Though people rarely think about it, without commercial trucking there would be simply no way that the current mode of American life could exist.
The massive big rigs that crisscross the nation's highways and byways are responsible for carrying everything from the food that we eat right on down to the smallest parts of the electronic devices we use from the point of production to the store shelves where we find them.
As convenient as they make the rest of our lives, on the road their size can be a source of aggravation and anxiety.
And in the event of an accident, it can pose a serious threat to one's safety and property.
Automobile crashes that arise from the collision of two private motorists are often easily resolved through the filing of an insurance claim.
Frequently, the damage and injuries are minor in such accidents because they may occur at low speed and because modern vehicles are equipped with a host of safety features that protect drivers and passengers from some harm.
But when a truck is involved the issue of compensation becomes markedly more complicated and the effectiveness of airbags, seatbelts, and other aspects of design are apt to be put to the test.
Finding Fault As with any other car accident, it is entirely possible that the truck driver him or herself is at least partially at fault for causing the crash.
But doggedly pursuing that angle can lead to a dead end, or to a settlement that greatly undervalues your case.
Repairs to your vehicle, medical care, and ongoing pain and suffering can quickly accumulate a stunning expense that you should not have to bear.
Working with an experienced attorney instead of trying to resolve the matter yourself can prevent you from being taken advantage of by an adversarial trucking company or insurer.
For example, because the vehicle that hit you was operating under the auspices of a trucking company or other corporate interest, that entity probably bears at least partial legal responsibility for the accident.
Your chosen legal representative can more thoroughly investigate the circumstances of an accident than your insurance company claims adjuster can, and may find that the following factors contributed to your crash:
The massive big rigs that crisscross the nation's highways and byways are responsible for carrying everything from the food that we eat right on down to the smallest parts of the electronic devices we use from the point of production to the store shelves where we find them.
As convenient as they make the rest of our lives, on the road their size can be a source of aggravation and anxiety.
And in the event of an accident, it can pose a serious threat to one's safety and property.
Automobile crashes that arise from the collision of two private motorists are often easily resolved through the filing of an insurance claim.
Frequently, the damage and injuries are minor in such accidents because they may occur at low speed and because modern vehicles are equipped with a host of safety features that protect drivers and passengers from some harm.
But when a truck is involved the issue of compensation becomes markedly more complicated and the effectiveness of airbags, seatbelts, and other aspects of design are apt to be put to the test.
Finding Fault As with any other car accident, it is entirely possible that the truck driver him or herself is at least partially at fault for causing the crash.
But doggedly pursuing that angle can lead to a dead end, or to a settlement that greatly undervalues your case.
Repairs to your vehicle, medical care, and ongoing pain and suffering can quickly accumulate a stunning expense that you should not have to bear.
Working with an experienced attorney instead of trying to resolve the matter yourself can prevent you from being taken advantage of by an adversarial trucking company or insurer.
For example, because the vehicle that hit you was operating under the auspices of a trucking company or other corporate interest, that entity probably bears at least partial legal responsibility for the accident.
Your chosen legal representative can more thoroughly investigate the circumstances of an accident than your insurance company claims adjuster can, and may find that the following factors contributed to your crash:
- Absent or expired commercial vehicle licensure
- Failure to train or inadequate driver training
- Improper maintenance of a company vehicle
- Failure to comply with established regulations of driver rest
- The use of defective parts