Truck Accidents

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, over 500,000 large commercial vehicles were involved in accidents in 2010.

2011-04-20

JERSEY CITY, NJ, April 20, 2011 (Press-News.org) According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, over 500,000 large commercial vehicles were involved in accidents in 2010. More than 100,000 people sustained serious injuries and over 5,000 people were killed in these truck accidents. This number is up from only 3,200 deaths reported from truck accidents in 2009.

These figures are staggering, but not surprising. Increasingly, unrealistic demands placed on truck drivers leads to irresponsible behaviors like sleep deprivation, excessive speeds, and the use of drugs to battle exhaustion. Despite the fact that there are strict federal regulations on a trucker's operating schedule, many companies are more concerned with profit, and push their drivers to extreme measures.

Determining Fault in a Truck Accident

The companies the truckers work for may push them beyond their limits, but this does not alleviate a trucker of responsibility in truck accidents. Depending on the circumstances surrounding your truck accident, the parties that can be held responsible for your injuries include:

- The truck driver
- The company the trucker works for
- The company the trucker was delivering to
- The company that owns the trailer

In instances of vehicle or equipment failure, the companies that manufactured the parts may also be held accountable.

All of these companies will have a team of experienced attorneys and aggressive insurance companies working to minimize the damages they are responsible for. When you or a loved one has sustained a serious injury, the last thing you need is to be bullied by large corporations who are looking to undervalue your claim.

Attempting to negotiate with these companies on your own will often result in inadequate compensation, leaving you and your family responsible for the burdens of medical bills, lost wages, and decreased quality of life. If you accept a settlement, you often waive your right to seek further compensation. Before you discuss anything with an insurance company, you need to have an experienced truck accident attorney on your side.

Why Hire an Attorney

Only a truck accident attorney can fight to get you the full compensation you are due. Insurance companies often will not take into account your future losses, leaving you in danger of experiencing serious financial hardship down the road. With an attorney, you can seek damages including current and future lost wages, all medical bills related to your injury, and compensation for pain and suffering.

For additional information on truck accidents in Hudson County, New Jersey, please visit the website of the Law Offices of Anthony Carbone, P.C. today at www.anthonycarbonepc.com.

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