Connecticut Truck Accident Lawyer
If you have been injured in a truck accident caused by someone else’s actions, you deserve to hold them accountable and pursue compensation for your short- and long-term losses. Successful claims against negligent drivers and trucking companies may also prevent future accidents.
At Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, P.C., our truck accident lawyers offer the effective and aggressive representation you need to take on trucking companies and insurers, so call us at 203-865-8430 or complete our online contact form.
Key Takeaways
- Truck accidents often cause significant property damage and severe injuries for people in passenger cars.
- Driving while impaired, distracted driving, and drowsiness are some causes of commercial truck accidents.
- Truck drivers, trucking companies, and cargo loaders are some of the parties who may be liable for your truck accident.
- An experienced truck accident lawyer can pursue economic and non-economic damages on your behalf from insurance policies or through a lawsuit.
Commercial and Semi-Truck Accident Lawyers Serving Connecticut
- Bridgeport
- Danbury
- Greenwich
- Hartford
- New Britain
- New Haven
- Norwalk
- Stamford
- Waterbury
- West Hartford
Why Trust KJSR With Your Truck Crash Injury Claim?
Our skilled attorneys shoulder insurance claims and the legal process so you can focus on healing. We follow meticulous case preparation steps in a process built over more than 35 years in practice.
When seeking compensation, it is essential to miss nothing when building a case. Our investigators and lawyers collect evidence that you may have difficulty securing alone. In truck accident cases, the trucking company often has the evidence you need, such as the truck’s black box and maintenance and driver records. We will obtain such key information even if they won’t willingly turn it over.
Other key evidence our truck accident lawyers might secure includes medical records, witness testimony, and expert opinions. Our deep experience in truck accidents, car accidents, and other motor vehicle crashes has taught us how to handle insurance companies and counter unreasonable settlement offers.
We will be fully prepared to take your case to court if necessary. We have a reputation throughout Connecticut for securing significant financial recoveries for our clients. Let us put our experience to work for you.
Millions Recovered for Connecticut Trucking Accident Victims
At KJSR, we are dedicated to providing every client who walks through our doors with compassionate legal representation, emphasizing integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to justice. Our approach to the law has netted significant settlements and verdicts for our clients, including:
- $7.9 Million recovered for a trucking accident that caused serious injuries.
- $1.9 Million for the mother of two children killed in a trucking accident. An investigation revealed defective truck parts played a role in the crash.
- $1.85 Million for a crash that arose when tires fell off a truck, causing a client’s traumatic brain injury.
- $1.5 Million for a vehicle passenger who sustained significant injuries in a crash with a tractor-trailer.
How Do Trucking Accidents Occur?
Commercial trucks are much more difficult to handle than passenger vehicles, and bringing them to a complete stop takes much longer. They also require significant maintenance to keep them road-worthy. When truck drivers or trucking companies fail to protect others on the road, serious accidents occur. Some of the reasons truck accidents arise include:
- Speeding
- Driver fatigue
- Distracted driving
- Driving while impaired
- Aggressive driving
- Uneven loads
- Braking problems
- Poor vehicle maintenance
Types of accidents that occur can include:
- Head-on collisions
- Hit and run accidents
- Jackknifes
- Underrides
The Difference Between Trucking Accidents and Other Car Collisions
Commercial trucks weigh about 80,000 pounds when fully loaded, more than ten times the weight of a typical passenger car or SUV. This difference gives trucks much more inertia than a passenger car, which means they need a longer distance to stop.
When these heavy vehicles collide with your car, the impact can cause severe damage. It’s not unusual to have your car totaled or for you and your passengers to have life-threatening injuries. The damage can be even worse if the truck carried hazardous chemicals or flammable cargo.
Commercial trucks also have a higher center of gravity than passenger cars, making them more vulnerable to tipping over, especially in inclement weather or high winds. Due to the trailer’s length, they can require wider areas to turn.
All these risk factors make sharing the road with semi-trucks dangerous for other drivers. Although you may drive defensively and try to give commercial trucks space, accidents can still happen. When they do, hire an experienced lawyer for trucking accidents.
Common Semi-Truck Accident Causes and Injuries
Commercial trucks may tip over or jackknife, forcing the cab and the trailer to land in a V-position. They have larger blind spots than other vehicles, meaning they may sideswipe cars or merge into them when changing lanes.
Rear-end collisions are also common, as many drivers may cut off a truck, not realizing how long it takes them to stop.
