Wrongful Death Truck Accidents

The first thing that comes to mind when a person thinks about wrongful death is a person who caused the death of someone with a weapon, product or medical device. So, what is a wrongful death truck accident exactly?

A wrongful death truck accident occurs when a motor vehicle driver is wrongfully killed due to the wrongdoing or negligence of a truck driver. In the case of a truck driver, wrongful death includes The death another driver due to a truck driver violating a traffic light, road rage or any other type of wrongful act.

In the United States, over 3,000 people were killed annually due to large truck accidents, according to the Fatality Analysis Reporting System. Back in 2013, 15% of accident victims in food pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists. 67% were car occupants and 16 percent of these deaths were truck drivers.

Family members who survive the loss of a loved one may file a case for wrongful death. For the loss of a loved one who can’t earn future income, you may also receive financial compensation.

You can also file a case for wrongful death to make sure justice is served, and hold others liable for negligence, errors, carelessness and reckless conduct entailed in any fatalities.

Survivors, by law, can file a lawsuit or claim to receive financial compensation from all liable parties encompassed under policies of insurance.

Attorneys in Nashua work diligently on behalf of the family of the victim to acquire appropriate monetary compensation.

Wrongful death truck accidents can be complex. Hiring a wrongful death attorney in Nashua, New Hampshire, will help you determine whether an accident is considered wrongful death. Here are a few good examples of wrongful death accidents caused by careless truck drivers.

A lot of truck accidents happen because some truck drivers fail to drive the speed that’s relative to roadway conditions and weather conditions. All drivers must drive a safe speed regardless of the weather conditions, especially truck drivers.

Many truck drivers drive long distances and many drive with very little sleep. There are actually laws against truck drivers driving long hours without getting rest. When a truck driver ignores these laws, it can cause driver fatigue. Driving while tired can be very dangerous.


Truck drivers are all given the same assignment - to keep their eyes on the road and to drive safely. Unfortunately, many truck drivers are distracted - not just by the distractions motorists experience (texting, talking on the phone, eating and drinking), they can also become distracted by searching for directions on their GPS devices.

Have your loved one been involved in a Wrongful Death Truck Accident? If so, our experienced wrongful death attorneys may be able to assist you in filing a claim against the truck driver who killed your love one.

If you have lost a loved one, due to trucking accident contact us for a free consultation or call Anzalone Law Firm PLLC, at: 603.548.3797.