Truck accidents can cause devastating injuries and thousands of dollars in property damage. If you or a loved one were hurt in such a crash, you may be owed compensation. A Snohomish County truck accident lawyer can help you hold any negligent parties accountable for actions that resulted in an accident and injuries.
How Do Many Truck Accidents Happen?
There are many potential causes of truck accidents. Some common issues include:
- Speeding and not leaving enough room to brake
- Driver fatigue
- A driver’s use of alcohol or drugs while behind the wheel
- Driver inexperience
- Distracted driving
- Poor weather conditions
- Improperly loaded cargo
- Mechanical failure
Some truck accidents have more than one contributing factor, but no matter what the exact situation is one thing is clear. If a crash was caused by negligence, those negligent parties should be held accountable.
Can Victims Sue For Medical Damages After Truck Accidents?
Drivers, truck company owners, and everyone else involved in the cargo shipping project know what kind of destruction truck accidents can cause. So when someone takes a shortcut or fails to do their job, they should be held responsible and compelled to pay out compensation to those that they have harmed.
It can be difficult to pursue personal injury cases after truck accidents because some of these suits involve multiple negligent parties. You could end up suing:
The driver: Obviously, a driver who engages in bad behavior like speeding or drug use while behind the wheel should be held accountable for a crash.
The trucking company: If the trucking company itself did not properly train a driver and do its due diligence during the hiring process, it could be held liable. Another common problem is the trucking companys that put profits above safety by encouraging drivers to skirt the rules about rest periods.
The cargo owner: If cargo was loaded or handled in an unsafe manner, the owner could be held responsible.
A manufacturer of a faulty part: If a damaged or malfunctioning part contributes to a crash, the manufacturer could be liable.
Another driver: If the driver of another vehicle contributed to your crash in some way, you may be able to sue them for damages as well.
How Long Do I Have to Pursue Compensation?
Most of the time, victims of auto accidents have three years to pursue a personal injury claim. We do not recommend waiting that long though. The longer you wait, the more difficult it can be to secure different types of evidence that could help you with your case. The memories of eyewitnesses can fade and records could “disappear,” so contact our firm as soon as you think that you will want to sue for damages.
Talk to Our Personal Injury Lawyers Today
When you are ready to explore your legal options, don’t delay. Contact Amy C Brown Law, PLLC and ask to schedule a consultation with our team. Every case is different, so we want to take the time to learn more about yours and tell you how we can be of assistance.
