Seattle Truck Accident Lawyer
Committed to protecting the legal rights of victims everywhere
Committed to protecting the legal rights of victims everywhere
Truck drivers provide a valuable service, delivering the items we both want and need to our homes, as well as to local stores, restaurants, and businesses. Unfortunately, the increase in the variety of goods delivered from elsewhere has resulted in an increase in the number of semi-trucks and tractor trailers on the road, putting both drivers and their passengers at a greater risk for truck accidents and injuries. At the Khan Law Firm, we understand the devastating effects these types of injuries can have, preventing you from working or even enjoying activities you previously engaged in with family and friends, while leaving you with heavy medical debts. When these types of accidents do occur, our experienced truck accident lawyers are here to assist you in getting the compensation you deserve.
With increasing numbers of trucks on America’s roads, highways, and interstates, truck accidents and crashes have become unfortunately common. According to the latest statistics from Ryder, a leader in the commercial trucking industry, more than half a million large truck and commercial vehicle accidents occur in the United States each year, resulting in injuries and extensive damages to truck drivers themselves, as well as other drivers on the road. While some accidents can be attributed to poor weather or road conditions, the majority are due to dangerous driving behaviors and other situations that could have easily been prevented. Common types of truck accidents include the following:
Due to the size and bulk and most commercial trucks, when these types of accidents do occur they often result in severe, potentially disabling, and often life threatening injuries to other motorists and their passengers.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) collects extensive data on truck accidents to determine the underlying causes behind trucking collisions and the injuries that result. According to the latest statistics from the FMCSA, trucking accidents affect motorists as well as pedestrians and bicyclists, and result in close to 90,000 injuries each year, as well as roughly 3,500 fatalities. In the majority of these cases, it is drivers in other vehicles, as opposed to the truck driver themselves, who suffer the most severe damage. In researching these accidents, the FMCSA found that common causes of truck accidents and injuries include the following:
All of the above have the potential for life threatening injuries, and may set off a chain reaction in which several cars are impacted by the accident.
Knowing what to do in the event of a truck accident is an important part of ensuring you get the compensation you need to recover from your injuries. Follow these steps if you are involved in a truck accident in Seattle:
The Washington State Department of Licensing advises that the police on the scene of your accident will file a collision report, detailing the accident as well as other drivers involved. You may obtain a copy of this report yourself, or your lawyer may do that for you.
Truck accidents can result in severe and debilitating injuries that require ongoing medical treatment, while impacting your ability to work, both now and in the future. Ways in which an experienced Seattle truck accident attorney can assist you in getting the compensation you deserve include the following:
When you are up against a trucking company trying to defend their driver as well as their own reputation, you need an experienced legal advocate on your side ensuring your rights are protected. The Khan Law Firm provides the aggressive legal representation you need to assist you in getting the maximum amount of compensation you are entitled to by law. Call or contact our Seattle personal injury attorneys online today to schedule a free review of your case.