New Jersey Lawyers:
Semi Accidents and Truck Crashes
Whether a pedestrian is hit by a dump truck backing out of an alley, or a car is forced off the road by a semi, the accident will be devastating for the individual. In order to recover maximum compensation for a client injured in a trucking accident, lawyers at our Red Bank firm conduct a thorough investigation into the crash, seeking to identify all parties at fault.
Semi accidents caused by truck driver error
The most common cause of semi accidents is driver error. We know how to look for the evidence we need: driver fatigue in a driver who has forged a log book to conceal evidence of driving over the DOT limit; an inadequately trained driver; negligent hiring of a driver who has a record of violations, illegal use of drugs or alcohol; a driver's failure to perform a pre-trip safety check; or other driver errors. Our lawyers may file claims against the driver and the driver's employer.
Collisions and jackknifes caused by defective equipment
A defective tire, poorly adjusted brakes resulting in brake failure, improperly maintained steering, a horn that doesn't work — dangerous or defective equipment may have contributed to the accident and our client's injury or loss. Our attorneys may file claims against the manufacturer, distributor, or maintenance company responsible for the equipment failure.
Accidents caused by overweight and overloaded trucks
The company that owns the trailer, or that owns the product on the trailer, may have overloaded the truck — or the load may be unbalanced. The improper load may cause the brakes to fail and the driver to lose control. Our lawyers may file claims against the company that owns the trailer, the company that loaded the product, or the driver (who is responsible for inspecting the load).
Truck blind spot accidents
The larger the truck, the larger the blind spot — a driver is responsible for knowing what is behind and beside the truck, but motorists following close may move into the blind spot. If you were accused of causing a semi accident by driving in the blind spot, contact our lawyers to discuss your claim.
Wide turns, running cars off the road, override
Every day motorists are run off the road or sideswiped at intersections when truck drivers merge into lanes or make a wide turns. Other cars are hit in rear-end collisions when truck drivers fail to leave adequate stopping distance between vehicles.
Evidence in serious and fatal truck accidents
If a New Jersey Highway Patrol officer arrives at the scene of a commercial truck accident involving a serious or fatal injury, the officer will call Logan's Garage and Towing to impound the vehicles until the DOT investigation is completed. Our lawyers will use those reports and have our own accident reconstructionist evaluate the evidence.
Free consultation — have our attorney evaluate your claim
If you or a member of your family was injured in a semi accident, it is important to have a lawyer with experience in similar cases review your claim. Protect your right to recover full compensation for your loss. Call 1-877-450-8301 or e-mail our Red Bank office to arrange a free consultation with an experienced motor vehicle accident attorney.
Se habla español. At The John F. Marshall Law Offices in Red Bank, our personal injury lawyers represent clients from Newark, Paterson, Elizabeth, Trenton, Hamilton, and other communities throughout New Jersey.
