Protecting Yourself After A Truck Accident
A truck accident can cause serious injuries. Paralysis, loss of limb and death are all possible injuries after an accident with a commercial truck. If the other driver was liable for your injuries, you may be entitled to compensation, and you need an attorney who will fight for you when it matters most.​
Our attorneys build trust with each client by providing them with an honest assessment. You will never be left to make decisions without knowledgeable legal guidance. The Law Office of W. Daniel Grist, PLLC, has helped clients throughout North Carolina for over 20 years. We are here to help you recover.
Determining Who Is Responsible
It is completely normal to feel overwhelmed after being involved in an accident. If you’ve been injured, it’s possible that you can receive financial compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. You need the help of an experienced attorney. If you take on this case alone, you may not have the tools to get the best possible result. The Law Office of W. Daniel Grist, PLLC, can provide you with the guidance you need.
In order to seek compensation for your injuries, we must identify as many potential defendants as possible. In most cases, this is not limited to the driver. We can include the trucking company, contractors, employers and insurance companies. If the cargo on the truck affected the way the truck operated, the manufacturer or shipper may be held liable. We will look at all the possible situations and determine who is responsible for damages.
Commercial Truck Accidents Are Different
A collision with any motor vehicle can cause terrible bodily harm. But 18-wheelers can cause especially brutal injuries due to their weight and height. A fully loaded double-axle truck can weigh up to 38,000 lbs in North Carolina. A vehicle that heavy traveling at highway speeds can cause far more damage than the typical car, pickup truck or SUV. Also, because semis are suspended so high off the road, it is possible for a smaller vehicle to get wedged underneath.
However, there is some good news. Most commercial semis come equipped with data recorders. Once we access this data from the truck involved in your wreck, we can use it to help determine how the crash happened by examining how fast the truck was going when the driver attempted to brake and so forth. Finally, state law requires a higher minimum coverage for bodily injury for commercial trucks than for passenger vehicles. You could be more fully compensated for your injuries.
Act Quickly; Call Our Office Today
If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, it’s important to act quickly, as there is a limited window of time within which you can file a claim for compensation. Don’t face the mountain of medical bills alone and do not trust the insurance companies to give you the compensation you deserve. Let our experienced team fight for you.
For compassionate, experienced and dedicated legal representation, contact our office in Charlotte today to arrange your free initial consultation. Call 888-778-3670 or fill out our contact form. Se habla español. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can begin fighting for you.
