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- Finding Police and Ambulance Records Right After a Collision is a Top Reason to Quickly Get an Attorney Started on Your Injury Case
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Trucking/Tractor Trailer/Semi Accidents (VA NC SC WV, eastern USA)
For all of the safety advances that have been made in cars over the past few years, the sheer size and weight of a tractor trailer or large truck may as well render them useless. Trucking accidents have a tendency to be catastrophic, with severe injuries or fatalities being the rule as opposed to the exception.
When the drivers of two cars have a collision, sorting out insurance concerns is usually a straightforward affair. 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 we must also analyze our own client’s other insurance sources as well. Attempting to do so while caring for a critically injured loved one can seem impossible.
Trucking companies don’t make it easy.
They often don’t provide the actual operator's name, or what 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. The commercial nature of trucking means that those who are involved in an accident with their drivers are not simply dealing with a driver and his insurance company. They are dealing with a profit-minded business that wants to minimize any loss of revenue, and if that means making the claims process as difficult as possible, then so be it.
Facing a case of this magnitude can be an uphill battle unless you have legal counsel that understands the difference between car accidents and wrecks that involve commercial trucks. Retaining a good 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, with the first step being the collection of any and all forensic evidence. Skid marks, debris, vehicle or tire damage, and data systems on the truck are the physical evidence of the accident, and they can be used to great effect by forensic experts that are knowledgeable about big rig accidents and accident reconstruction. An equally important step is getting through the web of liability and locating all available responsible parties and relevant insurance that may be available to you or a family member.
It is also crucial to obtain legal counsel 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. Attorneys with experience in trucking accidents can determine whether or not these regulations were being followed, and can apply that information to your case.
For more information about trucking in various states, please click on the following links:| Virginia | South Carolina |
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| North Carolina | Florida |
The Law Firm of Shapiro, Cooper Lewis & Appleton have a team of experienced attorneys and investigators that understand the complexities of a truck accident case. Unlike many personal injury attorneys, we have gained this understanding through years of taking injury cases all the way to a jury trial, using multiple experts, and we have handled such trials in multiple states. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident involving a truck or tractor trailer, contact our offices for a free legal consultation today.<-->
Library for Trucking/Tractor Trailer/Semi Accidents (VA NC SC WV, eastern USA):
- How Can You Determine A Trucker Was Tired Before A Crash?
Description: Thirteen percent of semi truck accidents are due to truck driver fatigue. Drivers fall asleep at the wheel or become less responsive to danger because driving longer hours and taking shorter breaks increases truck driver incomes. Trucker fatigue is also often blamed on the shippers instead of the truckers themselves - companies want their merchandise as soon as possible, and often pressure truck drivers to drive long after the conditions are safe. Trucker fatigue can also lead to prescription and non-prescription drug abuse among truck drivers - two habits that can also lead to serious injuries and highway accidents. - Getting Emergency Medical Services Tape Is Key In Virginia Car/Truck Accident
Description: There are various strong reasons to hire an experienced personal injury lawyer immediately after an injury or death in a motor vehicle accident. Recovering evidence such as the 911 and ambulance call tapes and transcripts immediately is high on the list. - Do Virginia Rest Area Limits Put Tired Truck Drivers On The Roads?
Description: A law in Virginia that prohibits staying in interstate rest areas longer than two hours may be putting dangerously tired truckers on the road. What is the state doing about a law that might make highway driving more dangerous? - In Trailer/Towed Vehicle Accident/Personal Injury Cases, The Separate Insurance on the Trailer Behind The Vehicle May Provide Further Insurance Coverage
Description: Our personal injury lawyers have handled cases over many years involving accidents where a car or truck operated by a careless driver also had a trailer connected, or was towing an ATV, boat, or other equipment. Also, our clients have actually been in their own car or truck and had their own trailer when they were in an accident caused by a negligent driver of another car or truck. The question a personal injury lawyer must investigate is exactly how many possible insurance sources apply to provide full compensation for a client who suffers personal injury or a wrongful death, especially if any trailer was involved. - Car and Truck Accidents in Florida (FL)
Description: Florida (FL) is a picturesque vacation spot as well as land rich in culture, history, and adventure. Unfortunately, although the state is the destination for many and the home of millions, it is plagued by dangerous roads and deadly truck accidents. Whether traveling and eight-lane interstate or driving on a one lane state road, you or someone you love can be seriously hurt by an 18-wheeler in any number of circumstances. If you live in any city, town, or county in Florida (FL), we can help you sort out the particulars of your crash and find a just ruling for you in court – whether you have been seriously injured in a car or truck wreck or have a wrongful death case. The Law Firm/personal injury lawyers of Shapiro, Cooper Lewis & Appleton have the expertise and courtroom track record to resolve your truck and car accident injury case and receive fair compensation. View our videos, get our free reports, and contact us today for a free consultation. - Car and Truck Accidents in Georgia (GA)
