Commercial tractor-trailers are common not just on interstate highways but also on the thousands of local streets intersecting both rural and urban areas of the United States. Unfortunately, the fact that these massive vehicles can be found just about anywhere means that traffic accidents involving semi-trucks can also occur just about anywhere — and as you may have learned the hard way, they tend to cause severe injuries when they do happen.
If you have recently been hurt in any kind of collision involving a negligently operated tractor-trailer, you likely have legal grounds to hold the responsible parties liable for any injuries and damages. To file a personal injury claim to recover comprehensive compensation and avoid legal and procedural obstacles along the way, you will want to get the help of a seasoned truck accident attorney from Phillips Law Group as soon as possible after your crash.
Holding the Right People Accountable for a Truck Wreck
Individual truck drivers can be held legally liable for causing traffic accidents through their own “negligent” driving just like any other driver could, whether that “negligence” involves an overtly illegal act like speeding or drunk driving or a crash that stems from a momentary lapse in concentration at the wrong moment. However, individual truckers rarely have much in personal assets, which they could put towards paying for a truck crash victim’s damages. Therefore, seeking compensation from more than one party is often vital.
In many situations, it is possible to hold a trucking company “vicariously liable” for their employee’s negligence or even directly liable for actions like forcing drivers to violate federal law by staying on the road too long or carrying too much cargo. If applicable, a truck wreck attorney can also help take action against a mechanic who failed to keep a truck in safe working order, a manufacturer who produced faulty truck parts, or even another driver on the road who forced an otherwise responsible trucker into a wreck.
Compensation for Short-Term and Long-Term Losses
Regardless of who holds civil liability for a commercial truck crash, a person injured as a result of the liable party’s actions can demand compensation through a lawsuit or settlement for the total value of all their crash-related injuries, including both “economic” and “non-economic” damages like:
- Medical expenses
- Lost enjoyment of life
- Physical pain and suffering
- Emotional and psychological anguish
- Lost work income, benefits, and working capacity
- Personal property damage, including vehicle repair/replacement costs
- Disability-related expenses for things like wheelchairs and home/vehicle modifications
Since even the most severely injured motorist must still file suit within the deadline set by their state’s “statute of limitations” for injury claims, getting help from a skilled tractor-trailer accident lawyer and taking legal action as soon as possible after a truck wreck is vital.
Contact a Dependable Truck Accident Attorney Today for Help
Unfortunately, money alone cannot possibly erase all the physical and mental damage that a traffic accident involving a multi-ton tractor-trailer may cause. However, it can alleviate the long-term impacts and reimburse you directly for the financial expenses.
A knowledgeable truck accident lawyer from Phillips Law Group can review your rights and possible recovery options in detail during a free, no-obligation consultation. As a locally owned and operated firm for 30 years, we take pride in providing the best outcome for our clients. Call today to discuss your claim with a member of our team and start pursuing the restitution you deserve.
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