Both the truck driver and other vehicle drivers involved in a commercial trucking accident can suffer serious injuries. However, usually, the passenger car occupants end up worse off.
Other common truck accident injuries include the following:
- Broken bones and fractures
- Cuts, bruises, lacerations and contusions
- Concussions and Traumatic Brain Injury, or TBI
- Whiplash and other neck and spine injuries
- Crushing injuries and internal organ damage
- Partial or total paralysis
- Burn injuries
If the victim’s injuries are severe enough, they may die or fail to recover fully. Complications from serious trucking accidents are common, and many people may require surgery to repair the damage.
Even after your immediate medical treatment, you may still need physical or occupational therapy to regain your range of motion, walk, and perform normal activities again.
However, if you are not to blame for the trucking accident, then your trucking accident lawyers can file a lawsuit for damages to cover your medical bills and any needed follow-up treatment.
Request Your Free Truck Accident Consultation Today
Truck accidents cause significant property damage and often severe injuries for those in lighter, smaller passenger vehicles. It is not unusual for truck accident victims to suffer severe injuries such as fractures, traumatic brain injuries, and internal trauma. As a result, they face high medical bills, lost wages, emotional trauma, and an uncertain future.
If you or a loved one has been hurt in a truck accident, you may find yourself facing a team of lawyers and insurance adjusters who don’t want to provide the compensation you deserve. Our experienced, trial-tested truck accident lawyers at KJSR know how to protect your rights and fight for every penny of compensation.
Don’t wait—speak to a personal injury attorney today by calling (203) 865-8430 or completing our request for a free case evaluation. Let us use our experience and track record of handling complicated, high-exposure cases to your advantage.
Connecticut Truck Accident Attorney FAQs
The time after a truck accident can be confusing and frustrating as you wonder what to do next. These are some of the more common questions our truck crash lawyers hear.
When Should I Consult a Truck Accident Lawyer?
If you are in a truck accident through little to no fault of your own and have injuries or property damage, contact our skilled truck accident lawyers after seeking medical attention. It’s better to give our attorneys as much time as possible to investigate your claim, collect evidence to prove liability, and deal with the insurance company. Acting quickly also helps preserve evidence and lets our investigators and lawyers talk to witnesses while the accident is still fresh in their minds.
Do I Need To Hire a Truck Accident Lawyer in Connecticut?
You can represent yourself in a truck accident, but doing so could hurt your chances of receiving fair compensation. Accomplished commercial truck accident lawyers know state and federal trucking laws and how to calculate the significant damages often seen in truck accidents. They also have experience handling insurance adjusters who are more interested in the bottom line than in compensating you fairly.
What Does a Truck Accident Lawyer Do?
A skilled truck accident lawyer investigates your accident, collects evidence, and determines if the driver or trucking company broke any laws. Our firm has a network of local experts to call on, such as accident reconstructionists and medical experts. Our attorneys deal with the insurance company, so you don’t have to and can often negotiate a settlement.
If your attorneys cannot secure a fair settlement, they will prepare your case for trial and represent you in court. Often, the insurance company will offer another settlement during litigation rather than risk a verdict.
How Much Does It Cost To Hire a Truck Accident Attorney?
At KJSR, we believe that everyone deserves top-notch legal representation. Your initial consultation is free, and we take personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. That means we pay the upfront costs and take it through the negotiation and perhaps court processes. You only pay us if we win your case. Our fee is a pre-agreed percentage of the final settlement or judgment.
What Is My Truck Injury Claim Worth?
It is impossible to determine what your case is worth until we’ve had a chance to discuss your claim. Some of the factors that affect your compensation are the extent of your injuries, your current and future medical bills, lost wages and future earnings, and the emotional impact of your crash.
How Long Do I Have To File My Connecticut Truck Accident Claim?
You must file your truck accident claim within Connecticut’s three-year personal injury statute of limitations. The clock starts running on your claim on your accident date. If you are filing a wrongful death claim over a truck accident, you must file it within two years of your loved one’s death.
Who Is Usually at Fault in a Truck Accident?
Determining fault in a truck accident is a complex process. Another vehicle’s driver may be at fault if they have failed to follow traffic laws. However, multiple parties could be at fault. The truck driver, the trucking company, the cargo loader, or another party may be responsible. Our semi-truck accident lawyers have significant experience proving liability in even the most complex cases.
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