Trucking Accidents Injure Thousands Every Year.
Although vital to commerce in the U.S., tractor trailer trucks (also called semi trucks, or semis) pose a significant risk of devastating injury to occupants of passenger vehicles. Able to haul as much as 80,000 pounds, the force behind semi trucks is overwhelming to the typical 4,000 automobile.
Because of these risks, truck drivers and trucking companies are held to a high standard of safety and must maintain and operate their semis with the utmost care and attention. Failure to do so can result in tragedy, and when a person is injured or killed in a tractor trailer accident, the responsible parties can be liable for the damages caused.
How Can an Attorney Help Me?
Whether you have been injured or you have lost a loved one in a truck accident, there a number of parties, including the driver and his or her employer, who may be held accountable for your losses. However, it is still relatively common for these parties to deny liability or fault for an accident. An attorney can help you to establish liability for the incident, collect evidence that supports and strengthens your claim and works to ensure that compensation is sought from the appropriate parties.
Following a truck accident, the trucking company and its insurance provider may often begin an immediate investigation of the scene of the crash. These companies have detailed, specific procedures pertaining to the handling of truck accident claims, which are designed to limit the recovery of those who have sustained injuries in the crash. They may take photos of the accident scene, record statements from witnesses and examine the damaged vehicles to determine the extent of the damage. Additionally, Arkansas state authorities may launch their own investigation, which may provide beneficial for your claim, as you may be eligible to use this documentation as evidence.
Seeking legal counsel from an experienced attorney can help you recover the compensation to which you may be entitled.
Contact Us For More Information.
If you were injured in a semi truck accident, or if a loved one was killed, contact us for more information by filling out the form or calling the number listed on this page.
When you contact us, an attorney will follow up with you to speak with you about your case or answer questions that you might have. There is no cost or obligation to speak with us, and any information you provide will be kept confidential.
Please note that the law limits the time you have to pursue a claim for an injury. If you think you have a case, you should not delay taking action.
