Truck Accidents

A fully loaded semi-truck could weigh 80,000 pounds. If it’s not safely driven or maintained a commercial truck can be deadly for those in its path.  Injury.co.com represents those injured in truck accidents, whether it’s caused by a van owned by a local business or a semi-truck owned by a nationwide firm, on a local road or on a major highway.

There are many Americans who have been seriously injured in truck accidents and family members of those killed in these types of accidents who need legal help. There were 5,338,000 accidents in the U.S. involving commercial vehicles, with 29,757 accidents causing fatalities in 2011 according to the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common causes of these accidents include,

• Driver fatigue,
• Inattentive or distracted drivers,
• Poor decision making,
• Improper maintenance,
• Driving too fast for conditions, and
• The driver’s use of drugs or alcohol.

There are state and federal laws that apply to commercial motor vehicles intended to reduce the chances of or prevent truck and bus accidents. Despite these laws, accidents, injuries and deaths continue to occur.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident, don’t try to settle the case by yourself, no matter how enticing an insurance company makes their offer sound.

• The case may be factually and legally much more complicated than you think.
• There could be several defendants, state and federal laws that apply and different insurance companies involved.

Protect your rights by contacting us today for a free consultation. Deadlines to file legal claims apply so don’t delay.