Truck Accidents

 Given the size and force of an 18-wheeler or commercial motor vehicle, most accidents involving trucks cause serious injuries or death. There are a number of issues in a truck accident that are not addressed in a typical car accident case that your lawyer must appreciate. At the Law Offices of W. Jeff Paradowski, we routinely represent people involved in serious truck accidents.

Since 1992, we have been representing people in disputes with insurance companies arising from truck accident claims involving serious injury or death.

If you or a family member has been injured in a serious truck accident, contact our office today for a free consultation with an experienced attorney.

One of the differences between investigating a truck accident and investigating a car accident are various state and federal motor carrier safety regulations that apply to drivers of commercial rigs and the companies that own these large trucks. These regulations dictate what a truck driver and trucking company should and should not do. Examples of some of the things regulated by law include:

• The completion of logbooks
• The keeping of maintenance and inspection records
• The number of hours a driver may operate a commercial truck
• The hiring, training, and qualification requirements of a commercial motor vehicle driver

Success in Your Case — Thorough Investigation From the Start

Given the amount of liability insurance truck drivers and operators are required by law to carry — generally, $750,000 for interstate trucks and $500,000 for intrastate trucks — truck accident claims are usually contested. It is crucial to begin investigating the cause of your accident as soon as possible. We will get experienced and reputable accident reconstruction experts to immediately investigate the scene of your accident and the vehicles involved in order to quickly reconstruct the accident in order to determine the precise cause and fault for the accident.

We will work to build a thorough truck accident case on your behalf. A thorough investigation and reconstruction of the accident, in addition to a complete review and analysis of the driver and trucking company is performed at the outset of your case. In addition, we will document and preserve all evidence pertaining to your case, including witness statements, law enforcement records, video and photographic evidence and a complete assessment of your medical and physical condition following the accident in order to build and present the strongest case on your behalf.

Get the Help That You Need in Your Case

When representing clients in truck accident cases, we always prepare each case as if it will eventually go to trial. Our approach makes certain that we obtain for you what you deserve following a tragic truck accident. To find out how our approach can help you in your case, contact us at the Law Offices of W. Jeff Paradowski for a free consultation.