When it comes to a truck accident, experience matters; crashes involving large trucks (commercial trucks, semis, trailer trucks) can often be catastrophic and fatal. Most large trucks are massive vehicles, often carrying thousands of pounds of cargo and goods. These types of trucks are heavy and, generally, cannot stop quickly.

Is it necessary to hire an experienced truck accident lawyer after such an accident?

Yes. Large truck accidents are more complicated than typical car accidents. An experienced truck accident lawyer is familiar with the national safety guidelines set for truck drivers and their companies.

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), 3,986 people died in large truck accidents in 2016. The number of people who died in large truck accidents was 27 percent higher in 2016 than in 2009, which had the lowest number since fatal accident data collection began in 1975.

Truck accidents are often complex; there are often multiple lines of insurance coverage. The truck and trailer may be owned by two separate corporations and may be insured by different carriers. Therefore, we can hold both parties accountable and pursue them for their part in the negligence that caused the injuries.

A thorough investigation of a truck accident may involve transportation experts, accident reconstruction specialists, and other specific entities. The Leader Law Firm has a full complement of professional experts at our disposal. A truck accident investigation goes far beyond the official police report.

There are specific federal guidelines, including the required equipment and the amount of time a driver can spend behind the wheel, to keep everyone safe.

The Leader Law Firm has recovered millions of dollars in compensation for our truck accident clients. We know the experts that are needed and how to properly investigate your potential claim.

Call the Leader Law Firm to schedule a free case evaluation with John Leader, an attorney with extensive experience in truck accidents.