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Truck Accident Questions

If you have been involved in a truck accident, or if you know someone who has been injured or killed in a truck accident, you likely have a wealth of questions about the claim process and how to pursue a case.

Author: Paula Blackburn

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Below are some of the most common questions that people ask about truck accidents, and their answers.

Is there a difference between a car accident and a truck accident?
Yes. Truck accidents are more complex than car accidents, since they can involve various maintenance and shipping companies, which call on their own lawyers and insurance companies when accidents occur. These companies can be held liable for the tractor-trailer accident if an investigation uncovers that they have violated FMCSA regulations or hired unqualified truck drivers.

Additionally, the types of injuries experienced in a truck accident are often more severe than those in a car accident, since commercial trucks can weigh up to 70,000 pounds – far more than the average weight of a passenger car, which is 3,000 pounds.
What is a commercial truck?

Commercial trucks are large vehicles used to deliver commercial goods and supplies across the nation. Some examples of commercial trucks include:
• 18-wheelers
• Semi-trucks
• Tanker trucks
• Dump trucks
• Cement trucks
• Garbage trucks

The commercial trucking industry is one of the largest and most competitive industries in America.

Should I file a claim against the truck driver or the trucking company?
Which parties you sue in a tractor-trailer accident case will depend on the circumstances of your accident, and the evidence that is uncovered in an investigation. By working with an experienced Maryland truck accident lawyer, you can pinpoint who was ultimately responsible for your accident. More than one party can be held accountable in the same case.

If the truck jack-knifed, was it automatically the driver’s fault?
No. A wide range of factors could have contributed to the jack-knife, including:
• Hazardous road conditions
• Faulty brakes
• Poor maintenance

The best way to determine what caused your accident is to consult with a qualified truck accident attorney in your area. A good attorney can perform a complete investigation into the accident and the trucking company, then help you pursue fair compensation from every party who was responsible.

If you live in Maryland, Virginia, or Washington D.C. and would like more information about truck accident claims, please visit the website of the experienced tractor-trailer accident lawyers at Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C.

About Author

Chaikin & Sherman, P.C. focuses on seeking compensation for victims who have suffered serious personal injury or death resulting from negligence, medical malpractice, motor vehicle collisions, tractor trailer accidents, or defective products. Whatever the injury may be, we seek to obtain maximum compensation for our clients, including compensation for the emotional pain and suffering that accompanies serious injury.

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