Truck Accidents

The monetary compensation you get for a truck accident should fairly reflect your losses. Even though you’ve been injured, you may not easily identify all the ways that you are suffering from a truck accident without the help of an experienced personal injury lawyer.

Types of compensation you receive may include:

• Emergency medical bills
• Doctor and nursing care
• Long-term medical expenses, therapies
• Prescriptions, devices, and related medical expenses
• Lost income
• Property damage
• Attorneys fees and costs
• Pain and suffering
• Mental anguish
• Inconvenience, loss of lifestyle, disfigurement

Some of the ways you are impacted by a truck accident are obvious—like medical bills and vehicle damage. But you may not have considered that your injuries change your career path or that you are suffering from physical limitations.

Our lawyers ensure that you place a fair legal value on all losses so that you are compensated for the true value of your case.

Don’t Miss Out On the Compensation You Deserve

Let our lawyers ensure that your claim is complete.

There are several ways victims suffer injuries after a collision with a truck. A truck accident claim may be based on any of the following types of trucks:

• Light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks
• Pickup trucks
• Semi-trucks, semi-trailers, tractor-trailers
• Cement, crane, and other heavy equipment
• Haulers and transporters
• Tow trucks
• Flatbed trailers
• Moving trucks
• Construction trucks and maintenance vehicles
• Plows
• Tankers
• Delivery trucks, like Amazon, UPS, and FedEx

Many things can lead to unsafe conditions on the road that cause a truck accident. Some common causes include:

• Distracted driving, including texting
• Not using sufficient care on hazardous roads
• Failing to leave adequate following distance, especially in busy stop-and-go driving
• Parking in active driving lanes and other dangerous places
• Speeding
• Driver fatigue; operating for too many hours without sufficient rest
• Unsecured loads and falling objects
• Failing to observe traffic laws for stop signs, lane changes, etc.
• Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI)

Because of the significant size and weight of large trucks, these types of accidents can have devastating consequences for accident victims. Common injuries in a truck claim include:

• Broken bones
• Internal bleeding and bruising, organ damage
• Brain injuries, TBI, concussion
• Paralysis, spinal cord injuries
• Whiplash and soft tissue damage
• Nerve, ligament, and tendon damage
• Road rash, scars, and disfigurement

A victim should receive prompt medical attention to stabilize, document, and begin to treat injuries. As part of our representation, our lawyers ensure you have the medical documentation to prove the full extent of your injuries. We work to claim compensation for the losses you have already incurred, as well as medical expenses you are likely to have in the future.

Contact our experienced truck accident lawyers today to schedule a free case evaluation.

What Can I Do If the Insurance Company Is Being Unfair?

Going up against the insurance company after a truck accident isn’t easy. They have a team of lawyers on their side, and they want to pay you as little as possible. At the Law Office of Matthew A. Rubner, we have extensive litigation experience and the resources to fight back.

We know what the insurance companies do to avoid paying claims, and we won’t back down. Our law firm provides the thorough, comprehensive representation that it takes for you to receive fair compensation.

It may not be just the truck driver who is legally liable for an accident claim. Liability may extend to any of the following parties:

• Truck driver
• Vehicle manufacturer
• Party responsible for faulty repairs
• Owner of the truck
• Trucking company
• The party who hired, trained or supervised the driver
• Those responsible for the load being transported
• Third-party vendors providing support in the shipping process
• The government entity that designed, built or maintained the road

Massachusetts has elevated minimum insurance requirements for commercial trucks. These policies can be helpful to collect compensation for damages. When we represent you in a claim, we look at all parties who may be liable and any insurance policies that may apply.

According to the National Safety Council¹, 118,000 large truck accidents resulted in injury in 2019 alone. Trucks are the largest and heaviest vehicles on the road, which means accidents are often catastrophic for their victims.

How many accidents are caused by semi-trucks? Massachusetts keeps records of these types of accidents. According to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation², there were 31,838 accidents in 2019 involving medium and heavy trucks weighing 10,000 lbs or more.

What Should I Do if I Lost a Loved One After a Truck Accident?

If you have lost a loved one in a truck accident, our lawyers can help you claim compensation through a wrongful death claim. We know how devastating it is to suddenly lose a family member. Your entire life is changed instantly, and the responsible party should be held accountable.

Our law firm is a team of compassionate professionals. Let us seek justice for your loved one and help. Call 434-ASK-MATT. We are available 24/7.