Trucking accident lawsuits are much more complex than regular auto accident cases. The injuries caused by trucking accidents can be catastrophic. There are often multiple vehicles involved and many victims. There can be multiple responsible parties. The trucking industry is subject to strict state and federal regulation which affect how we investigate and handle your case. If you have been involved in a Michigan trucking accident, please talk to our Detroit trucking accident attorneys today.
Trucking Accident Causes
Trucking accidents can have underlying causes which cannot be uncovered merely by investigating the scene of the accident. Driver fatigue is involved in a large portion of trucking accidents, but there are often other factors which contribute. Causes of trucking accidents can include:
- Unrealistic schedules
- Driver fatigue
- Intoxication
- Poorly maintained truck
- Inexperienced driver
- Defective truck or truck parts
- Overloaded or improperly loaded truck
- Hazardous weather conditions
- Brake failure
- Tire blowout
- Reckless driving on the part of other drivers
- Roadway defects
Trucking Accident injuries
The size and weight of large commercial trucks means that the accidents they are involved in are often fatal or cause catastrophic injuries. Some of the common injuries caused by trucking accidents include:
- Brian injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Back and neck injuries
- Amputations
- Decapitation
- Crush injuries
- Broken bones and fractures
- Soft tissue injuries
- Severe burns
- Paralysis
- Coma
- Death
Responsible Parties in Trucking Accidents
Truck drivers may be held responsible for trucking accidents, but they are often the responsibility of the trucking company. Government entities are sometimes to blame as well. Responsible parties in c trucking accident can include:
- Trucking company
- Truck driver
- Truck manufacturer
- Parts manufacturer
- Weigh stations an weigh station staff
- Government entity responsible for roadways
If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a trucking accident, please call our Detroit, Michigan trucking accident attorneys or submit an online questionnaire. The initial consultation with our personal injury lawyers is free of charge, and if we agree to handle your case, in most cases we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary recovery of funds. In many cases, a personal injury lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. Please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.