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Truck Accident Lawyers
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Collisions with commercial vehicles can be devastating. Schedule a consultation to discuss your case with a lawyer who knows how to take on trucking companies.
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When an 80,000-pound truck hits your car, your whole life can change in seconds.
If you’ve been hurt in a truck accident, you’re probably facing serious injuries, mounting medical bills, and time away from work. You might be wondering how you’ll ever get back on your feet. The trucking company and their insurance are already building their defense while you’re still trying to make sense of what happened.
At DeMent Askew Johnson & Marshall, our North Carolina truck accident lawyers have helped countless victims stand up to powerful trucking companies and their insurers. We know the trucking industry’s tactics and how to beat them at their own game.
Don’t let the trucking company’s quick settlement offer rob you of the money you truly deserve for a lifetime of medical needs.
Truck accidents are nothing like regular car crashes. When a fully loaded tractor-trailer weighing up to 80,000 pounds collides with a 3,000-pound car, the results are often catastrophic.
The size difference between trucks and cars explains why truck accidents typically cause such severe injuries:
These life-changing injuries often require lengthy hospital stays, multiple surgeries, and years of rehabilitation. Some victims never fully recover and face a lifetime of disability and care needs.
Our experienced personal injury attorneys understand the true cost of these injuries – not just today, but for years to come. We work to get you compensation that covers all your needs, now and in the future.
Truck accidents don’t just happen. They’re usually the result of someone cutting corners or breaking rules. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has identified several common causes of truck crashes:
Tired truck drivers cause accidents. Federal law limits how long truckers can drive without rest, but many drivers break these rules to meet tight deadlines or earn more money. When drivers falsify their logbooks and drive beyond legal limits, everyone on the road is in danger.
Truck drivers spend long hours on the road and often try to multitask. Whether it’s texting, programming a GPS, eating, or watching videos, distracted driving takes a driver’s eyes and mind off the road—often with deadly results.
Trucking companies must regularly inspect and maintain their vehicles, but many skip crucial maintenance to save money. Brake failures, tire blowouts, and steering problems can cause catastrophic accidents.
When cargo isn’t properly secured or balanced, it can shift during transport, causing the truck to jackknife or roll over. Overloaded trucks also take longer to stop and are harder to control.
Meeting tight delivery deadlines often leads truckers to speed or drive aggressively. A truck traveling too fast can’t stop quickly in an emergency and is more likely to cause a serious crash.
Truck accident cases are much more complex than typical car crashes. Winning these cases requires specialized knowledge, resources, and experience. Here’s how our truck accident lawyers fight for you:
We act fast to preserve critical evidence before it disappears. We send legal notices to prevent the trucking company from “losing” or destroying evidence like:
We work with accident reconstruction specialists, safety experts, medical professionals, and financial analysts to build a strong case that shows:
Trucks must follow strict federal and state safety rules. Our lawyers know these regulations inside and out, including:
When trucking companies or drivers break these rules and cause accidents, we hold them accountable.
In truck accident cases, multiple parties may share the blame:
Our truck accident attorneys thoroughly investigate to identify all responsible parties. This matters because trucking companies are required by North Carolina General Statute § 20-37.21 to carry much higher insurance limits than regular drivers, often in the millions of dollars.
Truck accident victims often face enormous financial burdens. Our goal is to get you full compensation for all your losses, including:
Insurance companies typically offer quick settlements that don’t come close to covering these costs. Our experienced truck accident lawyers know how to calculate the true value of your claim and fight for the full amount you deserve.
Truck accident cases aren’t like other personal injury claims. They involve federal regulations, multiple liable parties, and companies with deep pockets ready to fight. Without a lawyer who regularly handles these complex cases, you risk leaving money on the table or getting nothing at all.
Call DeMent Askew Johnson & Marshall today for a free, no-obligation case review. Learn what your case is really worth and how we can help you get the compensation you need to move forward.
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Call a lawyer immediately. Trucking companies often send investigators to the scene within hours. These people work for the trucking company, not you. They’re looking for ways to minimize the company’s liability. The sooner you have a lawyer protecting your interests, the better.
Most trucking companies operate across state lines. Our attorneys know how to handle these interstate cases and can file lawsuits in the appropriate courts. Don’t worry about where the company is based – we can still hold them accountable.
Every case is different. Simple cases might settle in months, while more complex cases can take a year or longer, especially if they go to trial. We work as efficiently as possible while still fighting for maximum compensation. We’ll keep you informed about your case timeline every step of the way.
North Carolina follows a strict contributory negligence rule, which means if you’re found even 1% at fault, you could be barred from recovery. This makes it especially important to have skilled lawyers who can build a case that puts all the blame where it belongs – on the trucking company and driver. Never admit fault after an accident, and speak to a lawyer before giving any statements to insurance companies.
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