Commercial trucks are an everyday sight on Connecticut highways and interstates, just as they are everywhere else in the United States. These vehicles are involved in a significant number of accidents each year and often leave victims with injuries that result in long-term medical problems. When truck accident victims first come to us for help, they often have many questions – many of which we have heard before. Here are some answers to questions commonly asked by truck accident victims. For more information or for advice regarding your specific case, call our office today to speak to an attorney.
What Causes Commercial Truck Accidents?
Commercial truck accidents are generally caused by the same sorts of things that cause motor vehicle accidents that do not involve commercial vehicles—despite the fact that commercial vehicles are driven by professional drivers with specialized training. Some of the more common causes of truck accidents include distracted driving, speeding, fatigue, and driving while impaired by drugs or alcohol. In addition, some commercial truck accidents are caused by issues unique to commercial trucks such as improperly loaded cargo, coupling device failure, noncompliance with federal trucking regulations.
Will I Be Able to Recover Compensation for my Commercial Trucking Accident?
Whether you will be able to recover compensation for your accident depends on whose fault accident was. If the accident was your fault, you will only be able to make a claim on your own insurance policy for payment of medical bills or some of your lost income – if you have the right coverage. On the other hand, if your accident was caused by the truck driver, you will likely be able to recover compensation from the driver’s insurance policy or the insurance policy of his or her employer.
How Much is My Truck Accident Case Worth?
Not surprisingly, many accident victims want to know how much compensation they will receive for their accident. Because every case is different, it is simply not possible to provide any information about the value of a case prior to conducting a thorough analysis of all of the relevant facts. Some of the factors that will determine how much your case is worth include your age, your occupation, the extent and severity of your injuries, and whether your own negligence contributed to your accident.
Will My Case Go to Trial?
Many accident victims want to know whether their case will go to trial. Again, it is not possible to know how a case will be resolved until it actually happens, but it instructive to consider that most cases are resolved by reaching a settlement agreement with the at-fault party’s insurance company.
Call Us Today to Speak with a Connecticut Truck Accident Lawyer
Accidents involving commercial trucks often leave victims with serious, life-altering injuries. The most effective thing that you can do to protect your rights after an accident is to retain an experienced lawyer to represent you in settlement negotiations or, if necessary, court. To schedule a free case evaluation with one of our lawyers serving Connecticut, call Leighton, Katz & Drapeau today at 860-875-7000 or send us an email through our online contact form.
