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Victims of truck accidents face a difficult recovery. Physical injuries are typically severe and lead to emotional and financial distress. When the accident is the fault of another party, victims are entitled to pursue compensation. Unfortunately, truck accident claims can prove challenging to navigate.
These claims involve unique complications, and without representation from an experienced Warwick truck accident attorney, the complications can become roadblocks.
A Warwick personal injury lawyer from Gemma Law can help victims by sorting through those complications and working to secure much-needed compensation. Excellence is the standard at our firm, and our team’s commitment to excellence has been recognized by various publications, including Rhode Island Super Lawyers.
When you partner with a Warwick truck accident lawyer from Gemma Law, you can trust your attorney for excellent service and to pursue an excellent outcome to your case.
Truck Accidents and Victims
Drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists share the roads with all types of trucks–and lots of them. According to Economics and Industry data reported by trucking.org, the most recent year’s tally counted 13.86 million single-unit and semi-trucks registered trucks on U.S. roads. That number does not include construction vehicles or all delivery trucks.
These trucks do a lot of our economy’s heavy lifting, help develop infrastructure, and bring goods to our doorsteps. But they also add to traffic congestion and make road travel more dangerous.
Trucks are hard to control, can become off balance, carry hazardous materials, and, in the case of delivery trucks, make frequent stop-and-go maneuvers.
Statistics on Rhode Island truck accidents, collected by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), show the state saw 183 truck-involved accidents over a recent year, producing four fatalities and 135 injury victims.
The National Safety Council (NSC) reported an increase in the number of trucks involved in fatal accidents and the number of truck-accident injury victims nationwide from one recent year to the next. If you were hurt or someone you love has been killed in a truck accident, connect with a Warwick truck accident attorney from Gemma Law right away.
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Types of Truck Accidents
Truck accidents take a variety of forms, but the common denominator is that almost all types of truck accidents cause devastating outcomes–they are also especially dangerous for victims not traveling in the truck itself. Recent annual data from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety records (IIHS) shows 4,746 truck-accident fatalities nationwide. A breakdown of victim identities shows:
- 66% of occupants of other passenger vehicles
- 16% of motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians
- 17% truck occupants
Common types of truck accidents include:
- Rear-end collisions: Trucks may follow too closely, especially in high-traffic conditions. Or, because they are harder to bring to a stop, they may fail to reduce speed and brake in time to avoid hitting a vehicle in front of it.
- Side-impact accidents: Trucks have larger blind spots than most passenger vehicles. Other vehicles may get lost in the truck’s blind spot, or operators may not take enough care when changing lanes. Either scenario can cause a collision.
- Jackknifes: Overloaded or improperly loaded tractor-trailers can become unbalanced. The operator can lose control of the vehicle, causing the cab and trailer to form a “V” or jackknife shape. Other cars are likely to crash into the truck as it forms this shape, and even after it comes to a stop, it blocks lanes of traffic.
- Rollovers: Unbalanced or out-of-control trucks can literally tip over, crushing cars in the process and creating a massive road obstacle.
- Underrides: If a truck comes to a stop too quickly, smaller cars or motorcycles traveling behind it can be trapped under the truck’s trailer.
- Fires: Trucks carrying hazardous materials bring the extra danger of fire to a crash. Flammable chemicals can leak or spill and then ignite from sparks generated by the impact.
No matter the type of truck accident you have experienced, a truck accident lawyer in Warwick is ready to help you recover your losses. Gemma Law will investigate your accident to identify the at-fault party and value your losses, accounting for every detail.
Whether the truck driver, truck company, a third-party driver, vehicle manufacturer, or other entity caused your accident, we will fight to hold them accountable for the damages you have sustained.
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Reach Out for Representation Promptly
If you are wondering when you should get a lawyer for a truck accident, the answer is as soon as possible. You have three years to file your claim as per Title 9 of Rhode Island’s Court and Civil Procedures, but quick access to your case gives your lawyer time to gather evidence while it is still available and speak to witnesses while their memories are still vivid.
And, if your claim is against a government entity (your accident might have been with a government-owned truck or on a road not properly maintained by the government office responsible for it), your window for filing is much shorter.
As the injured party, it is important to understand why the burden of proof matters in a personal injury claim. Ultimately, a successful case outcome depends on satisfying this burden and proving the at-fault party’s negligence caused the accident, leading to your injuries and other damages.
There are a variety of reasons why truck accident claims are complicated, and with fast access to your case, your truck accident attorney in Warwick can immediately get to work untangling those complex details.
Finally, the sooner your attorney can get to work, the sooner you can see compensation. Most often, your lawyer will negotiate a fair settlement with the at-fault party’s representatives, and you will not have to go through a lengthy trial, though negotiations can take time.
However, if going to trial is your best option, your Warwick truck accident lawyer will fight tirelessly on your behalf and work to bring the case to a favorable close as efficiently as the court allows.
Get Clear Solutions and Exceptional Representation
Truck accidents create major problems for victims. Gemma Law is here to find clear solutions to those problems by developing an individualized case strategy designed to deliver justice and substantial compensation.
An experienced Warwick truck accident lawyer from our team will fight hard for you–working to hold negligent parties accountable and restore your financial stability and hope for the future.
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