SEMI-TRUCK / COMMERCIAL TRUCK ACCIDENTS

If you've been hit by a COMMERCIAL TRUCK you may have to fight for your rights!  Commercial trucks, like Semi's, are considered the "beasts" of the road. When they are involved in an accident they can cause HUGE property damage and serious personal injury and even death to motorists including drivers and passengers

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured by a commercial truck you will need a law firm with many years of legal experience to deal with big corporations and insurance companies who will try and stop you from getting the compensation that you deserve.

Each year millions of dollars are awarded to injured persons. Whether or not a large settlement can be claimed depends on what you do right now and the particular facts of your case.

Every case of course is different and no guaranties can ever be made as to the outcome of any particular case.

First, don't be afraid to talk to a lawyer!  Call attorney Mark A. Hammer. He'll personally take your call 24/7 at 1-800-529-6275. He doesn't use a receptionist to screen his calls so your call will be a free consultation with a lawyer. With over 70 years of combined legal experience, truck accident victims are going to get excellent advice and strong representation anywhere in the Puget Sound.

Mr. Hammer's experience can help you avoid the traps that big trucking and insurance companies set for you so a money settlement is denied. We'll fight corporations and big insurance companies to help protect your rights.

Commercial / Semi Truck Accident Liability Questions

The most common question that arises in a trucking accident claim centers around the identity of the proper defendant or defendants. That can largely depend on the facts of the case, but below is a brief list of each of the potential at fault defendants.

The truck driver - The driver of the vehicle seems to be an obvious place to start, but this is not always the starting point in terms of liability for an accident. If the driver was at fault for the accident, he or she will certainly be part of any legal action. However, sometimes a mechanical malfunction or defect with the truck may be the cause of the accident.

The trucking company - Trucking companies generally share liability with any truck driver and because of this they carry insurance on their trucks and trailers. This insurance may cover what a driver does or does not do and it may affect the way truck defects are covered. If the truck driver was an employee, it's likely that they would share liability in an accident.

However, if the truck driver was an independent contractor, it's possible that the trucking company could either avoid liability or have it limited.  If this is the case, the claimant would need to offer proof that the truck driver, while 'technically' an independent contractor, was actually an agent based on several aspects of his or her driving routine.

Other drivers - Most commercial or semi trucking accidents involve many vehicles. Why? Because when a truck spins out of control, its size will ensnare or entangle other vehicles into its out-of-control spinning or capsizing. This situation may also create liability problems for other drivers.

The potential at fault parties listed above are only some of several potential defendants to a legal action or claim. However, they do represent a starting point for the legal analysis our law firm will do to properly provide you with a recommendation regarding the proper manner in which to move forward with filing a legal claim.

Why Do You Need an Accident Attorney *for a Commercial Truck / Semi accident?

The answer is simple. There are many legal obstacles that must be overcome in order to be successful in a case involving a commercial/semi truck accident.  Insurance companies and trucking corporations have many experienced lawyers that will fight you to make sure you settle for far less than is owed. This is a business to them and they will not be looking out for your best interests.

MARK A. HAMMER & ASSOCIATES INC. will be dealing and negotiating with all of the relevant insurance companies, corporate entities and liable parties to make sure you're well represented and well compensated for personal injuries and damages you have suffered. Every Case is different and no representation can be made as to the outcome of any particular case but experience shows us that individuals that try to represent themselves without seeking skilled legal representation normally end up getting far less than what they deserve and often lose their case. 

Call today for a free consultation. 1-800-529-6275.