Truck & Tractor-Trailer Accidents
What are some of the unique issues facing someone injured in a truck or tractor-trailer accident?
Personal injury cases involving truck, tractor-trailer or other large commercial vehicles are different from most automobile accident cases. These cases often hinge on forensic evidence found at the scene of the accident, recorded by the truck, or in the possession of the trucking company. The trucking company usually will send investigators to the crash scene immediately after the accident to gather evidence and interview witnesses. The injured victim is, thus, already at a distinct disadvantage. Roadway skid marks and debris, vehicle and tire damage, data accumulation systems on the truck, as well as driver logs, bills of lading, and truck weight tickets may be crucial items of evidence in the case. The person injured by a tractor-trailer may be unable to recover unless he or she can use such evidence to prove the negligence of the truck driver.
Why do I need an attorney experienced in truck and tractor-trailer cases?
Tractor-trailer and other big truck cases present a host of unique challenges. These challenges include how to collect and analyze evidence, which often is only in the possession of the trucking company, and how to present this evidence in a manner which the jury will understand. An attorney who knows how to meet these challenges and who has successfully handled tractor-trailer and big truck cases like yours should be consulted.
We have received recoveries in virtually every type of motor vehicle case, including automobile, tractor-trailer, bus, passenger van, and motorcycle collisions. Our attorneys have written numerous articles and lectured extensively regarding motor vehicle injury litigation, and one of our attorneys was one of the authors of the book Handling An Automobile Injury Negligence Case in Virginia.
Our motor vehicle team consists of seasoned trial attorneys, experienced assistants, and a full time investigator. We also routinely enlist in our motor vehicle cases the services of forensic engineers, accident reconstructionists, tractor-trailer investigators, and many other experts. We often use mock trials and focus groups to analyze our cases. Our goal is to provide our clients with a vigorous and thorough prosecution of their cases by a veteran team.
