Trucking is essential to American business, transporting everything from sewing needles to new cars from manufacturers to retail stores. However, with the convenience of modern trucking comes the risk of serious accidents. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, an American is injured or killed in a truck accident every 16 minutes. Alarmingly, the frequency of big-rig truck accidents has increased by over 30% since 1997.
Due to their size and weight, trucks cause more severe injuries and fatalities per mile driven compared to cars, vans, and SUVs. A truck traveling at 50 miles per hour has twice the collision energy of a car traveling at 70 miles per hour. In accidents involving trucks and passenger cars, 98% of fatalities are car occupants. These accidents are often preventable and occur due to:
Trucks are built to withstand collisions with other trucks, but their high front bumpers can pass over the trunk or hood of a car, causing devastating damage to passenger compartments. Despite the need for caution, some truckers adopt a “king of the road” mentality, endangering others.
At Goldberg Legal, we have over 35 years of experience helping truck accident victims and their families. We handle claims for property damage, injuries, and wrongful death. While compensation cannot replace those lost, it can ease the future burdens of their loved ones. Our team includes a full-time physician to review injuries and technical consultants to prepare your case for trial or settlement. We are not intimidated by large, wealthy, or powerful truck companies.
We offer free consultations to discuss potential claims involving injury or death from a truck accident. Victims and their families deserve compensation from negligent truckers and truck companies, and the best legal team to fight for them. However, claims must be filed within the applicable Statutes of Limitation, which are very short. Don’t let your entitlement to compensation lapse due to a missed deadline. Call us today to discuss your potential truck accident claim at no cost to you.
