The many roads, highways and interstates of Delaware, Maryland & Washington DC pose a major risk to drivers of passenger vehicles. Semi trucks, tractor trailers, tanker trucks and 18 wheeler drivers often travel these roadways while extremely fatigued and often at breakneck speeds in order to meet shipment deadlines. As a result, they fall asleep at the wheel, inattentively change lanes and fail to recognize when traffic ahead has unexpectedly slowed or stopped. This reckless or negligent behavior can change lives, causing unexpected injuries or even death. People who are affected by these serious accidents can rely on the experience and determination of our Newark DE tractor trailer accident lawyers.
Our firm works relentlessly to help truck accident victims and the families of fatal accident victims secure the full and fair compensation to which they are entitled. To discuss your accident with an experienced Newark, DE trucking accident injury lawyer, contact us to schedule your initial consultation.
Diligence and Experience on Your Side After a Truck Accident
Commercial trucking companies will attempt to limit their liability in trucking accident lawsuits. In fact, they often deploy a team of accident reconstruction experts, insurance adjusters, investigators and lawyers to the scene of an accident — often before the vehicles are even removed from the scene. It is their job to essentially control the accident scene in order to mitigate the amount of evidence that proves their liability. The Newark DE tractor trailer accident lawyers at Shelsby & Leoni have extensive experience working with the insurance companies and thoroughly understands their tactics. This knowledge enables him to better prepare injury cases.
The Pike Creek, DE 18-wheeler accident injury attorneys on our staff aggressively pursues liability for injuries resulting from:
- Truck driver negligence
- Truck company negligence
- Defective or dangerous truck parts
- Dangerous roads or highway conditions
Due to the size and speed at which tractor trailers and other commercial trucks travel, an accident involving any other vehicle will almost inevitably result in serious injuries, including head trauma or a spinal cord injury — or even worse. Our Newark, Delaware tractor trailer accident lawyers will pursue compensation to help alleviate the financial turmoil that clients must endure as a result of their serious injuries or losses.
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