In a collision with an 80,000 lb. 18-wheeler, passenger vehicle occupants are likely to suffer serious injuries or wrongful death. If you have been hurt or lost a loved one in a truck accident, contact The Janda Law Firm right away. Our Las Vegas truck accident attorneys provide dedicated, personal legal advice for truck accident victims. Contact us today for a free consultation.
If you or a loved one are injured in a truck accident, you may be entitled to financial compensation. In cases where someone else’s negligence caused your accident, you have the right to file an insurance claim or lawsuit against the at-fault party and recover compensation to pay for your losses.
There are two types of damages that you can recover in a Nevada truck accident claim: economic damages, which are the financial losses caused by the accident; and non-economic damages, which involve the pain and suffering that you endured.
Medical bills, lost wages, and property damage are common types of economic damages. Your pain and suffering award may include chronic pain, emotional distress, permanent disability, or mental health conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder. Having a truck accident lawyer in Las Vegas on your side can help you explore all your possible compensation options and estimate your monetary award accurately.
The sheer size and weight of commercial trucks are one reason these accidents often have deadly consequences. While a fully-loaded 18-wheeler can weigh up to 80,000 lbs., the average passenger vehicle weighs only 4,000 lbs. Tractor-trailers are also considerably longer than passenger vehicles, need more room to maneuver, and are prone to jackknifing. They are taller with greater ground clearance, which can result in underride accidents with smaller vehicles. Trucks have a longer stopping distance (20% to 40% farther), making it impossible to come to a sudden stop.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reports that:
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) conducted the Large Truck Crash Causation Study to determine the causes of serious crashes involving large commercial trucks. In its Analysis Brief of that study, FMCSA reports that 55% of large trucks involved in crashes were assigned the critical reason for the crash. The top ten crash factors associated with large trucks and truck drivers were:
Truck accidents are complex cases involving state and federal regulations and multiple potentially liable parties. If the truck driver caused the accident, and the driver was an employee, the trucking company may be liable for your injuries. Other parties who may be responsible include:
A collision with a large commercial truck can cause serious injuries with life-altering consequences. If you have been a victim of a truck accident, contact The Janda Law Firm in Las Vegas to speak with our truck accident lawyers as soon as possible. We can discuss your legal options in a free case evaluation, so you can focus on your healing.
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