Truck accidents are known to have some of the most severe consequences of roadway collisions. You might be assessing your legal options if you were recently injured in a tractor-trailer crash.
A Waterbury truck accident lawyer at D’Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC can help you understand the legal steps available after a semi-crash. Our personal injury attorneys will provide the support and advocacy your case requires. They will also work to ensure that any parties who played a role in what happened are held accountable.
Many parties can be liable for truck collisions if their negligence contributed to the accident. Frequent causes of semi-truck accidents include:
Holding the truck company liable will be possible if their driver’s actions caused the crash that resulted in your injuries. In some cases, the actions of the truck company may also have contributed to the underlying accident. For example, a lack of proper training or overscheduling causes drivers to be overworked and at risk of making dangerous errors on the road.
Other third parties could also be responsible, depending on the details of the tractor-trailer crash. Potentially liable third parties may include:
Connecticut law also allows injured parties to be held accountable for their injuries and still collect compensation. The caveat is that the injured party cannot be more than 50 percent at fault for the wreck. Any degree of fault allotted to the injured individual will cut the compensation they can claim by the same percentage. Our Waterbury attorneys will evaluate the events that led to your truck accident to determine who bears responsibility.
18-wheeler accidents can inflict severe and potentially deadly injuries on those involved. The size and weight of a commercial truck can easily crush other vehicles in a roadway collision. Common truck accident injuries include but are not limited to:
Following a semi-truck crash, you may be able to recover compensation for expenses like past and future medical bills, lost wages, and property damage. Financial recovery can also include costs of the accident that are not monetary, such as pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life.
Our truck accident lawyers in Waterbury can build a strong case to pursue fair compensation from the negligent party or parties responsible for your losses. However, it is best to speak with an attorney immediately, as state law requires most personal injury claims in Connecticut to be filed within two years from the accident date.
Going up against an insurance company alone can be an immense challenge. Even if a case appears relatively clear-cut, many insurance companies will offer unfair settlements to close the case as soon as possible. They may even try to shift blame onto you.
A Waterbury truck accident lawyer at D’Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC can help you pursue the fair compensation you deserve and ensure the person or party who caused you harm is brought to justice. Call now to schedule your free, remote or in-person, one-on-one legal consultation with an attorney at our firm.
