Have you been in a truck accident?
Automobiles share roads and highways with large trucks, and when a large truck is involved in an accident they can often times end in catastrophic results. Truck accidents present a unique challenge not typically found in other types of auto accidents. The trucking companies will hire experts to dispute their liability. Therefore, it is important to hire various experts to prove the catastrophic injuries are the trucking companies responsibility. Truck accident experts would be consulted regarding liability and reconstruction experts would be called to review the evidence.
In our experience handling truck accident cases, we know that a full understanding of the details associated with the accident is imperative when pursuing a truck accident case. At Mainor Wirth we understand the difference between pursuing a truck accident case versus an auto accident case, and have proven that our knowledge of the laws regulating the trucking industry have proven invaluable to the firm’s past and current clients.
It is imperative that following a truck accident (tractor-trailer or any other commercial motor vehicle) you begin to protect yourself immediately. Trucking companies are required to retain documents or items following an accident involving one of their trucks. When a truck is involved in an accident, they will usually send an investigator at the scene of the accident within hours, potentially while the involved vehicles are still at the scene of the accident. Most trucking companies are required to keep documentation of all accidents for a period of time before destroying them. Because of this, it is very important for the victim of a truck accident to contact a Nevada truck accident attorney following an accident involving a tractor-trailer or any other type of commercial motor vehicle so that we can make sure that evidence is retained and gathered for your case.
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Service Administration, in 2004 there were:
- 4,862 large trucks involved in motor vehicle accidents
- 5,190 fatalities
- 134,052 non-fatal crashes
- 62,896 injury crashes
- 91,406 injuries
We have years of experience which allows us to help you find justice no matter how evasive it may seem after experiencing a devastating accident. The trucking accident lawyers at Mainor Wirth will personally handle all aspects of your case to ensure you have the best possibility to receive due compensation.
