Truck accidents involving 18 wheelers, semi-trucks, and other commercial vehicles tend to be particularly damaging and costly due to the sheer physics of these collisions. Unfortunately, the number of fatalities attributed to trucking accidents is on the rise. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that in 2018, 4,678 people died in collisions with large trucks. Less than 20% of those who lose their lives are the truck occupants themselves.
If you or your loved one survive such an accident, you may be in considerable pain, unable to work indefinitely, and burdened by egregiously expensive medical bills. Hiring a personal injury attorney can help you receive fair compensation for lost wages, medical expenses, pain, and other losses.
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the NHTSA, truck accidents can be the result of a number of factors including:
Depending on the situation, liability has the potential to fall on the driver of the truck, the mechanic tasked with working on the vehicle, or the owner of the trucking business. If the owner is guilty of negligent training or hiring, he or she has failed to adequately prepare the driver in question to transport thousands of pounds of cargo in a truly safe manner. Furthermore, if the road or highway where the accident occurred was not properly maintained, it might be possible to prove governmental liability.
There are several steps that an injured individual should take immediately following a trucking accident that will help their personal injury claim:
The Shep Law Group, respected Idaho personal injury attorneys, will help you investigate the details of your accident, process critical paperwork, and negotiate with insurance companies. Whether you are the victim of a serious truck accident or fighting on behalf of a loved one, we will handle your case with the professionalism and care that our clients count on.
If you or a loved one is the victim of a truck accident involving an 18-wheeler, semi-truck or other commercial vehicle, call The Shep Law Group. We will help you fight for fair compensation. With locations in Boise and Meridian, we serve clients throughout the state including Ada County and Canyon County. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.
