Tractor
Trailer Accident Lawyer Fighting for You
When a tractor trailer ("truck") is involved in an accident
with a passenger vehicle, serious injuries and death are often the
result. In many cases, the person driving the truck is responsible
for the crash. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident
caused by a truck, contact The Law Offices of Stefan R. Latorre. Since 1994, the
attorneys at The Law Offices of Stefan R. Latorre has been handling motor vehicle accident cases and representing
the injured. If you need to speak to a truck accident lawyer in
North or South Carolina, call us now at 704-344-0004. We offer a
FREE, no-obligation, in-person
consultation. In addition, we handle all truck accident cases
on a contingency fee basis, which means you will not pay ANY attorney
fees until we recover money on your behalf.
Truck Accident Information
In the United States, over 8 million registered trucks travel
over 200,000 million miles on the road each year. Over 500,000
truck accidents occur annually in the U.S. According to the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration, roughly 130,000 people
are injured and 5,000 people are killed in truck crashes involving
passenger vehicles such as cars, SUVs and light trucks. When truck
accidents occur, the occupants of the passenger vehicles are most
often the ones that pay the price because of the size and weight
of large commercial big rigs. While many of the accidents that
happen are caused by passenger vehicles, many are caused by the
driver of the truck. The most common reasons for truck accidents
include:
Improperly trained or inexperienced truck drivers
Overloaded trucks
Brake problems
Signal lights, brake lights not functioning
Truck driver fatigue / tiredness
Driving for too many hours or days
Speeding
Improper lane changes
Failing to yield
Aggressive, dangerous driving
Poor weather conditions
Driver drug and alcohol abuse
Backing accidents
Tire blowouts
Underride accidents - car goes underneath truck due to lack
of special bumper or uneven bumper height
Truck accidents can lead to major injuries including spinal cord
injuries, paralysis, whiplash, brain injuries, broken bones and
death. They also can cause significant property damage. Accidents
involving large trucks are extremely costly, and often insurance
companies will only want to pay the minimum. The attorneys at
The Law Offices of Stefan R. Latorre knows how the insurance companies operate.
Our knowledge has helped us to recover maximum damages from insurance
companies in truck accident cases, and we will fight to get maximum
recovery for your family and you. Truck accidents can be complex
due to the involvement of the trucking company, so it is important
to hire an experienced lawyer. We look forward to helping you.
Call us anytime to get free legal advice regarding your case at
704-344-0004 or toll free at 800-966-6769.
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