A commercial truck is any truck used to transport products. While commercial trucks come in a wide range of sizes and types, and can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds, many fall within the smaller end of the spectrum and include trucks that weigh 33,000 pounds or less. Commercial trucks also include delivery vans, cube vans, flatbeds, and parcel trucks.
These trucks travel our roads every day. Therefore, it is no surprise that they are also involved in a significant number of accidents.
Have You Been in an Accident Involving a Commercial Truck?
Regardless of their size, commercial trucks are still considerably larger than most passenger vehicles. Because of their mass and weight, accidents involving these large commercial vehicles are more catastrophic than accidents involving only passenger cars. Not only does the amount of property damage increase significantly, but the accidents are much more dangerous for the people in the cars. Often times, a person in another car is killed in accidents involving large trucks.
If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident involving a commercial truck, we invite you to fill out our online case form.
Did You Sustain Injuries in Your Accident?
The massive weight of an out-of-control commercial truck can crash right through even the best safety systems in a passenger car. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles often sustain injuries including:
- head trauma
- brain injuries
- broken bones
- back injuries
- internal injuries
- paralysis
- amputations
- mental suffering
These injuries change lives. Medical bills pile up, wages are lost, pain is endured, and the long-term repercussions of permanent injuries are often difficult to quantify at the time of an accident. Will the survivors need medical care or assistance in the future? If people die in the accidents, how will their family survive without them?
An experienced commercial truck accident attorney can help you answer these questions, and work to restore you to as much comfort and security as possible following an accident.
Who or What Is Responsible for Your Accident?
Why do commercial trucking accidents happen? Many factors can play a role, including:
- driver fatigue
- distracted drivers
- inexperienced drivers
- poor road conditions or debris
- inclement weather
- speeding or failure to obey traffic laws
- mechanical failure
- improper loads or unbalanced cargo
No matter what the cause or where the fault lies, if you or someone you love has suffered as a result of a commercial truck accident, you must act quickly to protect your legal rights!
We Are Here to Help You
At Goldberg & Osborne, our experienced commercial truck accident attorneys will evaluate your case for free. Call us today to find out if you are eligible for compensation. Our truck accident lawyers are committed to protecting your legal rights by:
- gathering all necessary evidence, including police reports, insurance reports, witness statements, and forensic evidence
- finding any inconsistencies and weaknesses in the opponent’s statements
- contacting experts, who will analyze the facts of the case and help to establish who is at fault.
- protecting the clients’ best interests before, during, and after all trial, arbitration, or mediation proceedings
Our legal team is sensitive to your emotions during the time following an accident. You may have many questions about your accident involving a commercial truck. Our truck accident attorneys will provide you with the answers you are seeking.
Don’t delay! The time to begin your claim to compensation is limited. Our team of experienced vehicle accident lawyers can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at (800) 566-0585 or SUBMIT A SHORT AND SIMPLE CASE FORM HERE.
