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COMMON QUESTIONS
Truck Accidents and the immediate aftermath are a complex set of circumstances. If not prepared, the insurance agencies and trucking companies will take advantage of you. We are here to answer your truck accident questions.
The attorneys at Truck Accident Lawyers, LLC are here to help. We are well versed in the finer details of truck accidents and will give you the answers you need.
TRUCK ACCIDENT QUESTIONS:
WHAT DO I DO IF I'M IN A TRUCK ACCIDENT?
Collect information
This is critical. Take down information on the truck driver, the companies they work for, witness contact information, and a copy of the police report. Take as many pictures of the accident and injuries as possible. Capture every angle.
SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION
Even if you do not feel like you are hurt, get a medical evaluation. Adrenaline often hides the pain of injuries. In some cases involving traumatic brain injuries, symptoms are not initially apparent. The information from your medical report helps prove accident-related damages.
NEVER DISCUSS FAULT
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE, ACCEPT BLAME FOR THE ACCIDENT.
SAY NO TO INSURANCE PROVIDERS
Do not speak with insurance agents. Insurance representatives are skilled in asking questions to limit their liability. They will use your answers against you. Consult an attorney before speaking with anyone involving insurance claims.
CONSULT US
An experienced attorney will make sure a proper investigation is completed for your case. The attorney will help you understand the value of your claim, and what to do every step of the way. Contact us to discuss your case for free.
TRUCK ACCIDENT QUESTIONS:
WHO CAN BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR MY TRUCK ACCIDENT INJURIES?
TRUCK DRIVERS
Truck drivers have responsibilities to uphold while operating a commercial vehicle. When they violate those responsibilities they must be held accountable. While most commercial truck drivers are safe professionals, there are too many that drive recklessly or drive under the influence of substances.
CARGO COMPANIES
One common cause of truck accidents is overloaded or improperly loaded cargo. If our truck accident lawyers determine that this was a cause of the collision, we can pursue a claim against the company that loaded the cargo.
EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS
Defective vehicles present unique dangers to drivers. If the truck that hurt you was defective, poorly designed, or contained defective parts, we can pursue compensation from the manufacturer.
TRUCKING COMPANIES
Many truck drivers drive dangerously due to companies unrealistic expectations. They burden drivers overloaded schedules and trucks. Our truck accident lawyers investigate to determine if the trucking company put profit over safety by making dangerous demands of their drivers.
HIGHWAY DESIGNERS & MAINTENANCE
Government entities and private companies have a responsibility to design, build and maintain safe roadways. If there is a failure to do so, we can pursue a claim for defective road design or defective highway maintenance.
TRUCK ACCIDENT QUESTIONS:
ARE TRUCK ACCIDENT LAWSUITS DIFFERENT FROM OTHER VEHICLE CLAIMS?
Yes. Truck accidents are much more complex than other types of motor vehicle accidents for several reasons:
STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS
There are numerous state and federal regulations governing the trucking industry. The success of your claim is greatly impacted by how well your lawyer understands these different regulations and how they apply to your case.
MULTIPLE PARTIES
There are often multiple parties who can be held accountable in truck accident lawsuits. Your lawyer must be able to accurately evaluate which parties are responsible based on the specifics of your claim.
COMPLEX RECORDS
Truck drivers and trucking companies are required by law to keep extensive records. Your attorney must know how to interpret these complex records.
TRUCK ACCIDENT QUESTIONS:
OTHER COMMON QUESTIONS
Yes. There are Hours of Service (HOS) laws that establish restrictions on how much time a truck driver can spend on the road. These laws limit truck drivers to a maximum of 10 consecutive hours and 11 total hours on the road in one day. Truck drivers must take at least 10 hours off between shifts. They cannot exceed a maximum of 60 hours on the road in one week.
Truck drivers are required to take at least 34 consecutive hours off each week.
Yes. All truck drivers must possess a commercial drivers license (CDL). To obtain a CDL, drivers complete specialized training and pass rigorous tests.
There are different classes of CDLs. Each determine the size and type of truck a driver can operate. Truck drivers carrying certain types of cargo, such as hazardous materials, must undergo additional training before operating these vehicles.