Moving truck accidents can lead to serious injury, extensive property damage, and lasting trauma. Whether it’s a large box truck or a smaller moving van, these vehicles can cause significant damage and complicated legal matters.
At David Blackwell Law, we proudly fight for the rights of Indian Land residents injured in moving truck accidents. Our experienced truck accident lawyer can help you get the treatment you need to begin your recovery, and then fight for the accountability and compensation you deserve. Contact us today to learn more.
Why You Should Contact a Moving Truck Accident Lawyer
Any personal injury claim is challenging to pursue on your own, but moving truck accidents are even more difficult. These cases involve several complicating factors that require the knowledge and skills of an experienced moving truck accident attorney to handle successfully. Those factors include:
- Different Liability Rules – Moving trucks are typically not driven by their owner, but rather by an employee or a private individual who rented the truck. This can create confusion when determining legal responsibility and insurance coverage after an accident.
- Multiple Involved Parties – Accidents involving rental trucks often include rental companies, third-party maintenance providers, and other entities that may share liability. Determining who may be responsible can require an in-depth investigation into each party.
- Severe Injuries – Moving trucks are far larger and heavier than most passenger vehicles. Accidents involving them often lead to catastrophic injuries, some of them life-altering and permanent. This means higher medical costs, more lost wages, more complicated compensation calculations, and a higher chance of dispute between parties.
For these reasons, facing a moving truck accident case independently would be exceedingly difficult, particularly while you’re recovering from severe injury. By hiring a skilled moving truck accident attorney, you take pressure off yourself and hand the reins to an experienced attorney who understands the complicated legal process. Our firm can help by:
- Offering a Free, Confidential Consultation – You don’t need to pay any money to find out if you have a valid claim. David Blackwell Law can evaluate your potential moving truck accident lawsuit and inform you of your legal options free of charge.
- Providing Personalized Legal Services – If you come on as a client, we take the time to really get to know you—your needs, your goals, and your concerns. With that understanding, we’re able to tailor our approach to your case in a way that best serves you.
- Aiding in Your Recovery – The most important thing for you is receiving the medical care you need to recover. If you do not feel that you are getting proper medical care, let us know and we will have one of our nurse consultants review your records and talk with you to make sure that you do get the right care.
- Negotiating with Insurers – Our goal for you is maximum compensation, but the insurance companies always have different plans. We know how to counter their tactics and fight fiercely for the settlement you deserve.
- Representing You in Court, If Necessary – If a fair settlement can’t be reached, our truck accident lawyer will file a lawsuit and bring your claim to court. An experienced trial attorney will then represent you before the judge or jury and advocate aggressively for a favorable settlement on your behalf.
- No Fees Unless We Win – We work on a contingency fee basis, which means we only charge legal fees if we recover compensation for you.
Causes of Moving Truck Accidents
Moving truck crashes can happen for many reasons, whether it’s a blown tire on Highway 521 or a careless moving truck driver backing out of a parking spot without looking. While many of them are similar to those you might see in passenger car accidents, some are more specific to rental trucks and the often-inexperienced drivers who operate them. Some of the most common causes include:
- Improperly loaded cargo
- Driver inexperience
- Driver fatigue
- Speeding or aggressive driving
- Driving under the influence
- Mechanical failures
- Negligent hiring practices
- Poor driver training
Our truck accident lawyer will work with accident reconstruction experts to determine how the crash happened. Once we’ve determined the cause, we can then begin establishing liability and pursuing maximum compensation.
Liability in a Moving Truck Accident Claim
One of the more complicated aspects of many moving truck accident cases is determining who bears legal responsibility. Several parties may be liable, including:
The Driver
Perhaps the most common liable party is the driver of the vehicle. If they were speeding, distracted, fatigued, under the influence, or violating any other traffic laws, they may be considered negligent or even reckless. When that’s the case, they may be responsible for the damage they caused.
The Rental Company
Companies like U-Haul, Budget, and Penske are legally obligated to maintain their trucks properly. If the accident was caused by mechanical failure due to poor maintenance, liability may fall on the rental truck company.
Third-Party Maintenance Providers
Some rental companies outsource their maintenance to third parties. If a contractor fails to maintain the truck properly and it causes an accident, they could be included in the personal injury claim.
Compensation for a Moving Truck Accident
Victims of moving truck accidents may be entitled to various forms of compensation depending on the severity of the crash and the injuries sustained. These can include:
- Medical Expenses – The liable party may be responsible for immediate medical costs like emergency services, ambulance rides, hospitalization, and surgery, as well as future expenses related to your injuries, including doctor’s appointments, assistive devices, physical therapy, and rehabilitation.
- Lost Wages – If you missed any time at work, you may be entitled to compensation for lost wages. That includes your regular wages, commissions, tips, missed raises or promotions, benefits, future lost wages, and diminished earning capacity.
- Property Damage – If your vehicle or any other property was damaged in the crash, the responsible party may be liable for repairing or replacing it.
- Pain and Suffering – You may be owed compensation for the physical pain, emotional distress, anxiety, depression, and PTSD symptoms caused by the accident and your injuries.
Call Our Indian Land Truck Accident Attorney
You don’t need to face the fallout of a moving truck accident alone. The truck accident lawyers at David Blackwell Law will stand by your side and fight for your right to a brighter future. We can evaluate your case for free, and you won’t pay anything in legal fees unless we win. Contact us today for your free consultation.