Every time you get into your vehicle, you will encounter a range of vehicles on the road. Some are smaller or larger than others. One type of vehicle you may see is a truck. You understand that these vehicles provide us with services and often transport goods from one place to another. The last thing you would expect is to be involved in a truck accident. This is the unfortunate reality for many of our residents, and with this reality comes a range of possible injuries. If you are involved in a truck accident, you must contact a Lawrenceville truck accident attorney.
Being involved in a truck accident can leave you with life-altering injuries that can take years to recover from if there is even a feasible recovery plan. Injuries can include:
There are many cases where truck accident victims do not survive, and thus the family may be entitled to file a wrongful death claim. You may sustain other minor injuries like broken bones and lacerations, which can heal within a few months, unlike other injuries that can take years to recover.
Truck drivers are often carrying heavy loads, which can add to the truck’s weight. They are also often expected to work long hours and make deliveries within a short period. Considering these factors, it is no wonder they will usually be driving recklessly and endangering the lives of others as they do so. This does not excuse them in the case of an accident, as the responsible party should be held accountable. Some causes of truck accidents include:
These are just a few causes of truck accidents, and there are many other reasons you can get involved in an accident. Multiple parties can be held liable for the accident. If the truck was not well-maintained, then the trucking and maintenance company can carry some fault in the incident. Our Lawrenceville truck accident attorney will thoroughly investigate the circumstances of the accident to determine the at-fault party.
When you begin treatment for your injuries, you may start to wonder how everything will be paid for and how you will be able to move on with your life. The answer will come from hiring an experienced Lawrenceville truck accident attorney. We will work to seek compensation for the following:
The type of compensation and the amount you are entitled to will be based on the facts of your case.
After a truck accident, you should contact a Lawrenceville truck accident attorney from Randall, Page & Bruch, P.C. at 757-742-6115 to discuss the details of your case.
