Involved In a Semi-Truck Crash?
Semi-Truck crashes involve collisions or accidents that occur with large commercial trucks, such as tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, 18 whealers or obig rigs. These accidents can result in catastrophic injuries and extensive property damage due to the sheer size and weight disparity between trucks and passenger vehicles.
Common Occurrences
Semi-Truck crashes can occur under various circumstances, including:
- Rear-end collisions with passenger vehicles
- Jackknife accidents, where the semi-truck's trailer swings out of control
- Underride accidents, where a smaller vehicle slides under the back or side of a truck
- Rollover accidents caused by speeding or improper cargo loading
- Wide-turn accidents, where a truck's wide turning radius affects nearby vehicles
- Driver fatigue or drowsiness
- Speeding or aggressive driving
- Improper maintenance or mechanical failures
- Overloaded or improperly loaded cargo
- Driver error or inexperience
What To Do After It Happens
If you've been involved in a semi-truck crash, it's crucial to take the following steps:
- Seek medical attention immediately, even if your injuries seem minor.
- Call the police to report the accident and wait for them to arrive at the scene.
- Obtain contact and insurance information from the truck driver and their employer.
- Document the accident scene by taking photos of vehicle damage, skid marks, and any relevant signage.
- Refrain from making any statements to the truck driver's insurance company without consulting us immediately (505-257-1111).
How Common Claims Work
Our skilled team of semi-truck accident attorneys will assist you in navigating the complexities of a semi-truck crash injury claim. We'll conduct a thorough investigation into the cause of the accident, collecting evidence such as truck maintenance records, driver logs, and black box data. We'll work to establish liability, holding responsible parties such as the semi-truck driver, trucking company, or maintenance provider accountable for their negligence. We'll negotiate with the trucking company's insurance representatives to secure a fair settlement that compensates you for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and other damages. If a fair settlement cannot be reached, we're prepared to take your case to court.