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Franklin Truck Accident Lawyers

Truck Accidents Aren't Your Typical Crash. You Need an Experienced Approach.

Unfortunately, tractor-trailer and commercial truck accident cases are remarkably more complicated than your average car accident. Proving fault in a truck accident can be very challenging, especially when a trucking company and its legal team are involved. This is where the professional truck accident lawyers at Grimes Teich Anderson step in.

Meet Our Truck Accident Attorneys Members of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA)

Grimes Teich Anderson attorneys Brian Buchanan and Scott Anderson are among the few lawyers nationwide who are members of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys. The ATAA is dedicated to providing lawyers who represent persons injured in a truck crash with the training, education and assistance to better handle truck crash cases. Furthermore, members of the ATAA attend the national symposium dedicated to improving truck safety and developing excellent advocates.

With our attorneys’ commitment to aggressive representation and technical proficiency in trucking laws, including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Act, membership in the ATAA is critical. You and your family should rest assured that your truck accident case is in good hands at Grimes Teich Anderson.

Who is Liable for My Truck Accident?

When establishing liability in a truck accident claim, there may be several parties responsible, including:

The driver
The trucking company
The owner of the truck or trailer
The vehicle parts manufacturer
The shipping company
The cargo loader
The shipping brokers

With so many moving parts and people involved, many victims are left feeling pressured to accept a quick settlement leading them to recover much less than they are legally entitled to. Don't let an insurance or trucking company pressure you into accepting less than you deserve.* At Grimes Teich Anderson, we are here to help you. If you or a family member were hurt in a collision with a truck or tractor-trailer, it is in your best interest to consult with our experienced truck accident attorneys. Contact us today by calling 800-533-6845 or submitting a free case evaluation form on our website.

Types of Truck Accident Litigation

After an accident involving a truck or tractor-trailer, you may be able to file a lawsuit for damages and losses caused by the crash. Many people are unaware that there can be more than one type of truck accident lawsuit that a victim can pursue. An experienced truck accident attorney will know exactly which kind applies to you. Different types of truck accident litigation include:

Negligence: Filing a claim to recover compensation for injuries after a tractor-trailer accident will often depend on the tractor-trailer driver's negligence. Some common types of truck driver negligence include:

Lack of truck driving experience
Driving an overloaded truck
Operating an oversized tractor-trailer on narrow or restricted roads
Failure to see other cars due to a large blind spot
Disregarding traffic laws
Driving for too long without sleep or breaks
Failure to keep the tractor-trailer in a safe, working condition
Lack of supervision or training
Driving with poor physical health

Wrongful Death: Unfortunately, truck accidents can prove fatal. In some of these cases, surviving members of the victim's family and dependents may file a claim to recover compensation for their losses.

Product Liability: If a defect in the tractor-trailer or one of its parts contributed to the crash, you might be able to file a claim against the product manufacturer(s). Victims must prove the defect originated in the manufacturing process for this type of litigation to succeed. This can be accomplished by using expert analysis, testing, and testimony that a truck accident attorney can help provide.

The Different Types of Compensation Recovered After a Truck Accident

The damages, losses, pain, and suffering that a victim suffers after a serious tractor-trailer accident can last a lifetime. This could result in substantial, ongoing bills for medical care, rehabilitation, and extended care or assistance. Additionally, many victims who are hurt in tractor-trailer accidents can no longer perform their old job or work in any other capacity, resulting in lost wages and income.

The compensation you can receive in a truck accident personal injury claim depends on the severity and type of injuries, damages, and losses you have suffered. Like other personal injury lawsuits, the types of compensation available to tractor-trailer accident victims fall into different categories: economic losses, non-economic harms, and possibly punitive damages.

Economic damages help cover the specific monetary costs associated with a tractor-trailer accident, including:

Current medical expenses
Future medical expenses
Lost wages
Loss of earning capacity

Non-economic damages compensate the victim or family for non-financial, intangible losses, which include:

Physical pain and suffering
Mental anguish
Loss of consortium (companionship and sexual relationship)
Permanent injury and disability
Future pain and suffering

In addition to the damages listed above, victims may be able to seek punitive damages if the tractor-trailer driver's actions that caused the accident were malicious, reckless, willful, or fraudulent. Punitive damages punish the offender and prevent similar behavior in the future.

Why You Should Hire a Truck Accident Attorney

Sorting out all the legal and financial issues you may face following a tractor-trailer accident can prove to be stressful and time-consuming to handle alone. Tractor-trailer accidents often involve several factors that require a professional legal approach. Additionally, the laws governing tractor-trailers and commercial vehicles are unique in North and South Carolina truck accident litigation. The truck accident lawyers at Grimes Teich Anderson have a deep understanding of these laws, including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR), to help you recover the full amount of compensation available to you.

We’re Here to Help. Call for a Free Case Evaluation in Franklin Today.

Grimes Teich Anderson has over four decades of experience protecting and fighting for good people – especially truck accident victims. Our tractor-trailer accident lawyers have litigated truck accident cases and negotiated truck accident settlements with insurance companies. They know how to get you the total compensation you deserve.* Contact us for a free consultation with one of our lawyers by calling 800-533-6845 or completing our case evaluation form online today.

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To fully recover from an accident, you need an aggressive legal team that does not rest until they get the results you want and need. At Grimes Teich Anderson, our experienced team remains available to you 24/7. If you have questions about an injury or disability matter, contact us today.

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