Truck Accident Lawyers Belleville

How Our Truck Accident Attorneys Can Help

In many cases, truck accidents happen because of negligence, and there may be many possible factors involved. You might think that your insurance company will take on the task of determining the cause of the crash, but the chances are that it won’t. If there is any doubt about the cause of the accident, you might end up shouldering the responsibility — and your financial burden. Between your insurer and the trucker’s insurance companies, you could have a big fight on your hands.

Pinpointing the cause of the crash yourself after the fact can be difficult, especially if you don’t know where to start. That’s why it’s essential to contact the truck accident attorneys at Nelson & Nelson as soon as possible. You need an experienced truck accident lawyer on your side. Our team of seasoned professionals understands the intricacies of federal laws, state laws, municipal laws, the records and certifications of the driver and the truck, and the policies of the shipping and trucking companies.

Our truck accident lawyers can investigate the collision and gather evidence to support your claim, including:

• Review police and accident reports
• Analyze vehicle damage
• Interview witnesses and those involved in the accident
• Determine all the responsible parties
• Examine the truck driver’s maintenance records and logs to ensure they were not falsified
• Discover all the insurance policies available to provide compensation

We can handle settlement negotiations and demand fair compensation for your injuries. If a just settlement cannot be reached in negotiation, we are more than prepared to represent you in court and fight for what you deserve!

Truck Accident Compensation

Being involved in a large truck crash often results in serious or life-altering injuries. The time after a truck accident can be uncertain and overwhelming both financially and emotionally. If you have been injured in a semi-truck accident, you may be entitled to compensation including:

• Reimbursement for medical bills, prescription medications, and physical therapy
• The estimated cost of future medical treatment
• Current and future lost wages
• The cost to replace or fix your vehicle
• The cost of a rental car while your vehicle is undergoing repair
• Pain and suffering
• Disability
• Scarring or disfigurement

Poor Truck Maintenance

The state of the truck can be a linchpin of safety in certain circumstances. Regular tire maintenance, oil level checks, and other equipment inspections can ensure the vehicle is in proper working order before drivers hit the road. Trucks with over or under-inflated tires; worn-out tires; poor fluid levels; and worn down internal mechanisms are a hazard to the driver and others around them. If this equipment fails, the driver, the manufacturer, and the company that owns the equipment may be subject to personal injury lawsuits, depending on the circumstances of the accident.

Distracted Driving

Trucking companies have high standards for their drivers, and this includes safety rules such as avoiding distracted driving practices like talking on the phone or texting while driving. However, other things can also distract drivers such as:

• Wandering thoughts
• Loud music
• Eating while driving
• Moving objects inside the vehicle, such as pets or insects
• Lighting or putting out a cigarette, or actively smoking
• Adjusting something in the vehicle such as temperature controls, mirrors, seat belts, and other controls or devices

Overtaking/Overspeeding Drivers

Drivers that suddenly speed up on other vehicles and either tailgate them or cause others to move over can increase the likelihood of an accident occurring. All drivers should follow the posted speed limit signs, but truck drivers may not if they are trying to make up for lost time and drive too fast. Because of these large trucks’ delayed ability to stop, driving at a high speed can lead to severe accidents.