What You Should Know About Truck Accidents
Truck Accidents Are Usually More Serious Than Car Accidents
Physics is the main reason truck accidents are often more serious than car crashes. Commercial trucks carrying heavy loads are much heavier than passenger cars. Newton’s second law tells us that force is proportional to an object’s mass. The more mass something has, the more force it tends to generate at any given rate of speed. This makes getting hit by a large truck at highway speeds much worse than getting hit by a passenger vehicle at the same speed. If you have been seriously injured in a truck accident, our MD truck accident lawyer may be able to help you recover compensation for your injuries.
You May Be Able To Sue the Truck Driver and the Trucking Company
The truck driver may be liable for any injuries caused by the driver’s negligent actions, such as driving too fast or failing to stop at a red light. However, in some cases, the trucking company may also have liability. For example, if the company failed to properly screen drivers and the driver that hit you had a long record of unsafe driving, the trucking company may share some fault in the accident. You can not collect more than once for the same damages, but the trucking company often has more resources to pay settlements and if their behavior was egregious you could get awarded punitive damages on top of your compensatory damages. A truck accident lawyer in MD will be able to determine whether the trucking company should be named in any lawsuits or claims related to your accident.
There Are Steps You Can Take To Avoid Truck Accidents
Because of the serious nature of truck accidents, it is a good idea to drive extra carefully when operating around commercial vehicles. Drive at a safe speed. Always use your turn signals when turning or changing lanes. Don’t slam on your brakes in front of a truck if you can avoid it. Avoid driving in a truck driver’s blind spot. If you are injured in a truck accident, your attorney at The Law Firm of Frederick J. Brynn, P.C. will attempt to recover your damages, but it is best to avoid those damages in the first place.
The Truck Driver Isn’t Always at Fault
Your attorney at The Law Firm of Frederick J. Brynn, P.C. will investigate your case for evidence that the truck driver or trucking company caused your accident. However, if you were intoxicated, driving too fast or otherwise not practicing safe driving, you could be found at fault for the accident.
Proving a Truck Accident Case
In order to receive compensation and damages, it must be proven that the truck driver was at fault for the accident that led to your injury. This can be done in a variety of different ways and can be the difference between no compensation and substantial compensation. Our lawyers can look into the details of the accident including:
- Police Reports: The police report is very important to review as this is a firm document proving the truck accident occurred and other details involved in the crash. Your truck accident lawyer will want to review this document as soon as possible to understand the truck accident better.
- Video Surveillance: If video footage exists of the case, our lawyers can review the video footage and have a better understanding of the crash and how to present the cause of the crash.
- Truck Records: This could include maintenance records and also a log of hours worked. If the driver was working over their daily allotted hours, this could be another form of proof for their fault. Also, if the truck was improperly maintained and this was the cause of the accident, your case may be quite strong.
- Injury & Crash Pictures: These are pictures taken after the crash that may detail injuries and pictures that could be crucial in determining fault.
- Interviewing Witnesses: Interviewing witnesses is sometimes the most powerful thing that can be conducted in these types of accidents, especially if there is no video footage.
Contact Our MD Truck Accident Lawyer Today
All of these are especially important in proving the fault in a truck accident case. The Law Firm of Frederick J. Brynn, P.C. has dealt with many of these types of cases and a truck accident lawyer from our firm can greatly assist you with your case. Contact us today to get the compensation you deserve for your injury and to hold those accountable who have left you in this painful and inconvenient predicament.
