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Acar accident can cause serious injuries or fatalities, depending on the circ*mstances. But if one of the vehicles involved happens to be a large truck or tractor-trailer, the consequences are sure to be severe due to the truck’s massive size and weight.
In many cases, the truck driver is at fault for the truck accident, but it’s the people in the passenger car who suffer the most severe injuries. Nearly 150 people were killed in accidents involving large trucks in North Carolina just in 2021.
If you or someone you love has been injured in a truck accident, you may be entitled to compensation. The Raleigh truck accident lawyers atHardison & Cochrancan help.
We recognize that you need to focus on recovering from your truck accident injuries, not confronting trucking companies and their insurers. That’s why we’re ready to fight for you.
At Hardison & Cochran, we’re committed to holding all responsible parties accountable for the injuries they cause. Our goal is to attain full and fair compensation to cover your medical bills, lost income, regular expenses and pain and suffering.
Don’t delay getting the justice you deserve after a North Carolina truck accident. Call us toll free at800-434-8399or fill out ouronlinecontactform. You’ll get a response within 24 hours, and your initial consultation is always free.
Causes of Truck Accidents in North Carolina
If you think there are more big trucks on the highways these days, you’re right! There are now more than 10.5 million large trucks registered in the United States, a 74 percent increase in 20 years.
While commercial trucking growth is good news for the trucking companies and the nation’s economy, it is bad news for the cars, vans, and SUVs that share North Carolina’s roads with these potentially lethal giants.
Truck accidents, including wrecks involving tractor-trailers, 18-wheelers, big rigs, semi-trucks, and dump trucks, are most often caused by:
- Aggressive drivers
- Unrealistic delivery schedules that encourage speeding and fatigued driving
- Failure to inspect tires, brakes, trailer couplings, lights, and other equipment
- Tailgating
- Impairment caused by the abuse of over-the-counter or prescription medications, as well as alcohol and illegal drugs
- Cell phone use and otherdriver distractions
- Failure to install and check blind spot mirrors
- Jackknifing
- Speeding and ignoring reduced truck speed limits.
Every 16 minutes, a person is killed or sustains injuries in accidents involving 18-wheelers, tractor-trailers, or semi-trucks. In North Carolina, more than 16,000 crashes involved tractor trailers including 150 fatalities and 3,800 injuries in 2021, according to the N.C. Department of Transportation.
Facts About Truck Collisions
Large trucks are more likely to be involved in a fatal accidents than normal passenger vehicles. There were 4,998 involved fatal accidents involving large trucks from 2019 to 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reports.
Almost two-thirds of fatal accidents involving tractor-trailers occur on rural roads. We will never know how many motorists have been lucky enough to have escaped a catastrophic encounter with a tractor-trailer.
Unfortunately, truck accidents are common
How many passenger vehicles are confronted daily by aggressive, fatigued commercial truck drivers putting in a 13-hour shift in order to make a professional wage and meet tight deadlines? Which 18-wheeler drivers have cheated on their hours-of-service logbooks?
Even with these frightening scenarios and statistics, powerful trucking industry lobbyists continue to call for the weakening of truck safety rules and regulations to reap a higher profit.
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How Truck Accidents Claims Are Handled in North Carolina
When truck collisions occur, trucking companies involved in the accident often send representatives to the accident scene. These agents work to handle everything at the scene of the truck accident so that they can limit or mitigate their company’s liability.
These companies’ representatives know that the ideal time to confront an accident victim is immediately following the event. Don’t talk to them.
If you have been involved in a truck wreck, contact our experienced Raleigh truck accident attorneys. We can advise you about your rights and represent your best interests.
Truck accidents are often more complicated than typical car accidents due to the more severe injuries and a potentially large number of defendants whose interest is in keeping the payout low.
The Raleigh truck accident lawyers at Hardison & Cochran are not afraid to take on commercial trucking companies and their insurance companies while advocating the rights of our clients.
Our team of trucking collision attorneys has the right combination of in-depth knowledge of trucking industry regulations and expertise in victims’ rights to structure the most successful claims for our clients.
Let our North Carolina Truck Accident Law Firm Assist You
Our Raleigh truck accident law firm can help you receive monetary compensation for medical costs, lost income, expenses, and the pain and suffering you’ve endured because of a large truck accident.
Whether we’re gathering evidence by preserving driver and truck records, consulting with you on legal strategies, or representing you in negotiations with insurance adjusters, our lawyers are always working with experience, integrity and personal attention to ensure that you receive the maximum compensation available to help in your recovery.
Call the experienced Raleigh truck accident lawyers at Hardison & Cochran toll-free at 800-434-8399now or fill out ouronlinecontact form.
We represent victims of tractor-trailer accidents in locations throughout North Carolina, including Raleigh, Cary, Durham, Wake County, Fayetteville, Dunn, Greenville, Greensboro, Research Triangle Park, Wilmington, the Triangle, the Triad, Person County, and Southern Pines.
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Truck Accident FAQs
- What is a “commercial truck”?
A commercial truck is a vehicle used in the course of business and/or for the transport of commercial goods. Examples are eighteen-wheeler tractor trailers, tanker trucks, delivery vehicles, and other... Read more
- What are the “hours of service” rules?
Under federal “hours of service” regulations, which took effect January 2004, interstate commercial drivers are not allowed to drive more than 11 consecutive hours or drive after 14 hours on duty ... Read more
- Why should a lawyer be hired as soon as possible?
The major trucking companies will immediately have lawyers hired and working for them. The scene must be secure. Photographers and statements must be taken as soon after the accident as possible. Many... Read more
- Are there any state or federal regulations governing truck drivers?
There are many regulations, both state and federal, that trucking companies are required to follow. Some of those laws include the following: Trucking companies are required to follow the Federal... Read more
- Who makes sure that big trucks and trucking companies are following the rules?
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, is in charge with promulgating regulations to keep us safe on the road. The rules are expansive and cove... Read more
- What are some of the common causes of tractor trailer accidents?
Aggressive drivers Unrealistic schedules Failure to inspect tires, brakes and lights Tailgating Long work-shifts Driver fatigue Cell phone use Failure to install blind spot mi... Read more
- I was injured in a crash where a truck driver was at fault. Can I receive money for time I missed at work?
You can recover lost wages when you have missed time from work due to injuries from the accident. In order to recover the lost wages, you need to have doctor’s verification of the time missed along ... Read more
- How do I deal with trucking companies or their insurance carriers after a truck accident?
The best advice is NOT to deal with them! The first thing you should do is contact an expert truck accident lawyer. The last thing you want to do is your own negotiation with a trucking company about ... Read more
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