What if the trucking company denies responsibility?
Trucking companies and their insurers often deny their liability to avoid making fair payouts to accident victims. If the motor carrier or its insurance company challenges or denies your claim, speak with an attorney immediately. A truck accident insurance dispute lawyer can represent you during negotiations and hold the company responsible for its role in […]
Yes. Depending on the facts, a truck accident claim may involve more than the driver or trucking company. Other potentially responsible parties may include a maintenance company, cargo loading company, freight broker, shipper, truck owner, trailer owner, manufacturer of a defective truck part, or another negligent driver. Identifying every responsible party matters because serious truck […]
Sometimes, defective components cause some truck accidents. For example, a tire with weak walls might be more likely to blow out. A flaw in the truck’s fifth wheel could cause a jackknife. A faulty brake system might leave a truck driver unable to stop the vehicle in time. Connecticut law holds manufacturers responsible when they […]
After a serious truck accident, the condition of the truck can be important evidence. Damage patterns, brake condition, tire condition, lights, underride guards, coupling systems, and other mechanical details may help explain how the crash happened. If the truck is repaired, altered, moved, or returned to service before it is properly inspected, important evidence may […]
Yes. In Connecticut, black box data can be used as evidence if it is properly obtained and authenticated. The term “black box” is commonly used to describe onboard electronic systems, such as an event data recorder (EDR), engine control module (ECM), or other vehicle data systems. These systems may record information about the truck’s operation […]
A preservation letter is a formal request directing the trucking company, motor carrier, insurer, or other responsible party to preserve evidence related to the crash. In a truck accident case, this may include black box data, electronic logging records, dashcam footage, maintenance records, driver qualification files, dispatch records, inspection reports, and cargo documents. This matters […]
Yes, the trucking company may possess records that could establish that a truck driver was negligent or that the company itself is liable for what happened. Valuable evidence might include: Employment records Hours-of-service logs Maintenance records Data from the truck’s onboard computers Truck dashcam accident evidence Shipping manifests and bills of lading An experienced truck […]
The personal representative of the decedent’s estate can bring a wrongful death claim against the person or parties at fault for your loved one’s death. A successful wrongful death claim can recover compensation for: Medical expenses related to the treatment of the injury before death Funeral and burial expenses The loss of your loved one’s […]
Truck accident cases are often more complex than ordinary car accident claims because they may involve commercial insurance policies, trucking company records, electronic data, vehicle maintenance issues, cargo records, and multiple responsible parties. In Connecticut, serious truck crashes may also involve out-of-state trucking companies traveling through major routes like I-84, I-91, I-95, Route 8, and […]
You should never accept a settlement offer without your attorney’s input. Initial offers are almost always lowball offers. Insurance companies try to take advantage of injured people’s desperation and lack of understanding of their own rights. If you accept an offer that turns out to be far less than you need or deserve, you can’t […]