Description: Georgia (GA) is a picturesque vacation spot as well as land rich in culture, history, and adventure. Unfortunately, although the state is the destination for many and the home of millions, the state is plagued by dangerous roads and deadly truck accidents. Whether traveling and eight-lane interstate or driving on a one lane state road, you or someone you love can be seriously hurt by an 18-wheeler in any number of circumstances. If you live in any city, town, or county in Georgia (GA, we can help you sort out the particulars of your crash and find a just ruling for you in court – whether you have been seriously injured in a car or truck wreck or have a wrongful death case. The Law Firm/personal injury lawyers of Shapiro, Cooper Lewis & Appleton have the expertise and courtroom track record to resolve your truck and car accident injury case and receive fair compensation. View our videos, get our free reports, and contact us today for a free consultation. - Car and Truck Accidents/Personal Injury Law in South Carolina (SC)
Description: South Carolina (SC) is crisscrossed with a number of dangerous roads, interstates, and highways. While some twist through the Appalachians, others are eight lanes wide – making dangerous car and truck accidents an everyday occurrence. If you live in any city, town, or county in South Carolina (SC), we can help you sort out the particulars of your crash and find a just ruling for you in court – whether you have been seriously injured in a car or truck wreck or have a wrongful death case. The Law Firm/personal injury lawyers of Shapiro, Cooper Lewis & Appleton have the expertise and courtroom track record to resolve your truck and car accident injury case and receive fair compensation. View our videos, get our free reports, and contact us today for a free consultation. - Car and Truck Accidents/Personal Injury Law in North Carolina (NC)
Description: North Carolina (NC) is crisscrossed with a number of dangerous roads, interstates, and highways. While some twist through the Appalachians, others are eight lanes wide – making dangerous car and truck accidents an everyday occurrence. If you live in any city, town, or county in North Carolina (NC), we can help you sort out the particulars of your crash and find a just ruling for you in court – whether you have been seriously injured in a car or truck wreck or have a wrongful death case. The Law Firm/personal injury lawyers of Shapiro, Cooper Lewis & Appleton have the expertise and courtroom track record to resolve your truck and car accident injury case and receive fair compensation. View our videos, get our free reports, and contact us today for a free consultation. - Car and Truck Accidents/Personal Injury Law in Virginia (VA)
Description: Virginia (VA) and West Virginia (WV) have major interstates and state highways and the states include mountain roads, and dangerous and deadly car and truck accidents/personal injuries occur daily . If you live in any city, town, or county in Virginia (VA) or West Virginia (WV), we can help you or your family recover compensation for personal injury or wrongful death resulting from a truck-car accident or wreck . The Law Firm/personal injury lawyers of Shapiro, Cooper Lewis & Appleton have the expertise, experience, and courtroom track record to resolve your truck and car accident injury case and obtain the compensation that you need and deserve. View our videos, get our free reports, and contact us today for a free consultation. - Car and Truck Accidents/Personal Injury Law in West Virginia (WV)
Description: Virginia (VA) and West Virginia (WV) have major interstates and state highways and the states include mountain roads, and dangerous and deadly car and truck accidents/personal injuries occur daily . If you live in any city, town, or county in Virginia (VA) or West Virginia (WV), we can help you or your family recover compensation for personal injury or wrongful death resulting from a truck-car accident or wreck . The Law Firm/personal injury lawyers of Shapiro, Cooper Lewis & Appleton have the expertise, experience, and courtroom track record to resolve your truck and car accident injury case and obtain the compensation that you need and deserve. View our videos, get our free reports, and contact us today for a free consultation.
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Case Results for Trucking/Tractor Trailer/Semi Accidents (VA NC SC WV, eastern USA):
- MACK truck-trailer-wreck/leg fractures
- Truck-Train crossing collision-back injuries
- Automobile Accident Causing Coma and Paralysis
- Collision Between Two Big Rigs Creates Fireball
- Virginia Automobile Accident
- Automobile wreck with drunk driver causes connective tissue injury
- TRACTOR-TRAILER/CAR WRECK WRONGFUL DEATH SETTLEMENT
Awarded: Counsel settled with the motorist's insurer, and then with two additional underinsurance carriers for a total settlement of $600,000 which constituted all available insurance.
Awarded: Case settled at mediation for $450,000.00, from the parked truck’s insurance, plus additional monies and concessions from the client’s workers’ compensation insurer
Awarded: The case was settled for $350,000.00 without the necessity of a trial.
Awarded: Settled for $19,000.00 before trial.
Awarded: $2.4 Million Car/Truck/Tractor Trailer Wrongful Death Settlement
Web Resources for Trucking/Tractor Trailer/Semi Accidents (VA NC SC WV, eastern USA):
- Truck/tractor trailer accident resources
Description: provides information and links to trucking injury/accident resources
- Commericial Vehicle Safety Alliance
Description: Promoting commercial motor vehicle safety and security.
- FindLaw-Common Causes of Commercial Trucking Accidents
Description: FindLaw article
- AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety
Description: Unsafe Driver Actions That Lead To Fatal Car-Truck Crashes
- Tractor Trailer Accident Guide
Description: Your starting point for the best trailor information.
- InjuryBoard.com
Description: Tracor-trailer accident information
- Denver Personal Injury Attorneys
Description: Denver Personal Injury Attorneys
Blog for Trucking/Tractor Trailer/Semi Accidents (VA NC SC WV, eastern USA)
- Finding Police and Ambulance Records Right After a Collision is a Top Reason to Quickly Get an Attorney Started on Your Injury Case
- Jury Awards Family Members 23.5 Million for Injuries in Truck Collision
- Commercial Trucks Can Cause Serious Injury, So Are Required to Have Large Insurance Policies
- TRACTOR TRAILER COLLISION CAUSES BRAIN, ANKLE AND PELVIC INJURIES
- August: A Focus on Truck Accident Education
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Trucking/Tractor Trailer/Semi Accidents (VA NC SC WV, eastern USA)
- MACK truck-trailer-wreck/leg fractures
- Truck-Train crossing collision-back injuries
- Automobile Accident Causing Coma and Paralysis
- Collision Between Two Big Rigs Creates Fireball
- Virginia Automobile Accident
Awarded: Counsel settled with the motorist's insurer, and then with two additional underinsurance carriers for a total settlement of $600,000 which constituted all available insurance.
Awarded: Case settled at mediation for $450,000.00, from the parked truck’s insurance, plus additional monies and concessions from the client’s workers’ compensation insurer
Awarded: The case was settled for $350,000.00 without the necessity of a trial.