Tractor Trailer Accident Lawyer

Tractor-trailer accidents often have devastating consequences. When these massive vehicles collide with passenger vehicles, the occupants of the passenger vehicle can sustain life-changing or fatal injuries. If you were involved in an accident with a semi-truck, you may be entitled to compensation. At Parker Waichman LLP, our tractor-trailer accident lawyers can investigate your accident and help you pursue compensation that can cover the cost of medical bills, lost wages, and more.

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.
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If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident or have been injured by another party in some other way, we are here to stand up for your rights. Our personal injury attorneys have been representing injury victims and their families in Long Island and throughout the nation since the early 1980s.

Truck Accident Damages

Once your attorney has established negligence, they will help you fight for maximum compensation. The damages you’re entitled to will depend on the unique circumstances of your case. 

Damages may include:

  • Past and future medical care costs
  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional distress
  • Lost wages
  • Loss of earning capacity
  • Property damage
  • Loss of quality of life 

  And More.

To ensure you pursue the compensation you’re owed, we may work with experts, such as economists, forensic accountants, financial analysts, life care planners, medical professionals, and more. These experts can help us accurately assess what the costs of future medical treatment will be for the remainder of your life.

Common Truck Accident Injuries

Because commercial trucks can weigh thousands of pounds when hauling a full load, the damage caused by one of these massive vehicles often results in a totaled vehicle, serious injuries, or the loss of life. 

At Parker Waichman LLP, our legal team has handled many truck accident lawsuits that involved the following types of injuries:

Traumatic brain injuries
Traumatic brain injuries
Spinal cord injuries
Spinal cord injuries
Burns
Burns
Loss of limb
Loss of limb
Internal bleeding
Nerve damage
Nerve damage
Back injuries
Back injuries
Neck injuries
Neck injuries
Neck injuries
Chest injuries
Chest injuries
Crush injuries
Crush injuries
Internal organ damage
Internal organ damage
Broken bones/bone fractures
Broken bones/bone fractures
Leg and arm injuries
Crush injuries
Dental injuries
Internal organ damage
Facial injuries
Broken bones/bone fractures
Hearing loss or vision loss
Hearing loss or vision loss
Soft tissue damage
Soft tissue damage

What Should I Do After a Big Rig Accident?

The following steps can help protect your health and your case:

  • If you are injured or a passenger is injured, contact 911 immediately. If no one was seriously injured, pull over to a safe location and contact law enforcement.
  • Speak with law enforcement and provide only the facts. The police officer will fill out a police report, which will include important accident information. 
  • Obtain witness contact information. If anyone witnessed the accident, obtain their names and contact information.
  • Gather evidence. Take photos of the accident scene, vehicle damage, and your injuries. Write down everything you remember about the collision, including road and weather conditions and what happened before, during, and after the accident, such as anything the truck driver may have done or said.
  • Seek medical treatment. Even if you don’t believe your injuries are serious, you must still seek medical treatment as soon as possible. Some types of dangerous accident injuries may not present symptoms for several hours or days following the accident.
  • Contact a tractor-trailer accident attorney. Contact Parker Waichman LLP to schedule a free legal consultation with one of our experienced attorneys. A member of our legal team can meet with you to go over the facts of your case and discuss your legal options and rights. If you decide to hire us, we can begin investigating your accident right away. The sooner you obtain legal representation, the better your chances are of recovering the compensation you’re entitled to.

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If you were involved in a truck accident and sustained serious injuries and other damages, contact Parker Waichman LLP today to schedule a free consultation with one of our experienced tractor trailer accident attorneys. They can meet with you to discuss your legal rights and options and explain how they can help you pursue compensation to cover the cost of your medical bills and other losses. Contact us today to learn more.
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