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Immense 18-wheeler trucks loom over other vehicles on the roads in New Haven, outweighing standard cars by as much as 76,000 pounds. They are also unwieldy, difficult to steer, require long stopping times, and have extensive blind spots.
A New Haven truck accident attorney will be able to attend to all of your legal needs while you focus on your physical and emotional recovery — call (203) 888-8888.
Few accident scenes are as destructive as 18-wheeler accidents, often causing multiple injuries and sometimes posing risks to entire communities when an 18-wheeler hauls toxic or flammable substances. National Safety Council (NSC) research reveals that 70% of injuries in large truck accidents occur to motorists in other vehicles, not the truck driver. Common types of accidents involving 18-wheelers include:
All 18-wheeler accidents are catastrophic scenes due to the large size of the truck and trailer which may block multiple lanes and cause extensive damage to other vehicles, the roadway, and the surrounding area.
An 18-wheeler requires special training and experience to handle safely on the roadway. These large trucks also need careful inspection and routine maintenance to minimize accident risks. Common causes of devastating 18-wheeler accidents include the following:
Less commonly, 18-wheeler accidents may result from negligent road maintenance, poorly planned intersections, or lack of adequate signage.
It’s often challenging to determine the cause of a commercial truck accident in New Haven and pinpoint the liable party because many entities are involved in the safe operation and maintenance of 18-wheelers. After an investigation, one or more of the following parties could be at fault or have contributed to the cause of the accident, leaving them liable for the damages to injury victims:
18-wheeler drivers sometimes cause fatal crashes in New Haven. An experienced New Haven wrongful death attorney carefully investigates and pursues all avenues for compensation to maximize an injury victim’s economic recovery.
Serious or catastrophic injuries are expensive as well as painful and debilitating. A successful truck accident claim can recover damages such as past and future medical expenses, past and future income loss, lowered future earning capacity, and compensation for pain and suffering. In many cases, additional damages also apply such as disfigurement, loss of limb, PTSD, or diminished quality of life. If a loved one died in a New Haven 18-wheeler accident, a wrongful death claim can bring compensation to close family members.
It’s not uncommon for insurance companies to shift blame to other entities, assign fault to injury victims, or undervalue claims to protect their profits at your expense. Instead of leaving your compensation in the hands of an insurance adjuster who works for the insurance company, put your 18-wheeler truck accident case in the hands of an attorney who makes your best interest their top priority.
Call Weber & Rubano today at (203) 888-8888 or contact us online so we can take prompt action on your behalf.