Importance of Proving Negligence in Truck Accident Cases
Vehicle collisions are rarely without complications, even typical fender benders. But commercial truck accidents have multiple layers of potential difficulty because there could be more than one party at fault. To ensure your monetary and non-monetary damages are assessed fairly, our team first has to first determine the origin of negligence, which may be one or more of the following:
- The truck driver
- The transportation company
- A cargo loading company
- The truck manufacturer
- A maintenance provider for the fleet
- Government entities responsible for road maintenance
Additionally, large truck accidents involve intricate federal and state regulations governing the trucking industry. At Dortch Lindstrom Livingston Law Group, our lawyers have in-depth knowledge of these guidelines and how they impact your case.
Common Injuries in Large Truck Crashes
Most passenger vehicles weigh approximately 4,000 pounds. A fully loaded semi can weigh over 40 tons. Due to the immense force involved in these collisions, victims often suffer severe, life-altering injuries, including:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
- Severe burns
- Amputations
- Multiple fractures
- Internal organ damage
- Crush injuries
These compounded medical conditions often require lifelong care and may even permanently impact a victim's ability to work and enjoy life. Our truck accident attorneys work with medical experts to fully understand the long-term implications of your injuries and ensure we seek compensation that accounts for all your current and future needs.
Advocating for You: Our Proven Truck Accident Legal Process
When the dust settles after such an unfortunate incident, you need more than just legal representation—you need a powerhouse team with a proven track record of success. At Dortch Lindstrom Livingston Law Group, we've spent decades honing our skills and building a nationwide reputation as formidable advocates for truck accident victims.
Our attorneys have successfully secured millions in compensation for clients across the country, taking on powerful trucking companies and their insurers without flinching. Here’s our process.
Preserving Critical Evidence
We act quickly to gather and retain evidence that could be lost or destroyed, such as:
- • The truck's black box data recorder
- • Driver log books
- • Trucking company records
- • Cargo loading documents
- • Truck maintenance records
Conducting a Thorough Investigation
Our team relies on valued accident reconstruction experts to determine exactly how the collision occurred. We also investigate whether factors such as driver fatigue, improper maintenance, or violations of trucking regulations contributed to the crash.
Identifying All Liable Parties
As mentioned above, more than one entity may be responsible for the incident. We dig deep to uncover every party who may share accountability for your injuries, ensuring you have access to all possible sources of compensation.
Calculate the Full Extent of Your Damages
These types of accidents often result in severe injuries, so we partner with economic experts and life care planners to accurately calculate all your current and future losses, including:
- • Medical expenses
- • Lost wages and diminished earning capacity
- • Pain and suffering
- • Emotional distress
- • Loss of enjoyment of life
- • Property damage
Negotiate with Insurance Companies
Many members of our legal team are former insurance company defense attorneys. So, we have considerable experience dealing directly with trucking company insurers, countering their tactics to minimize payouts. We’re also prepared to take your case to trial if they refuse to offer fair compensation.
When It Matters, Rely on Dortch Lindstrom Livingston Law Group to Champion Your Rights
The trucking industry and its insurers have teams of lawyers working to protect their interests after an accident. You need equally skilled legal representation on your side. It’s important to note that time is of the essence in truck accident cases: evidence can disappear quickly, and there are strict deadlines for filing a claim. So, the sooner you contact us, the more quickly we can guide you through the legal process and fight for the justice and compensation you deserve.