Jamestown Truck Accident Attorneys
Though collisions involving passenger cars are more common, truck accidents are far more likely to be deadly or cause serious injuries. The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles reports that someone is killed or injured in around 43% of all commercial vehicle crashes, as compared to one-third of crashes involving smaller motor vehicles. The lives of victims and their families are changed forever as they try to recover from their overwhelming losses, especially since the injuries are often much more severe.
Fortunately, Virginia law provides legal remedies to recover compensation for your losses if you were hurt in a commercial vehicle collision. Mr. Hoen is dedicated to ensuring you get the full amount available by law. Please contact Hampton Injury Law to set up a free consultation regarding your options, and read on for some important information about these claims.
How Jamestown Truck Accidents Happen
In some ways, truck crashes are like most other types of motor vehicle accidents. The driver fails to exercise reasonable caution behind the wheel, causing a collision that injures others. However, incidents involving 18-wheelers, box trucks, semi-tractors, delivery trucks, and other commercial vehicles are more devastating because of the size differential. Large trucks can be up to 25 times heavier than passenger cars, depending on the cargo. There can be catastrophic casualties when the truck driver:
- Speeds or violates traffic laws;
- Takes a turn too fast;
- Is driving drunk;
- Operates the vehicle in violation of federal and state laws applicable to commercial vehicles;
- Has not been sufficiently trained;
- Does not have the proper licensing to operate a large truck; or,
- Otherwise fails to comply with the legal duty of care.
Complicated Issues in Jamestown Truck Accidents
Besides the difference in size, there are other factors that make truck accidents different from typical car collisions:
- The injuries to a victim can be catastrophic or life-threatening, which means sky-high medical bills for emergency care, surgery, physical therapy, pain medications, and related treatment.
- The recovery period is much longer, which also means a victim may be out of work for an extended period of time.
- Truck operators must carry larger insurance policies to protect persons and property in the event of a crash. Insurance companies could be on the hook for millions, so they will aggressively fight an accident claim.
Compensation for Your Losses
Truck accident injuries have severe consequences, with physical, financial, and emotional implications. Fortunately, Virginia law allows you to recover compensation for such losses as:
- Medical bills;
- Lost wages;
- Pain and suffering;
- Emotional anguish;
- Diminished quality of life; and,
- Additional damages based on your unique circumstances.
Contact a Jamestown Truck Accident Attorney to Discuss Your Claim
If you or a loved one was hurt in a collision with a commercial vehicle, it is critical to retain a Jamestown truck accident lawyer that has experience with the claims process and will fight for your rights in negotiations with an insurance company. Please call Hampton Injury Law to schedule a free consultation today. You can reach the office by calling 757.838.1136 or going online. Mr. Hoen can review your circumstances and explain your legal remedies.
