Truck Accidents
Charleston West Virginia Truck Accident Attorneys
At the law office of DiTrapano, Barrett & DiPiero, PLLC, our attorneys investigate the cause of truck accidents, exposing violations of state and federal safety regulations that often result in serious injuries and highway fatalities.
We have experience representing victims of all kinds of truck accidents, including victims in accidents involving coal trucks, logging trucks, eighteen wheelers, tractor trailers and semis.
Working with accident reconstructionists, we measure skid marks, look a driver's training and driving record, inspect a driver's log book, and analyze the contents of the on-board black box data recorder. Using the most modern and advanced forensic and investigative techniques in accident reconstruction, our lawyers can identify when excessive speeding, driver fatigue, drugs, or poor driving are a factor in semi truck crashes.
We understand how to investigate truck accidents, what documents to subpoena, and what questions to ask truck drivers and company officials when both are clearly trying to cover something up. Demand nothing less than fair compensation for your injuries - contact truck accident attorneys at DiTrapano, Barrett & DiPiero, PLLC today.
Causes of Truck Accidents - Uncovering Negligence
The law office of DiTrapano, Barrett & DiPiero, PLLC represents injured people or the survivors of those killed in truck accidents involving the following:
- Excessive speeding
- Overloaded trucks
- Driver fatigue / falling asleep at the wheel
- Safety violations
- Improperly maintained trucks
- Lack of a rear guard to prevent under-riding
- Load shift / failure to properly secure the load
- Tire blowouts
- Driving under the influence / drug use
- Improperly pulled over onto side of road
- Dangerous driving
Holding Truck Drivers and Their Employers Responsible
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the federal agency tasked with overseeing the trucking industry, most truck accidents are caused by excessive speeding on the part of truck drivers. Additionally, due to increased pressure to deliver goods faster and cheaper, truck drivers often exceed the maximum allowable hours they are supposed to drive without taking a rest, or their company overloads the truck heavier than the law allows.
When investigating truck wrecks, our attorneys look at the hours logged, gas receipts, the speedometer, and other factors when determining if a log book is truthful. We also check a driver's history, training, and over all driving record. In many cases, inconsistencies develop between what a driver says, what a dispatcher says, and what company management claims. In court, we exploit these inconsistencies in order to expose negligence up and down the chain of command.
The Cost of a Truck Accident
Most truck accidents involve traumatic brain injury, amputations, spinal cord injuries, and disfigurement - all very serious and expensive injuries. In order to ensure our clients receive a settlement or award proportional to their injuries, our lawyers consult medical economists and life care planners who accurately project medical expenses, lost wages, and the consequences of a diminished quality of life.
We can help you recover financial compensation after a serious truck accident. To learn more about our practice and how we can help you, contact truck accident lawyers at DiTrapano, Barrett & DiPiero, PLLC today.
