The Best Virginia (VA) Tractor-Trailer (Truck) Accident Injury Web Resource

If you've been hurt in a truck accident and have questions for our personal injury attorneys:

First, review our frequently asked questions:

Second, review our case results:

Our firm has experience handling serious truck accident injury cases. For proof, take a look at our case results. Aside from our experience in this area, you should hire our firm since the legal process revolving around a truck crash is different from the process involving two compact cars. When the drivers of two cars have a collision, sorting out insurance concerns is usually a straightforward process. This is not the case when a tractor trailer/trucking company is involved in a wreck.

Due to the many liability, underinsurance and separate insurance policies involved in any trucking business, tracking down the insurance sources or proper trucking company that may be responsible can be an overwhelming burden.

The tractor, the trailer, and the truck operator, may all have separate available insurance policies, and often our Virginia truck accident attorneys also analyze our own client’s other insurance sources as well. The trucking industry doesn't make it easy. They often don’t provide the actual operator's name, or what trucking company has the primary insurance.

Established trucking companies often send an investigator to the scene immediately to gather evidence, interview witnesses, and to be sure that the trucking company drivers "clam up" fast, and they do this in order to effectively minimize their liability.This is why you need quality legal representation right away.

Retaining a good truck injury lawyer and analyzing all evidence early on in the process can be the difference between a fair and just settlement and having your needs utterly discarded. There are many actions that must be taken almost immediately:

The collection of any and all forensic evidence including skid marks, debris, vehicle or tire damage, and data systems on the truck are the physical evidence of the accident
Consulting with forensic experts that are knowledgeable about big rig accidents and accident reconstruction.
Getting through the web of liability including all available responsible parties and relevant insurance that may be available to you or a family member.

It is crucial to obtain a trucking injury attorney in Virginia that has a thorough and complete understanding of state and federal regulations that apply to trucking companies. It’s important to understand that tractor trailers can be considered moving, portable businesses, and there are commercial regulations that demand that they be operated responsibly and safely.

For more information about trucking in various states including Virginia (VA) , please click on the following trucking accidental injury state links:

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About the Editors: Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton is a Virginia injury law firm whose attorneys focus on personal injury and accident law and have experience handling truck wreck cases. Check out our truck accident case results and our free consumer guide on what to do if you get involved in an accident with a commercial truck.

We have offices in Virginia Beach and Hampton, VA, but we're ready to come to you anywhere in Virginia, including Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk and Newport News, VA, if you've been seriously hurt by someone else's carelessness.

Rick Shapiro and James Lewis have been named to the National Million Dollar Advocates Forum since 2009 and included among the Best Lawyers in America since 2008. Jim and Rick have been named Virginia Super Lawyers for Personal Injury Law since 2010. Fewer than 5 percent of practicing lawyers receive this honor.

In addition, our VA injury law firm was the first in the commonwealth to join Primerus, a select group of highly ethical and respected law firms, and we have the highest rating of AV from Martindale-Hubbell, a national lawyer ranking organization. The rating indicates we have a reputation for preeminent legal skill.

While not every injury case meets our criteria, we offer a free initial confidential consultations. Call us toll free at (800) 752-0042. If you cannot get through due to high call volume, please leave a message so we can get back to you.