accident lawsuit, as it could mean more support for you and your family after a devastating crash.
Truck accidents aren’t the same as a regular car accident. It requires more training and experience, particularly with the dynamics of truck crashes and proving negligence. We work with medical professionals and truck crash experts to provide the testimony that outmaneuvers insurance companies and businesses who don’t want to pay just damages owed to you.
For a case evaluation and private consultation, talk to the lawyers at Gurvis Personal Injury Lawyers by calling 614-221-3750 or schedule your consultation online.
To ensure that your case is handled by an expert and you receive the maximum compensation, hiring a truck accident attorney is the first step. Working with a specialist in this area of personal injury law guarantees that you’ll have a knowledgeable legal team to help you win your case.
Truck crash lawyers must know a little bit more about the dynamics of these crashes. The injuries are different, and there are certain areas of negligence that can easily be proven just by having a history within this field of law. We have the knowledge, skill, and experience to ensure that you receive the maximum compensation after a truck wreck.
For example, did you know the size and weight of a tractor-trailer make stopping and handling of a truck different than a car? There could be a case for negligence if a trailer wasn’t properly hooked up to the truck.
In addition, there are electronic data generated by the electronic control moedule, which can be helpful in understanding how the crash occurred and who was at fault. Most truck drivers today are required to have GPS, which can also be helpful in showing the truck driver’s behavior prior to the accident.
With an attorney experienced in truck accidents, your case has the best chance of winning. That’s because we understand the laws and regulations regarding the conduct of truck drivers and truck companies. Under Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, there are many other regulations that could have been broken, leading to this wreck out of negligence.
Choosing the best truck accident attorney is only a call away. Get a case evaluation and ask questions about your lawsuit by calling 614-221-3750 or schedule your consultation online.
While there are a variety of safety regulations for commercial trucking, accidents happen every day due to negligence. Crashes mostly involve tractor-trailers, but other heavy trucks are also responsible for terrible injuries and even fatalities. There are a number of factors that result in truck wrecks. If you have been injured in a truck wreck recently, then you may be eligible for compensation.
Here are some of the common causes of truck accidents due to negligence:
Truck drivers may make a careless mistake. As the vehicle operator, they are responsible for any crashes that occur because of their error. That is why commercial truck operators must be licensed. They must go through training before they can start driving a truck, but not all truck companies train their operators properly.
Driver error is the most common cause of truck wrecks. This is because there are miscalculations in distance or speed, as well as a failure to maintain control of a massive vehicle during certain road conditions or severe weather.
Distractions and sleeping at the wheel are two of the biggest negligence factors when it comes to these cases. As drivers try to meet unrealistic deadlines, they may make poor decisions and cut corners.
Both private operators and companies are responsible for maintaining the truck tires, brakes, engines, and other simple mechanics that can have massive consequences if not maintained properly. Drivers must perform pre-trip checks, and companies must also performance maintenance checks to ensure that trucks in good condition before hitting the road.
One thing that trucks deal with every day is no-touch freight. This essentially means that dock workers must properly load an empty trailer, yet it’s also on the truck driver to check that his load is properly balanced before closing the door. Unbalance loads can be difficult to drive with on severely windy days or when switching lanes, thus leading to car crashes.
If technology causes the truck driver to lose control of the rig, the manufacturer may be at fault and liable for the wreck. There are a variety of cases like this that require more in-depth research and legal experts to ensure that the equipment failure is considered negligent.
One of the most important parts of a rig to check is the brakes. Truck brakes must take on heavy loads, which is why they must be checked and replaced often to avoid an accident.
If you don’t require emergency medical attention, then there are some steps you’ll take after a truck accident crash. You should take these steps to quickly get medical attention and ensure that you’re protected from insurance companies trying to take advantage of you.
Any accident that has significant injuries or property damage is legally required to be reported to the police. You’ll also want to make sure that you provide the officer with a statement. You’ll receive an accident report, which will be imperative to the evidence in your case.
If you’re able to, you want to take as many pictures as possible, including your vehicle and the other truck. You’ll want to take pictures of the entire scene. A friend or family member should do this for you if you require medical attention.
You should collect as much information as possible from the other driver. This means finding out their name, address, phone number, company name, address, trailer number, and so on. If they don’t cooperate, you at least want all the information of the truck. This can be traced back to the company’s manifest, which will include the truck driver’s name and more information.
Even if you feel fine, you should get checked out by your doctor. Many people don’t realize that they have concussions or minor fractures following a car crash. You’ll want to have x-rays and a paper trail that you sought medical care.
If you were hit in your car, you’ll want to report the accident to your insurance company and provide the information of the truck driver and company.
If seeking compensation for medical bills, ongoing care, lost wages, and other damages, then you’ll want to talk to an attorney. You should do this whether you believe you suffered a serious injury or not, as there is typically negligence in most truck wrecks.
You should keep track of all your medical appointments and treatments. If you have receipts, notes, treatment plans, and repair bills, you can prove how you were financially impacted by the accident.
Compensation in a truck accident depends on your vehicle, medical bills, ongoing care, and pain and suffering. Each case is different, and depending on your injuries, you may have a substantial claim.
Whether you only suffered minor injuries or your life was totaled due to the wreck, you’ll need an expert lawyer to identify negligence and how it occurred. This can prevent other wrecks in the future, but it can also serve as the basis to get a larger settlement.
Accidents caused by semi-trucks are likely to cause significant damage and pain to you and your family. When this happens, you don’t want to brush it off or wait for the insurance company to get back to you. Instead, you should take immediate action and get a case evaluation from an expert lawyer.
At our law firm, truck accident injury lawyers seek the maximum compensation allowed under state and federal law. You should not have to pay for any medical bills or repairs in these accidents, as they occurred through no fault of your own.
With trial experience and many years of negotiating with insurance companies, our lawyers are ready to handle any case and negotiate a substantial amount to pay for your recovery and ongoing care.
If you have questions about your case, don’t hesitate to talk to the truck accident attorneys by calling 614-221-3750 or schedule your consultation online.
Gurvis Personal Injury Lawyers has handled thousands of cases since 1981 with a favorable result for our clients. There are NO FEES from us unless you get paid. Our job is to get top dollar for the injuries sustained.
The average person can expect to be in an accident several times in their lifetime. Choosing the right personal injury lawyer to protect your rights can seriously affect your financial future as well as the quality of care you receive after a motor vehicle accident. We know it is not an easy decision. We know our experience of over 40 years matters; it is all about protecting our clients’ rights. We are professional in every step of your claim as we methodically piece together every aspect of your case. We are the legal team to represent you.
The sooner your case is filed, the sooner you will receive the results you deserve. Insurance companies only have one goal – to settle your case for the least possible amount. Claim adjusters may try to hassle you for statements, ask misleading and manipulative questions, or try to settle quickly. That all stops when Gurvis Personal Injury Lawyers represent you.
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