Truck Accident Fatalities Suddenly, a loved ones life is lost. It is devastating. The instantaneous, shocking loss of companionship, income, and security can seem unbearable. Truck accidents happen and experienced wrongful death attorney can help those left behind ease the burdens and secure their financial futures. Lawsuits based on accidents and collisions involving trucks, semis, tractor trailers or big rigs involve a complicated group of laws and large amounts of evidence. Because the trucking industry is heavily regulated, an accident involving a truck is significantly more complex than an automobile accident case. Based on our vast experience in representing plaintiffs in truck and semi accident cases, we know that a wrongful death action can be brought against both the truck driver and the trucking company. We have the experience and knowledge to lead the investigation into the cause of the truck accident and to help you collect the maximum amount of damages allowed under the law. Our firm has handled numerous cases regarding wrongful death by truck, including:
Driver fatigue Driver qualification (lack thereof) Improper/defective equipment Railroad crossing collision Jackknife accidents Rollover accidents Towing unsafely and improperly Speeding In a truck accident resulting in death, the truck driver and/or the company responsible and at fault for causing the accident can be sued. This includes the truck driver and the trucking company, the owner of the trailer, the shipper, as well as any other driver, person or entity who in anyway contributed to the accident, such as the manufacturer of one of the vehicles involved in the accident, the manufacturer of a tire that contributed to the accident, or the owner of any public or private property whose negligence contributed to the accident. Consulting with an experienced truck accident lawyer can help determine what role the responsible parties played in contributing to the accident. If your family member is a victim of a truck accident wrongful death, you should hire a respected personal injury lawyer immediately, once with experience in wrongful death lawsuits to obtain just compensation. Companies know that whenever a death is involved, it is going to cost them money. Insurance companies will send their best wrongful death defense lawyers to try and limit financial damages. Individuals pursuing wrongful death claims need experienced and aggressive advocates to see that their interests are protected.
Accident Lawyer Robert A. Brenner Aids the Victims of Truck Accidents - The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) results from its 2007 study of large truck accidents showed that collisions between large trucks and vehicles accounted for 101,000 injuries a .. (87 Views)
