Truck Accident Lawyer in Charlotte

Most truck accident lawsuits are filed because the negligence of a person or a company caused or contributed to a crash. Here are some common causes of these types of accidents:

• Driver fatigue
• Driver under the influence (DUI)
• Driver falsified logs so they could drive longer or farther than allowed
• Truck loaded improperly
• Cargo exceeded the maximum weight limit
• Failure to obey traffic laws
• Failure to stop at weigh stations
• Driver not properly or adequately trained
• Distracted driving

A truck accident lawsuit can also be filed because a defective truck or truck part played a role in the crash. This would fall under the category of product liability.

Additionally, in the tragic event that a loved one died in a truck crash, you can pursue a wrongful death case against the negligent party.

Like most types of lawsuits, truck accident cases are complicated and difficult to pursue on your own—especially if you’re trying to heal from the crash. A truck accident lawyer can make your life much easier by taking on the following tasks, among many others:

• Interviewing eyewitnesses
• Reviewing police reports and medical records
• Consulting with medical experts
• Reconstructing the crash
• Reviewing the truck’s “black box” data

In many cases, the trucking company’s insurance will offer the injured party a quick settlement check to prevent them from filing a lawsuit. But this compensation is very often a tiny fraction of the amount that the injured party will actually need to recover from their injuries, especially if they are long-term injuries. That’s why it’s best to always speak with an attorney before signing anything or accepting any type of settlement offer.

The costs related to a truck accident injury can be overwhelming, and it may not be immediately apparent just how extensive these damages are. An attorney will seek to recover all expenses related to the crash, including the following:

• Medical bills (hospital stays, medicine, treatment, physical therapy, etc.)
• Lost wages
• Loss of earning capacity (if you can no longer do the job you had before the crash)
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Funeral expenses (in the event of a loved one’s death)

Our lawyers won’t settle for anything less than full, fair compensation for our clients’ lifelong damages.

To find out if you qualify for a truck accident lawsuit, contact our Charlotte office for a free, no-risk case evaluation. You could be owed compensation for medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages.

In North Carolina you only have three years from the date of the incident to file a personal injury lawsuit, so don’t wait. Contact us today to see how a truck accident attorneys can help you.

Disclaimer: Cases may be referred to and handled by another law firm as referral counsel.