What Are Common Causes Of Big Rig Accidents?
A commercial truck accident can occur for many reasons, from an inexperienced trucker to road defects or poor weather conditions. At Parker Waichman LLP, our tractor-trailer accident attorneys have handled many truck accident claims that were caused due to the following reasons:
- Inexperienced truck driver
- Improperly loaded cargo
- Defective truck or trailer components
- Speeding
- Drowsy driving/fatigued driving
- Distracted driving
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Poor road conditions
- Reckless driving
- Following too closely
- Inclement weather
How Can a Tractor Trailer Accident Attorney Help?
After an accident involving an 18-wheeler, you may be unable to work due to your injuries, faced with a long and painful recovery. With no money coming in and the medical bills continuing to pile up, you must take legal action as soon as possible. At Parker Waichman LLP, our tractor-trailer accident attorneys can help in several ways during this challenging time, including:
- Investigating the accident
- Gathering evidence
- Interviewing witnesses
- Assessing damages
- Filing paperwork
- Settlement negotiations
- Filing a lawsuit on your behalf
- Representing you in court and fighting for the fair award you deserve
Investigating the Accident
The tractor-trailer accident lawyers on our legal team have a thorough understanding of state and federal trucking laws and regulations and have extensive experience conducting in-depth accident investigations. By photographing the scene, interviewing witnesses, obtaining video surveillance, and working with accident reconstructionists, our legal team will recover the evidence needed to build the strongest case possible.
Your attorney will also obtain numerous documents, including the truck driver’s time card, route schedule, hours of service logs, employment records, truck and trailer maintenance records, and more.
Establishing Liability
Unlike a motor vehicle collision involving two passenger vehicles, a tractor-trailer accident can be complex due to the multiple parties involved. Liable parties may include:
- The trucker
- The trucking company
- The company responsible for loading the cargo
- The person or entity responsible for maintaining and servicing the truck and trailer
When you work with a tractor-trailer accident lawyer at Parker Waichman LLP, they will work to establish the cause of the accident by conducting an in-depth investigation to identify all liable parties.