Any vehicle collision can cause serious injury, but injuries from truck accidents are almost always catastrophic. The size and weight disparity between a truck and a car or motorcycle makes these accidents much more lethal. A fully-loaded tractor trailer within federal weight limits can weigh up to 80,000 pounds; an overweight truck, even more. The average passenger car weighs around 4,000 pounds.
That 20-to-1 weight ratio means that when a truck strikes a car at a high rate of speed, the car may be destroyed, while the truck barely decelerates. Trucks, especially tankers and double-trailers, also have a higher center of gravity than other vehicles. That makes them prone to rollover accidents, which are particularly dangerous to multiple vehicles at once.
When operators and trucking companies don’t exercise reasonable care to protect other motorists, they should be held liable for the damages they cause. Sarno Legal, PLLC stands up for truck accident victims to ensure they are not victimized a second time by the insurance company or the legal system.
The physical dynamics of truck accidents mean that victims who survive a collision often suffer injuries that are not only more severe, but different in nature from other accident injuries. Common injuries include:
These aren’t the soft-tissue injuries and simple fractures that often occur with “fender-bender” accidents. While those injuries also deserve fair compensation, they may resolve fully in a shorter period of time. Injuries from truck accidents can have permanent life-altering effects for those who are lucky enough to survive them.
Truck accidents are different in other significant ways as well. Depending on the circumstances, multiple parties may be liable, including the driver, trucking company, the cargo loader, a maintenance contractor, or even the truck manufacturer. Trucks are governed by complex federal regulations that don’t apply to passenger vehicles, and claims can involve multiple defendants in different states, further complicating litigation.
Truck accident cases also involve evidence that doesn’t exist in other types of accidents, like black box data, driver logs, dashcam footage, and maintenance records. If swift action isn’t taken to preserve this evidence, it may be lost. Trucking companies deploy rapid response teams in the immediate aftermath of an accident. They also have large commercial insurance policies with experienced adjusters to manage their risk. If you don’t have strong, knowledgeable representation to act quickly, you will be at a serious disadvantage.
The bottom line is that truck accidents aren’t like most vehicle accidents. With so much on the line, you can’t afford to have an attorney who isn’t familiar with the complexity of these cases.
After a truck accident, your future is uncertain. You could be facing hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical bills, not to mention lost wages and earning ability. Into this uncertainty comes the insurance company, bearing a settlement offer that seems like a gift. If you accept it, you release the insurance company from further liability. If your damages from the accident turn out to be greater than you first thought, you can never seek additional compensation, no matter how great your need or the other side’s fault.
A skilled truck accident lawyer deals with the insurance company and their lawyers so that you can focus on what matters: your health and peace of mind. Your lawyer will prevent the insurance company from taking a statement from you that they can later use to claim you were at fault in the accident. Critically, an experienced attorney knows how to value your case and protect you from accepting a “low-ball” settlement offer that won’t be enough to fairly compensate you and your family.
Your attorney will work to negotiate a favorable settlement in your case that allows you peace of mind while you heal. If your case does have to go to trial, a litigator with experience in complex truck accident cases will know how to advocate effectively before a jury.
Attorneys take different approaches to truck accidents. High-volume personal injury firms and attorneys want to settle cases quickly and move on to the next. The emphasis isn’t on getting the best result for their client, but the quickest one. Because of their focus on rapid settlement, those attorneys often have little actual trial experience. They lack leverage against the insurance companies because they are too afraid to present the case in front of a jury.
Asaf J. Sarno, on the other hand, has years of experience as a successful trial attorney. He has tried many cases to verdict, and will not hesitate to try your case if doing so is in your best interest. Asaf’s well-developed investigation skills are especially valuable in complex truck accident cases. His ability to get to the heart of liability and damages issues means he is not just prepared for trial, but in a strong position to negotiate higher settlement offers for his clients.
Another distinction between Sarno Legal, PLLC and the firms that advertise on billboards is the level of personal attention you get at a time when you are most vulnerable. Large personal injury firms aren’t known for their responsiveness. Asaf genuinely cares for his clients, promptly responding to their calls and questions and treating them like his own family.
A serious truck accident can change your life forever. Work with an experienced attorney who can help you protect your future. Contact Sarno Legal, PLLC to schedule a free consultation.
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