Trucking Accidents

An accident involving a tractor trailer, 18-wheeler (semi-truck), or another commercial big rig often causes catastrophic injuries to accident victims traveling in other vehicles. If you suffered injuries in a commercial truck accident, recovering compensation from the party (or parties) who are legally liable can be extremely challenging. At Injury Lawyers of NJ, LLC, our experienced truck accident attorney team applies more than 50 years of combined personal injury experience in helping injured victims recover the full compensation they deserve after a truck accident.

We have successfully recovered millions for our clients, including $1.035 million on behalf of a trucker who was killed when he was in the shoulder with his broken down rig and was struck by another tractor trailer. We also recovered $1.9 million for a pedestrian who was run over by a truck, crushing her leg and requiring multiple surgeries.

Liability and Insurance Coverage in a NJ Truck Accident

In New Jersey, an accident involving a commercial truck is subject to most of the same laws and rules that apply in a car accident case. However, a truck accident often poses a greater challenge in determining who was at fault. In addition, complicated federal and state laws and regulations apply to the trucking industry, such as size and weight limits for commercial vehicles operating within the state and mandated hours of operation. Many regulations prevent drivers from getting behind the wheel when they are tired or fatigued. Violations of those rules often have a bearing on the determination of fault in an accident.

To complicate matters further, a truck accident often involves multiple insurance companies having responsibility for liability in the accident. While driver-related errors are a common cause of truck accidents, multiple parties may have legal responsibility for injuries in a commercial truck accident, such as:

• The vehicle operator
• The company that employs the driver
• The company or person who owns the trailer
• Any third party whose negligent conduct caused or contributed to the accident, including drivers of other vehicles
• The party responsible for inspecting and maintaining the truck
• The company that loaded the cargo on the truck
• The company responsible for transporting the cargo

Our truck accident attorneys at Injury Lawyers of NJ not only have the skills and experience to pursue a thorough investigation and hold all liable parties responsible, but will also guide you through each step of this complex process.

Causes of Truck Accidents

Many accidents with trucks are a result of the negligence of the driver due to:

• Lack of driver training
• Driver fatigue
• Speeding
• Poor maintenance of the truck or trailer
• Overloaded or improperly loaded trucks

The Injury Lawyers of NJ team is dedicated to investigating your accident to gather all the evidence to determine who should be held liable.

NJ Truck Accident Lawyers Pursuing Maximum Compensation

Injuries in a truck accident are often devastating, due in part to the sheer size and weight of a commercial truck and the speed with which a truck accident occurs. Truck accident injuries may change your life forever, affecting your ability to work and take care of your family and other crucial aspects of your life. In calculating the full compensation you deserve, our truck accident attorneys take into account a wide-range of types of losses, both financial and non-financial, such as:

• Permanent disability and/or disfigurement
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Loss of consortium (loss of marital companionship and services)
• Past, current, and future medical and treatment bills and expenses
• Current and future lost wages and diminished earning capacity
• Cost of long-term rehabilitation treatment

Other accident-related expenses and losses may also be recoverable as part of damages under New Jersey law.

Our truck accident attorneys know how to collect and analyze evidence of all the ways in which an accident impacts an injured victim’s well-being and quality of life. While there are no guarantees, proper determination of full compensation is one of the reasons that a victim with legal representation is likely to recover more damages than an injured person who does not seek legal counsel after an accident.

New Jersey has a two-year statute of limitations on recovering compensation for truck accident injuries for adults, which places a time limit (deadline) on a victim’s legal right to make a claim against a potentially liable party. In most circumstances, if you are an injured victim and do not file a legal action within two years of the date of the accident, you will forever be barred from seeking compensation.. To protect your legal interests, it is advisable to contact a lawyer as soon as possible after any type of accident.

Injury Lawyers of NJ — Bridging the Gap From Victim to Victor

To build the best case for liability and compensation, our truck accident attorneys conduct an exhaustive investigation into all the circumstances relating to the truck accident and the victim’s injuries, including their present and future medical condition. We also identify all insurance companies that may be responsible for paying damages, so we can file claims and negotiate for compensation with those companies.

We will:

1. Fully investigate the truck accident, gather surveillance video and photos, interview witnesses, and more.
2. Consult with experts that are knowledgeable regarding accident reconstruction and medical injuries, and others if needed, to prove your case.
3. Submit a claim with all the responsible insurance companies, and if necessary, file a lawsuit.
4. Negotiate a full and fair settlement for you.
5. Take your case to court if the insurers fail to negotiate a settlement in good faith.

The remarkable proven success of the negotiation and litigation skills of our lawyers is one of the most notable distinctions that sets us apart from other law firms. Insurance company representatives and adverse parties know that our attorneys will go to court for victory if they do not obtain justice for the client in the settlement negotiation process.

Schedule a Free Consultation With Our NJ Truck Accident Lawyers

If you suffered injuries in a truck accident, our lawyers offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case. We help clients throughout the State of New Jersey and are also licensed in the State of New York. For families who lost a loved one in a truck accident, our lawyers help with wrongful death claims.

If you retain us to represent you, we take the case on a contingent fee basis. You do not pay us any legal fees unless we recover compensation for you. We welcome you to use the online contact form to schedule a no-cost consultation to discuss your case.