Truck accidents can be devastating for the victim and their families. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 2020 data reveals that 71% of people killed in large truck accidents were occupants of other vehicles. If you have been injured or lost a loved one to a truck accident caused by negligence, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your damages. An experienced personal injury attorney can help you understand the law and your right to recover compensation. Contact the experienced Hempstead trucking accident attorneys at Gold & Gold for immediate legal assistance.
You may be entitled to compensation to cover your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. At Gold & Gold, we aim to secure the best outcome possible for you and fight to get every dollar you deserve. We offer free case evaluations. Call us at (516) 888-4653 to schedule your free consultation.
Truck accident cases typically involve complex issues that require the expertise of an experienced truck accident attorney. In some cases, there may be multiple parties involved in a truck accident. Determining which party is legally responsible for your injury is a task better handled by your attorney. Responsible parties in a truck accident can include:
Truck owners: truck owners who fail to abide by safety regulations regarding the maintenance of their trucks, operations of their trucks, and supervision of truck drivers can be held responsible if their failure is the cause of the accident.
Truck drivers: truck drivers’ reckless or negligent actions like speeding, tailgating, and driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol can cause accidents, and the truck driver in such cases can be held legally responsible for your injuries.
Government agencies: government agencies or municipalities can be held financially responsible for your injury if their failure to carry out their duties was the cause of the truck accident.
Truck and truck parts manufacturers: truck and truck parts manufacturers may also be held financially responsible for truck accident injuries caused by defective trucks or truck parts.
Truck accidents can result in very serious injuries that exceed the value of your insurance coverage. The process of recovering full and fair compensation from the responsible party is often difficult. The liable party will always try to minimize their fault in the accident and even blame you. You need the benefit of Gold & Gold’s over 40 years of experience fighting in your corner against the insurance companies and other involved parties. We will:
If you were involved in a truck accident, a Hempstead truck accident attorney from Gold & Gold can represent you. Contact us to schedule your free case evaluation. Call (516) 888-4653 today.