Utah Tractor Trailer Accident Attorneys
Let’s take a look at some common questions and statistics about tractor trailer accidents:
Did you know that according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the sweeping majority of all fatalities in tractor trailer accidents involve passengers in other cars and pedestrians? In other words, it’s rare that the truck driver himself or herself gets killed in tractor trailer pileups.
The majority of fatal tractor trailer crashes happen in rural areas as opposed to urban areas — and nearly four out of five fatal accidents happens on the weekends.
More than a quarter of truck drivers involved in fatal truck crashes admit to prior convictions for speeding or driving recklessly — compared to a fifth of all passenger car drivers involved in fatal crashes.
What common defects set the stage for tractor trailer accident crashes?
The most defect-related tractor trailer mishaps involve failed brakes, bald or otherwise failing tires/wheels, transmission issues, and steering engagement issues.
If you or a family member has been hurt by any tractor trailer crash, who might be liable for damages?
- The tractor trailer driver
- The owner of the tractor trailer
- The driver’s insurance company
- The owner’s insurance company
- The state or county responsible for maintaining the roads
- Other drivers who may have contributed in some way to causing the accident
- The insurance companies of those other drivers
What damages can you seek in a tractor trailer accident liability suit?
- Pain and suffering for your injuries
- Lost wages
- Lost future wages and business opportunities
- Reimbursement for medical costs
- Reimbursement for legal costs
- Punitive damages in extreme accident cases
Whether a tractor trailer changed lanes suddenly and caused you to crash into a guardrail, or a truck passed you in a dangerous manner and caused you to swerve into another car, you need fast legal assistance with your case. Talk to the personal injury attorneys here at the Christensen Law Firm, about your legal options. We’re on call at (801) 506-0800.
