Even the low-speed impact of an 80,000-pound tractor trailer can have devastating results for a much lighter and smaller passenger vehicle. The injuries that drivers and passengers are likely to sustain in a truck accident can be overwhelming and permanently alter the course of their lives. Not only can the sheer size and weight of a semi-truck cause catastrophic injuries, but the cargo that they often carry can cause additional damages.
If you or a family member have suffered injuries in an accident involving a commercial vehicle or tractor trailer, you should consult with a Haddonfield truck accident lawyer for advice. Contacting a personal injury attorney may be instrumental in getting the compensation you deserve after a truck accident in Haddonfield.
Liability for Trucking Collisions
Several parties may share liability for injuries resulting from a truck collision. While truck driver negligence is a leading cause of many tractor trailer crashes, truck manufacturers, trucking companies, and the driver’s employer can also be held civilly liable for an injured person’s damages.
Depending on the exact cause of a collision, a trucking company might be held responsible for failing to:
- Properly inspect and maintain the truck
- Repair any known mechanical failures
- Perform background checks to verify professional credentials and driving abilities of all potential truck driver candidates
- Regularly test drivers for drug and alcohol usage
- Ensure that drivers are appropriately trained and follow all relevant state and federal laws and regulations
Truck drivers must also comply with federally mandated rest periods, and shipping companies may not overload trailers so that a truck becomes unsafe.
Establishing liability in a truck accident lawsuit is not always a straightforward process. Individuals injured in commercial vehicle wrecks should seek professional guidance from a lawyer in Haddonfield.
Unique Aspects of Truck Accident Claims
Commercial trucks can cause significant injuries to drivers and passengers in other vehicles in the event of a crash. As a result, trucking companies must carry insurance coverage which exceeds what a non-commercial driver would carry for a passenger vehicle. As a result, the potential for damages and insurance coverage may be much greater than in other accident claims.
Insurance adjusters for trucking companies will also seek to minimize liability as much as possible to avoid reimbursing an injured party’s damages. Their only job is to protect the truck driver and trucking company and limit the payout of damages to the highest degree possible. For this reason, accident victims should speak with an experienced attorney in Haddonfield about pursuing compensation after a crash involving a tractor trailer.
Available Damages in Haddonfield Tractor Trailer Accident Cases
A person injured in a tractor trailer crash may be entitled to seek various forms of compensation for his or her economic and non-economic losses. For example, recoverable damages include:
- Past and future medical expenses related to the accident
- Property damage
- Lost wages from having to miss work
- Diminished earning capacity as a result of permanent injuries
- Emotional trauma
- Pain and suffering
The medical bills associated with catastrophic injuries suffered in a truck accident can be overwhelming. Compensation awarded in a successful civil suit can help accident victims move on and start the recovery process.
Call a Haddonfield Truck Accident Attorney Today
When you are hurt in a truck accident, the extent and severity of your injuries may make it more challenging to determine your legal options. A Haddonfield truck accident lawyer may be able to help you determine the best means of pursuing compensation for your losses.
Legal counsel may be able to help you discover how to most effectively and efficiently hold responsible parties accountable for their negligence in causing your injuries. Call our team of dedicated attorneys to get started.
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