Truck Accident Law Firm
As semi truck accidents continue to increase in the United States there comes an increased need for qualified truck accident lawyers & attorneys to represent the victims of truck and trailer crashes. Trucking industry lobbyists continue to request a weakening of truck safety rules and regulations in order to retain profits for themselves.
The number of people killed in small passenger vehicles due to a truck accident was 5,567 in 2000. The same year, only 713 truck drivers were killed in trucking accidents. Every year over 300 pedestrians are killed in truck accidents.
In 2007, trucking revenues totaled more than $600 billion while future revenues over the next 10 years show a doubling. The semi truck industry will continue to grow and prosper for the coming years and this is both well and good for the industry and the American economy. However, innocent families in cars, small trucks, and vans have to face these beastly sized vehicles on a daily basis. Whether being side swipped off the road, rear ended, or facing a head on collision these semi trucks can cause serious injury or even death. Tractor trailer trucks have been shown to cause the most damage with nearly every accident results in death.
Common Truck Accident Injuries
Tractor Trailer Accident Lawyers
As our economy continues on the up and up every year our demands for products will grow. With this growth will come an increased need for large scale transportation, and thus, an increased need to put more semi trucks on the road. With this increased spread of semi trucks on the road will come the increased possibility of being struck in a truck accident and facing serious injuries, large medical bills, and suffering of family and friends.
Motorists need to be prepared for the serious nature of the changing American highways. Large trucks are involved in more fatal crashes than any other vehicle. The reasons behind these crashes are mostly tied in with the driver’s inability to properly focus on the road due to the stress and fatigue they must face everyday on long haul trips. Accidents involving semi-trucks, 18-wheelers, and large sized trucks present many unique driver potential problems such as: intoxication, drug use, fatigue, sleep deprivation, equipment failure, overweight trucks, and failure to pass inspections.
Protect Yourself Against Trucking Companies
When a truck collision occurs, representatives (insurance and or legal) from the trucking company will rush to the accident scene to investigate and handle everything at the scene to limit their responsibility. Often times these representatives from the trucking companies investigating the accident will try to turn the tables against the accident victim instead of their drivers to lessen the consequences and recourse that the victim could benefit from through a lawsuit.
Trucking, hauling, and leasing companies will often dispute between themselves whose insurance should be responsible for the truck accident victim’s injuries. At the scene of an accident is the best time for these representatives from the trucking companies to pressure the accident victim with questions about what just occurred. The representatives know that this is the ideal time for them to document comments to later use to protect their own assets in a court of law. Traumatized, distressed, and grieving victims are not prepared for such pressure from the trucking and insurance companies immediately following their accidents. It is important not to speak to the representatives of a trucking company following an accident. It is best to call an experienced truck accident lawyer to get qualified advice and consultation on your situation. This will ensure that the victim does not make a million dollar mistake.
When working with a truck accident attorney you will have the qualifications and experience of someone who can control the situation and bring a resolve in your favor. Truck accident lawyers should take on your case from the beginning to the end and see you out the door with total satisfaction.
As we all must share the road with this growing economy, it is important to be careful on the roads and respect other drivers. However, accidents involving big rig trucks are bound to occur and the safety of motorists is a top priority over corporate profit.
Call our truck accident lawyers today for a free, no obligation
consultation at (800) 732-3070 or
submit your claim online.
Free, No Obligation ConsultationThe lawyers at the McEwen Law Firm provide expert consultation, legal advice, and representation for persons injured in semi truck accidents. We’ve successfully accepted and resolved trucking injury cases nationwide. Our truck accident lawyers, paralegals, and legal professionals are trained to investigate, carefully handle, negotiate, prepare, and develop truck accident cases from start to finish. One of our truck accident attorneys, Peter Kestner has extensive experience with truck accident cases, both as a private attorney and representative for trucking companies. His intimate knowledge of the truck industry, and the Federal regulations that govern it, give his current practice a unique edge—and his clients a distinct advantage. If you or someone you love has been in a truck accident, you may be entitled to compensation to cover medical expenses, rehabilitation, lost wages, pain and suffering. Our law firm will help you navigate the legal process, from start to finish, from building a strong case to recovering the money you and your family deserve. To contact the McEwen Law Firm for a free consultation you can call us toll free at (800)732-3070 or contact a lawyer to get started with your truck accident lawsuit online. Our consultations are confidential and there is no obligation. The best part is – you won’t pay any fees unless we win your case. (800) 732-3070 |
