Wrongful Death

It is no surprise that nearly 77 percent of those killed in a truck accident were occupants in a standard car, while only 15 percent were occupants of the large truck. What is surprising to many is the fact that a person dies every 16 minutes as a result of a truck accident in the United States. In many of these cases, these deadly incidents could have been avoided if those who operate and manage the trucks acted responsibly. The death of a loved one is always tragic, but it is even worse when their death could have been avoided. In the legal system, this is referred to as a wrongful death case. Under the law, relatives of the loved one can sue those who are responsible for their loss and collect compensation. However, in order to do this, you must be able to prove negligence on the part of the trucking company or driver. This is not always an easy task, and for this reason, it is important to hire a truck accident attorney in a wrongful death case involving a truck accident. Only an attorney who handles truck accident cases will know all the federal and state regulations that apply to the trucking industry and will know how to use that knowledge to uncover evidence to prove negligence.

Have you lost a loved one due to a truck accident? If so, our truck accident attorney can help you get the justice you deserve.

An attorney can seek compensation for families of the deceased to cover the following:
• Medical Expenses
• Funeral Costs
• Lost Wages
• Pain and Suffering
• General Damages

Large trucks, vehicles weighing at least 10,000 pounds, are used in the United States for various commercial purposes and play an essential role in our economy. However, though there are significantly fewer commercial and industrial trucks traveling on the public roads and highways in comparison to the normal four wheel vehicles most of us drive, truck accidents in the United States are none the less a serious threat to all motorists. Data from the Department of Transportation has shown that 12 to 13 percent of all fatal traffic-related crashes since the late 1970's were the result of a truck accident, even though large trucks only make up about 3 percent of all registered vehicles.

Have you lost a loved one due to a truck accident? If so, our truck accident attorney can help you get the justice you deserve.