Were you involved in a multiple vehicle accident with a truck?
America’s roads are busier than ever with more passenger vehicles, motorcycles and millions of trucks transporting goods across the country. This mix of large and small vehicles can be hazardous, especially when a vehicle as large and heavy as a tractor-trailer truck causes problems on the road. A commercial semi-truck can be up to seventy-five feet in length and weigh more than 80,000 pounds. And when one of these vehicles causes an accident, the repercussions can extend out to multiple vehicles.
A crash can be triggered when a tractor-trailer stops suddenly, or worse, jackknifes and blocks multiple travel lanes. Vehicles behind the truck may collide while trying to avoid the first truck, and a chain reaction of collisions begin as traffic attempts to avoid the original crash scene. Often these multiple vehicle accidents occur in conditions of poor visibility such as in fog, or slick road conditions such as ice or snow.
Crashes involving large trucks and passenger vehicles are always very serious events, especially for the occupants of the smaller passenger vehicles. If fact, according to national statistics, the occupants of the passenger vehicle account for 94% of deaths in crashes between semi-trucks and passenger vehicles. Safety features of passenger vehicles have greatly improved over the years but are still no match for a fully loaded semi-truck.
Multiple vehicle accident cases involving trucks can quickly become complicated. It is important to hire an experienced truck accident attorney who can appropriately assess your case and who has the knowledge and expertise to ask the right questions. Your truck accident attorney should guide you through the process of dealing with all parties including medical professionals, law enforcement, insurance companies, and trucking companies in order to obtain the compensation you deserve.
Do you have a case?
Since 1989, Goldberg & Osborne has been providing its clients with experienced legal representation handling a wide variety of personal injury cases, including truck accidents.
Your no obligation, initial evaluation is free and in most instances, your case can be started over the phone or through email. In addition, your case will be handled on a contingency basis which means you pay nothing up front. You pay us only if we win your case.
Our team of experienced truck accident lawyers is prepared to assess your claim. We can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at (800) 566-0585 or SUBMIT A SHORT AND SIMPLE CASE FORM HERE. Preserve your legal rights to compensation, call now.
