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Throughout Connecticut, we rely on large commercial trucks to deliver necessary goods. As a result, commercial trucks are commonly seen on Hartford’s highways and city roads. These truck drivers can face tremendous pressure to get through their routes and meet delivery quotas as fast as possible. When they speed and cause accidents, their weight and size lead to severe accidents. If you were hurt in a truck accident, a Hartford commercial vehicle accident lawyer can help.
If a truck causes a collision and you’re injured, the team at Weber & Rubano can help recover compensation on your behalf. We are the go-to law firm for Hartford residents after a truck wreck. If a truck driver fails to follow the rules of the road, we know just how to hold the drivers and their employers responsible.
Contact our office to schedule a free case review. Our attorneys can discuss your accident, investigate what caused it, and pursue the maximum recovery you deserve for your injuries and losses.
Both the federal government and Connecticut have regulations and laws concerning commercial vehicle weight and size requirements. Currently, the federal limit is 80,000 pounds for a vehicle’s gross weight (20,000 pounds on a single axle and 34,000 pounds on a tandem axle). For a standard semi-truck in the United States, it usually measures approximately 72 feet in length, 8.5 feet wide, and 13.5 feet high.
With such substantial amounts of weight and more significant height than traditional vehicles, commercial vehicles typically cause increased damage and injuries when they cause an accident. They can also cause extensive property damage, especially if an accident happens at high speeds for drivers rushing to make deliveries on Hartford freeways.
These accidents can result in high-cost, serious injuries like paralysis, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), and, unfortunately, even death. With major property damage and life-altering injuries that can occur with truck accidents, these claims often have higher financial recovery for victims to compensate for their significant losses.
It can take longer to complete an investigation after a truck accident compared to standard two-car accidents. An attorney often works with a knowledgeable expert who can help examine police reports, vehicle damage estimates, and photos from the accident scene to figure out what caused your accident.
Your legal team may review maintenance records, driver logs, electronic logging devices (ELDs), and other available evidence to support your account of the accident. It can take time to gather this important evidence, but it can help build a solid injury case in the long run. You may be able to gather valuable information about the truck’s speed, braking distance, and other important information that will help you establish liability.
Your attorney may consult an expert familiar with FMCSA trucking regulations to consider whether the truck driver who caused your accident may have violated any federal trucking rules. If so, that information can help support your claim for damages and strengthen your overall case.
Truck accidents are often more complicated than standard vehicle crashes with two vehicles due to the size and weight of the truck, and because there are typically considerations of federal compliance. Truck accident injuries can be disastrous, if not deadly. When accident victims do survive, they can face life-altering injuries that require extensive time to fully recover, if they ever fully recover.
An attorney can provide reliable legal assistance and tailor their strategy to your specific accident case. If you have additional questions about the investigation portion of your truck accident claim, an experienced attorney at Weber & Rubano can help.
Commercial vehicle accident cases often involve more than one defendant. Your claim may involve any of the following parties:
When accidents happen within the scope of a driver’s work duties, their employer can be held responsible for their actions on the roadway, especially when there is substantial damage.
This is because the legal doctrine of vicarious liability can apply. Vicarious liability means one party (like a trucking company) can be held responsible under Connecticut law for the negligent actions of someone else (like their truck driver employee) if the employee’s actions occurred while they were performing their job duties.
There can be more than one party responsible for the negligence of a driver. Actions like speeding, distracted driving, driving while under the influence, failing to maintain their vehicle properly, or insufficient driver training can result in liability for the trucking company and the driver. Also, more than one party can be responsible for a driver failing to follow the FMCSA and driver violations.
Truck accidents involving multiple parties can be complicated. Yet, with several potentially liable parties, you can have multiple sources of financial recovery.
In Connecticut, if a truck causes an accident that results in injury and significant damages, the victim must prove fault and file a claim to pursue justice against whoever is responsible.
To prove fault, you must demonstrate negligence, meaning showing that the truck driver acted recklessly or failed to act reasonably under the circumstances, which led to the accident, causing your injury and damages.
Time is of the essence when filing a legal claim for personal injury or property damage. Connecticut has a two-year statute of limitations for filing a claim for your damages. If you need help proving fault in a Hartford truck accident case and want to pursue your claim before the deadline, speak with a trusted personal injury attorney in Hartford at Weber & Rubano.
To bolster your claim for damages, you should gather as much information as possible at the accident scene. This includes information about:
This evidence can help support your position that you didn’t cause the accident, which can help boost your likelihood of success with financial recovery for any losses you incurred.
You can gather this information often by simply taking photos or videos of the scene, which you can later give to your legal team. If you’re too hurt to gather this information, either ask for help from the emergency responders or trust that your attorney can gather this information through eyewitnesses or a thorough investigation.
Hartford sees heavy truck traffic along highways such as I-91 and I-84, where high speeds and traffic congestion often increase risks. Local conditions, like construction along the roadways, can also cause serious truck accidents in Hartford.
Accidents happen throughout our community, and there are some common causes of accidents involving commercial vehicles. These include:
Collisions happen due to a variety of reasons. If you were involved in a recent truck accident, you may be able to recover your lost wages, medical bills, and costs to repair or replace damaged property. You may be able to receive compensation for any out-of-pocket expenses directly resulting from your accident. If you need help pursuing your damages because of any of these accident causes, an experienced attorney from Weber & Rubano is ready to discuss your case.
Recent data shows that commercial vehicle accidents persist across Connecticut. Busy highways like I-84 and I-91 are known commercial vehicle accident hotspots. In total, there were 86 fatal traffic deaths in Connecticut in 2024.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) A&I Crash Statistics indicate about 24 fatalities in 2024 as a result of crashes involving large trucks, with about 566 total injuries due to a crash. With the 3.6 million Connecticut residents in 2024, accidents remain a major concern. If you were involved in an accident involving a truck, it’s critical to consult an attorney to discuss your accident and how they can help you recover damages.
A knowledgeable lawyer at Weber & Rubano can provide substantial legal assistance with an injury case. They can investigate your accident, negotiate your claim, and discuss all available ways to resolve your case. An attorney from our office can answer any questions you may have and help maximize the compensation you receive for your injuries and damages.
At your initial consultation, we can fully discuss your commercial vehicle accident, your injuries, and your recovery. Our attorneys give clients a fighting chance at a comprehensive recovery after an accident, and you won’t pay anything until we win your commercial vehicle accident case. Contact our office for a free case evaluation with one of our trusted attorneys.