Lynchburg Truck Accident Attorney
Accidents with semi-trucks or commercial trucks involve a very different set of issues compared to a normal automobile accident. These types of accidents can involve multiple parties who are at fault and usually involve a significant level of damage. Because they usually lead to very serious injuries and are sometimes fatal, it is extremely important to hire an attorney that is uniquely qualified and understands the complex nature of trucking accident laws in Virginia.Our firm has been dedicated to helping innocent victims of trucking accidents over the past three decades and has developed an expertise in Virginia trucking laws. We have extensive experience in truck injury cases and have represented clients throughout the state of Virginia. Our trucking accident attorneys are dedicated to aggressively pursuing the justice and compensation that our clients deserve.
What Damages Can I Recover?
- Medical Expenses
- Pain and Suffering
- Disfigurement
- Lost Wages
- Property Damage
- Punitive Damages (in some cases)
For more than 35 years, our Virginia personal injury attorneys have helped truck accident injury victims throughout the state of Virginia. Trucking companies will immediately hire lawyers after an accident and insurance companies work hard to defeat every claim. With the help of our firm, you don’t have to face these companies alone. Put our decades of experience, confidence, skills, and resources to work for you to greatly increase your odds of achieving a favorable outcome and get the compensation you deserve.
liability in truck accident cases
Experienced Truck Accident Lawyers Matter
Trucking accidents that involve large trucks can involve multiple victims and numerous responsible parties out of a single incident. Because of their complex nature, they should be handled by personal injury attorneys that are experienced in Virginia truck accident litigation and state and federal trucking regulations. Hiring the right firm can greatly impact the outcome of your claim and is one of the most important decisions you can make. You can rely on our decades of experience and unwavering commitment to get you the compensation you deserve.
Truck Driver
Driver fatigue is a major cause of accidents and the number of hours drivers can work is heavily regulated. Other factors like speeding, distracted driving, following too closely, sudden braking, and drug and alcohol use are contributing factors.
Truck Owner or Lessee(s)
Contributing factors for liability include unreasonable work schedules that contribute to driver fatigue or negligent maintenance issues that place unsafe tractor-trailers on the roads.
Manufacturer's
Every truck accident claim should include investigating the possibility that a Truck manufacturer’s or manufacturer of truck parts may be held liable if a design or manufacturing defect causes a crash.
Maintenance Companies
Very few truck drivers perform their own maintenance or repairs. In-house or hired maintenance crews usually perform the work, and if appropriate repair work is not completed, equipment or systems on the truck could fail without warning and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Load crews
Overloaded trucks are more likely to cause a truck accident due to tipping over while moving or damaging the braking system. This also falls under the parent companies responsibility if they perform their own loading.