Complex Set of Laws Govern Truck Accident Claims
This metropolitan area is a magnet for large trucks and tractor-trailers transporting goods and materials to this area or through this area on their way to another destination. These huge rigs are traveling at the same speed, and many times faster, than the public who are driving much smaller vehicles. On impact with the smaller vehicles, these large rigs cause serious injuries and wrongful death.
There are federal and state laws that govern large trucks and tractor-trailers as well as the drivers of these rigs. Trucking law is complicated. In addition, it is important to seek prompt legal assistance following an accident with a commercial rig so that the proper responsible parties can be identified and properly joined in any lawsuit. It must be determined whether the driver was the owner of the truck, an employee of the owner of the truck or an independent contractor. If the truck was loaded improperly by someone other than the owner and or driver of the truck, that person may also be liable. When a trucking company or truck driver fails to meet state and federal regulations, when that failure causes serious injuries and death, talk to a lawyer with more than 30 years of experience in personal injury cases — Fairfax truck accident attorney Brien Roche.
Full Compensation Is Essential for Serious Injuries or Wrongful Death
Because full compensation is so important and because truck insurance and licensing regulations are complicated, our law firm's experience can be invaluable for truck accident victims and their families.
When there is a dispute about what happened, our law firm goes to the accident site. We use accident reconstruction experts to determine the mechanics of the accident and the influence of factors such as the line of sight and road conditions. Were licensing and training regulations met for the commercial driver? Was the truck properly maintained? Was the cargo overweight? Was the cargo properly distributed and secured?
Truck accident injuries can be devastating. Some require long-term care or even institutional care. A life care planner and economics and medical experts can help determine what will be needed for the current and future care of a truck accident victim.
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To set up an appointment with an experienced truck accident lawyer, call or contact us by e-mail and tell us about your case. The consultation is free. From our office in McLean, we serve clients in Northern Virginia, suburban Maryland and the District of Columbia.
