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Truck accidents are different from those involving passenger vehicles due to the combined factors of size, weight, and speed. These wrecks are usually the result of negligence; however, it is the victim’s duty to explain exactly how the incident occurred. Understanding some of the most common causes of truck accidents can therefore help the victim seek the compensation they need.
Were you injured in a truck crash in Garden City, but you’re not sure which steps to take next? It’s time to work with the dedicated and compassionate team at the Saul Law Firm, LLP.
Why Truck Accidents Happen
The plaintiff in a personal injury lawsuit, including one involving a large or commercial truck, has the burden of showing why the wreck occurred and how it proves negligence on the part of the driver, the company that owns the truck, and potentially other parties. Our personal injury attorneys can uncover evidence that demonstrates such common causes as:
- Fatigued driving: Federal regulations limit how many hours a truck driver can be behind the wheel before needing a rest. But many companies and drivers defy these rules and thereby jeopardize public safety.
- Distracted driving: Anything that takes a driver’s focus away from the road is a distraction and can cause a wreck. Common culprits include cell phone use and eating while driving.
- Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol: Impaired driving is illegal and can result from consuming drugs or alcohol. Even if the drug in question is a prescription medication, the driver must be able to safely operate the truck.
- Poor training: Truck drivers have to be specially trained to operate their large vehicles. Evidence may indicate that the driver’s employer neglected to provide proper training or failed to conduct a background check to uncover previous safety problems involving the driver.
- Overloaded cargo: Carrying too much weight in a truck violates safety regulations and makes an accident more likely. Moreover, with a heavier load, the accident will be more catastrophic.
- Speeding: When a truck driver speeds, it is more likely they will lose control of the vehicle or be unable to stop in time to avoid a collision. The results can be deadly for everyone involved.
- Poor weather: Garden City is not immune to dangerous weather conditions that make an accident more likely. Rain, fog, ice, and snow can cause a truck driver to lose control.
- Truck and maintenance issues: The truck may have been assembled with defective parts that fail and cause a crash. The same is true if the truck is not properly maintained. Either of these could point to liability on the part of manufacturers, repair shops, and others.
How Our Law Firm Helps Victims
Since the victim has the duty of showing how the truck accident happened, our law firm understands the importance of having strong evidence and compelling arguments. We assist truck accident victims in Garden City by:
- Investigating the facts surrounding the accident
- Obtaining evidence concerning the causes of the accident, such as surveillance camera footage and driver logs
- Identifying all parties who were at fault
- Using the discovery process to obtain additional evidence and information
- Interviewing witnesses who can explain what happened
- Securing the testimony of expert witnesses, such as accident reconstructionists
- Using your evidence in mediation and other settlement discussions with the at-fault party
- If necessary, taking your case to court and helping ensure the evidence is admissible
Count On Us to Advocate for You
Truck accidents cause serious injuries, so victims need serious legal representation to win the justice and compensation they deserve. Let the Saul Law Firm, LLP show you why Garden City victims trust us to stand up for them. Connect with us to get started.