Hunterdon County Truck Accident Attorneys

FIGHTING FOR HUNTERDON COUNTY TRUCK ACCIDENT VICTIMS

Although all drivers are accountable for their actions behind the wheel, there are strict trucking regulations on the state and the federal level that hold truckers to a higher standard when it comes to their responsibilities.

As a result of the difference in size between trucks and passenger vehicles, there are, unfortunately, no “minor” truck accidents. Accidents involving trucks typically end in tragedy resulting in severe or fatal injuries.

When you or someone you love suffers severe injuries from a tractor-trailer truck accident, you will want experienced Hunterdon County truck accident attorneys on your side. At Richard J. Hollawell and Associates, LLC, our truck accident attorneys are committed to protecting the legal rights of you and your loved ones and getting the compensation you are owed

To schedule a consultation with one of our New Jersey truck accident experts, absolutely free, contact us today at 1-800-681-3550 or using the form below for a free consultation.

How Are Truck Accidents Different from Typical Motor Vehicle Accidents?

Commercial motor vehicles or big rigs, commonly known as semi-trucks or tractor-trailers, typically weigh over 80,000 pounds. They weigh twenty times more than a typical motor vehicle. Although federal laws regulate the trucking industry, vast differences exist between accidents involving passenger vehicles only and those that involve commercial trucks.  

Some of the differences are as follows:

Bigger Insurance Policies

Tractor-trailer drivers typically have insurance policies over fifty times bigger than standard motor vehicle policies.  That means that the value of a trucker insurance policy is often millions of dollars. As a result, the attorneys hired by the trucker’s insurance company will go to great lengths to deny a claim, including going as far as to employ dirty tactics meant to reduce the payout you or your loved one deserves. If you have an experienced Hunterdon County truck accident attorney on your side, you have a better chance to receive fair compensation. 

More Property Damage

A semi’s overall size and weight are substantially larger than a standard motor vehicle. As a result, property damage that results from a truck accident is typically more than you see in crashes involving two passenger vehicles.

More Severe Injuries

Similarly, truck accident injuries are often much more severe than injuries sustained in accidents involving passenger vehicles. These extensive injuries often result in the need for increased costly medical care.

More Risk of Death

A commercial freight vehicle accident will more likely result in the death of an individual than in a collision involving two passenger vehicles. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) reports that out of the roughly 500,000 trucking accidents that happen each year across the US, 5,000 of them result in death.

Common Truck Accident Causes 

A typical New Jersey truck accident results from negligence or recklessness on the part of the commercial truck driver or the commercial trucking company that employs the driver. 

Here are some of the most common truck accident causes:

• Aggressive driving on the part of the truck driver
• Trailers or trucks that are overloaded, causing an unsafe situation
• Hazardous conditions on the road
• Bad weather
• Improper truck maintenance
• Drunken or impaired driving
• Truck driver fatigue

Regardless of the cause of the accident, you might be eligible for compensation for any injuries or other damages sustained in the truck accident. To maximize the compensation you or your loved one are eligible to receive, you must immediately contact a Hunterdon County truck accident.

Who is Responsible for a New Jersey Truck Accident?

Several parties may be responsible for the losses you or your loved one may experience due to a trucking accident. Of course, it is not uncommon for those parties to vehemently deny liability in such accidents. Still, a Hunterdon County truck accident attorney can help determine just who is responsible for your loss. 

Liable parties in a truck accident can include:

• The driver of the commercial truck
• The truck company that the driver works for
• The owner of the commercial truck
• The company that leases the trailer or the truck 
• The shipper for whom the load is being transported
• The manufacturer of the truck, trailer, or its associated parts 

Injuries resulting from a truck accident can be severe and may include the following: 

• Severe head and traumatic brain injury 
• Spinal cord injury
• Broken bones
• Severe disfigurement
• Serious burns
• Paralysis
• Severe lacerations

What Should I Do If I Was in a Trucking Accident?

If you suffered an injury due to a New Jersey trucking accident or someone you love has been injured or died due to a trucking accident, contact the Hunterdon County truck accident attorneys at Richard J. Hollawell and Associates, LLC. We are committed to protecting the legal rights of you and your loved ones. Our team can help you fight for medical expenses, wages lost, or other costs related to the accident.

To schedule a free consultation, call 1-800-681-3550 or fill out our form today.