The dedicated legal team at Salango Law, PLLC, wants to help if you’ve been injured in a truck accident. These accidents can cause serious injuries and devastating destruction in their wake. You deserve to be treated respectfully and fairly compensated for the ordeal you’ve endured. Contact us today to learn about your legal rights and options following a truck crash.
Common Causes of Truck Accidents
When you hire our law firm, we can investigate the accident to determine how it happened. Common causes of truck accidents in West Virginia include:
- Fatigued driving
- Speeding
- Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Failing to yield the right-of-way
- Making unsafe passes or lane changes
- Distracted driving
- Inexperienced drivers
- Inadequate training
- Making turns that are too wide or overcorrecting
- Cargo shifts during transit
- Mechanical issues
- Defective auto parts
Once we learn the factors that contributed to the accident, we can identify who is responsible for your damages.
Who Is Responsible for Truck Accidents?
Various parties can be responsible for truck accidents, depending on the cause. Some common examples include:
- Truck drivers who speed, drive drunk, or commit driver errors
- Trucking companies that encourage violating hours of service regulations or other laws to prioritize profits over safety, or that are responsible for the negligence of their drivers
- Mechanics who perform negligent repairs on trucks
- Truck owners who fail to properly maintain their vehicles
- Cargo loading companies that do not properly secure cargo or overload trailers
- Auto parts manufacturers that build defective parts
An experienced truck accident lawyer can conduct a thorough investigation and identify all at-fault parties.
What Financial Compensation Can I Recover Through a Truck Accident Claim?
Through a personal injury claim or lawsuit, you can seek compensation for the damages you suffered from the accident. Depending on the circumstances, this could include:
- Medical bills, ongoing rehabilitation costs, and future medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Reductions in your long-term earning capacity
- Costs to repair or replace your damaged vehicle
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of companionship
- Loss of consortium
Our lawyers will work hard to secure compensation that fully accounts for all the ways the accident has adversely affected your life.
How Much Is My Case Worth?
One of the most frequent questions our personal injury attorneys receive is, “How much is my case worth?” Like many legal questions, the answer is, “It depends.” Various factors can affect your case value. One of the most substantial is your injuries. Were you seriously injured or did you suffer a permanent disability that will result in long-term medical needs or changes in your occupation? Who is responsible for the crash, and what type of insurance coverage do they have? Were you found partially at fault for the accident? The answers to these and other questions can help a knowledgeable lawyer give you a better idea about your case’s potential value.
Call Today for a Free Consultation with an Experienced Huntington Truck Accident Lawyer
If you were injured in a truck accident, let the experienced personal injury team at Salango Law, PLLC, help. We have successfully recovered over $300 million for people just like you who were injured by the negligent actions of others. Call us today for a free case review at (304) 342-0512.