West Virginia Truck Accident Lawyers
The issues surrounding accidents that involve large commercial trucks can be significantly more complicated than those for car accidents. Sadly, the sheer size and weight of a truck virtually ensures severe injuries to the occupants of smaller vehicles. In addition, the complexities of the commercial transit business can make it difficult to determine who is to blame for the accident. Each West Virginia truck accident attorney at Gianola Barnum Wigal & London L.C. has the special skills and experience to litigate against large trucking companies and their legal teams, to help our clients pursue the fair compensation they deserve. We are also here if you are in need of a West Virginia injury lawyer.
Causes of truck accidents
Although both state and federal laws exist to protect the safety of smaller vehicles sharing the roads with large commercial trucks, the reasons for truck accidents are many, including the following:
- Lack of driver experience and training
- Driver distractions caused by excessive communication with dispatchers during a run
- Improper truck inspections, resulting in blown tires or other equipment failure on the road
- Unbalanced loads, leading to loss of control or jackknifing
- Aggressive schedules, achievable only by speeding or reduced rest times
- Unbalanced loads and overloaded trucks leading to loss of control and jackknifing
Establishing liability for a truck accident
Identifying liability for truck accidents is an involved process. Each West Virginia truck accident lawyer at Gianola Barnum Wigal & London L.C. conducts a thorough investigation—not only of the accident itself, but also of the circumstances leading up to it. We may use specialized investigative resources to examine the vehicles involved, and we review all available driver logs and other documentation to develop effective evidence for each case.
Identifying your options
Your legal options depend on the extent of your injuries and the related expenses. Unfortunately, many truck accidents result in severe injuries, or even long-term or permanent disability. While insurance claims do not often provide full and fair compensation for serious injuries, we can often negotiate an out-of-court settlement that fully pays for all medical treatment, therapy, specialized home care, and other associated costs. But if your injuries result in lost earnings ability and a lifetime of costs, we may recommend a jury trial to pursue compensation for the care you need, as long as you need it. Also your West Virginia injury attorneys.
Contact us today
The West Virginia truck accident attorneys at Gianola Barnum Wigal & London L.C. welcome the opportunity to help you. Please contact us online today to arrange for your free, initial consultation. Your West Virginia personal injury attorneys.
