Truck Accidents

Wilmington, Delaware, Truck Accidents Lawyers

Have you been hurt in a trucking accident?

When a truck is involved in an accident with a car, the results are usually catastrophic for the occupants of the car. Trucks weigh many times what cars weigh, and when a collision occurs it is usually the driver and passengers of the lighter vehicle who pay the price.

If you have been hurt in a truck accident, or if you have lost a family member in a fatal accident, our attorneys offer a free initial consultation to evaluate whether you may have a cause of action against the trucking company. There are many different ways a trucking company may be liable for damages suffered in a car-truck collision.

Our lawyers will use accident reconstructionists to find out what happened in a truck accident—and why. Among the experts we use are former state troopers who investigated fatal accidents in Delaware and Maryland. We will also address such issues as:

Whether the truck was overloaded at the time of the accident, making it more difficult for the driver to stop.
Whether the driver had been speeding. Our attorneys will review E-Z Pass records and other evidence to find out if the truck driver was speeding.
Whether the driver took rest breaks, which are required by state and federal law. Our lawyers can review the driver logbook, gas receipts, E-Z Pass records, and other evidence to find out whether driver fatigue may have played a role in causing the truck accident.
Whether the driver has been taking illegal drugs such as methamphetamines or cocaine to stay awake.
Whether the driver had problems such as traffic tickets or a criminal record.
Whether the trucking company had performed all necessary safety inspections of the tractor-trailer.

In one investigation of a fatal accident in New Jersey, our lawyers discovered that a drug test of the driver found traces of cocaine. That discovery led to a wrongful death settlement of nearly $5 million for the surviving family members. We will work hard to discover the facts in your case that could show fault for your injuries.

Free consultation: If you have been injured or lost a family member in a truck accident, we invite you to contact our attorneys in Wilmington, Delaware for a free initial consultation.