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Haughton Truck Accident Lawyer

Transport-trailers are extremely large vehicles. They are approximately 70 feet long, 13 feet high, and they can weigh up to 80,000 pounds when fully loaded. Due to their immense size, when trucks are involved in an accident with smaller passenger vehicles, it is the occupants of those vehicles that will suffer the most severe injuries. If you have been hurt in a crash, you may deserve financial compensation for your injuries and other losses. Our Haughton truck accident lawyer can help you file and ensure you receive the fair settlement you justly deserve.

What Causes Truck Accidents?

As with other auto accidents, there are a number of causes behind truck accidents. Some of the most common of these are as follows:

Impaired driving
Distracted driving
Blind spots
Truck driver fatigue
Improperly loaded cargo
Speeding
Overweight trailers
Improper maintenance of trucks
Tire blowouts

To determine what caused a crash, a full investigation must be conducted. This is not easy when you are recovering from serious injuries. Our Haughton truck accident lawyer can speak to experts, recreate the accident scene, and more to determine what caused your crash.

Common Injuries After a Truck Accident

Truck accidents are some of the most serious that occur on the roads and as such, they cause some of the most severe injuries. The most common of these include:

Head injuries, such as concussions and penetration injuries
Spinal cord injuries, such as herniated discs, broken vertebrae, and even paralysis
Broken bones
Amputations
Neck injuries
Back injuries
Crushing injuries and damage to internal organs
Wrongful death

Determining Liability After a Truck Accident

Determining who is liable for a truck accident is much more difficult than determining fault in other auto accident cases. This is because many parties can be held liable and the negligent party may not even be at the accident scene. Potential liable parties in truck accident cases are as follows:

Truck driver: Just like other motorists, truck drivers can act negligently and cause a crash. They may drive while impaired, distracted, or fail to follow traffic laws, resulting in an accident.
Trucking companies: Trucking companies have many responsibilities and when they do not fulfill them, they can be held liable. Trucking companies may engage in negligent hiring or training practices, they may fail to properly inspect and maintain their vehicles, and encourage drivers to stay on the road longer than the law allows.
Manufacturers: Manufacturers of trucks and truck parts must ensure the products they create are safe. When any part of a truck is defective and it causes a crash, the manufacturer can be held liable.
Cargo loading companies: When cargo is not loaded onto a truck properly, it can shift during transport and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

Our Truck Accident Lawyer in Haughton Can Advise On Your Case

At Rice & Kendig, LLC, our Haughton truck accident lawyer will conduct a full investigation to determine who is liable for your injuries and will prove your case so you obtain the fair settlement you deserve. Call us today or contact us online to schedule a free consultation and to learn more.

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