Commercial Vehicle Accidents

It may be a surprise that over 50% of collisions which involve commercial vehicles happened on rural roadways. A mere 25% of commercial vehicle collisions occurred on interstate highways, urban or rural.

Additionally, 35% of fatalities entail commercial vehicles which crashed between 6 PM and 6 AM in a 12-hour period.

As operators of vehicles, commercial truckers are considered above average. However, according to federal information, their mistakes, errors, and negligence are the result of more than 50% of all truck collisions.

If you have sustained injuries due to a collision with a commercial truck, you are aware your collision was catastrophic. Generally, in collisions involving semi trucks, the automobile motorist is normally injured, and suffer from fatal injuries.

Because of disparities in size, as well as laws of physics, any crash between a passenger vehicle and a commercial truck is apt to result in catastrophic injuries and devastating property damage.

Here are some do's and don’ts to follow regarding a vehicle collision: immediately report the accident; offer basic details only about the collision; because fault can be a multiparty and complex issue, do not admit fault; someone may have injured you negatively, so do not apologize; immediately seek medical attention.

File a police report promptly and acquire a copy; file an insurance claim promptly; offer only the simple facts of the crash to an insurance adjuster; never offer a written statement or any tape recorded until you talk to an attorney with experience.

In the first hours and days of the vehicle collision, your actions are crucial if you desire to receive full compensation for sustained injuries.

Retaining the services of an attorney can prevent insurance investigators, whose interests aren’t always similar to yours, from speaking to you directly. They are required to contact your lawyer in relation to matters regarding your case.

Among the more typical defenses in a trucking collision case is that the motorist of the passenger automobile was the cause of the accident.

Due to the colossal size and slow ability to maneuver, large trucks are severely limited when it comes to quick response to any action of the other driver.

If the passenger automobile, consequently, does any action following, the truck driver will be defended: following too closely; driving without paying attention; unsafe passing; into opposing traffic, driving left of center; operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs; driving in “no zones;” neglecting to stop for a traffic light or a stop sign; merging improperly in front of a moving truck; and operating a vehicle over the speed limit.

After employing an attorney, the first step is to serve a complaint written, which outlines the claims that the victim has against the defendant.

A trial lawyer with experience should outline all recovery theories against all defendants.

Every truck accident with a commercial truck is considered unique. Thus, it can be a challenge to determine a specific frame of time necessary steps to take.

Contact us for a free consultation or call Anzalone Law Firm PLLC, at: 603.548.3797