Large trucks often cause significant damage when involved in an accident. Catastrophic injuries, totaled vehicles, emotional trauma, and even death can occur in truck accidents. If you’ve been injured in a collision with a tractor-trailer, you need a Litchfield truck accident lawyer who understands the complexities of state laws, federal regulations, and local court procedures as they relate directly to accidents involving large commercial trucks.
The personal injury attorneys at D’Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC, have been representing injured clients for over 100 combined years, giving us the extensive experience and contextual knowledge to help you in your truck accident claim.
One of the first steps in preparing your truck accident claim is to identify the at-fault party. Because Connecticut uses a system called modified comparative negligence, liability is a crucial component of any claim for damages caused by a truck accident.
The state’s negligence law states that an injured party can seek damages from the person or entity who is at fault for the accident, even if they also share a percentage of fault. You may be able to recover economic and non-economic damages as long as you are less than 50 percent responsible for the accident. While the state’s modified comparative negligence rule allows you to seek compensation for accidents that you marginally contributed to, it also requires any compensation you are awarded to be reduced by your percentage of fault.
A Litchfield truck accident attorney can help you determine who is to blame for your collision so you can file a claim for damages that has the best chance of success.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration establishes federal regulations and laws that truck drivers and trucking companies must adhere to, some of which have been codified in Connecticut’s state law. Included in these laws are restrictions and requirements that cover aspects like vehicle maintenance, driver qualifications, and driving hours.
Some of the requirements outlined in federal and state laws include:
There are also maintenance and inspection requirements outlined in these federal regulations. Truck drivers are required to inspect their trucks and complete a written report at the end of each day. Our Litchfield tractor-trailer accident lawyers will hold truckers who fail to obey federal and/or state regulations accountable when their negligence results in a crash that causes you harm.
When you work with an experienced 18-wheeler crash attorney, you gain valuable insight and benefit from having a qualified advocate on your side. The legal professionals at D’Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC, offer dedicated and knowledgeable representation to help our clients navigate their truck accident claims.
Our Litchfield truck accident lawyer will work diligently to learn everything they can about your case so that they can prepare an individualized strategy for your accident claim. When you’re ready to pursue compensation for the damage caused by a negligent truck driver or trucking company, contact us to schedule a free consultation.
