Truck Accidents

Trucks, tractor-trailers, “big rigs” and 18-wheelers are a fact of life on America’s roads and highways, but for some people these vehicles become more than just  features of the landscape.  If you are unfortunate enough to have been involved in a truck accident, then you have a unique appreciation for the size and heft of these vehicles.  Not only do trucks, which can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, dwarf all other passenger vehicles, but their horsepower, steering and maneuvering capabilities can overcome other vehicles on the road.  In fact, one out of eight traffic fatalities in the United States involves a large truck.

If you are a resident of southeastern Virginia or northeastern North Carolina and are suffering from the effects of injuries from a truck accident, then we want to hear from you.  With over 100 years of combined experience with personal injury law, the attorneys at Tavss Fletcher offer you the caring, professional help that you seek in your time of need.

What Makes Truck Accident Cases Unique

If you or someone you love has been injured in a truck accident, then you should look for a law firm whose attorneys know how to handle serious litigation.  There are a number of factors that make truck accidents different from other types of accident cases, and qualified attorneys will be able to leverage their experience to your advantage.
  • Trucking companies have attorneys, too – and they are not on your side.  One of the most important factors in a truck accident case is the team of attorneys and the accident investigation team that is dispatched by the trucking company when one of their vehicles is involved in an accident.  Trucking companies want to get a jump on accident investigation, particularly in cases where they know they are responsible for the accident and may be sued, so they are looking to build a case – against you.  With all that manpower on their side, you will need an experienced attorney to assert your rights and make sure you receive the compensation you deserve.
  • Trucks are subject to different rules and regulations than passenger vehicles, and these regulations vary by state.  For good reason, trucking companies and truck drivers are all subject to stricter and more numerous laws than passenger vehicles.  Your attorney should be familiar with the various state and federal trucking laws, as well as specific truck insurance regulations because this information can be critical to your case.
  • Truck accident cases have more defendants than typical auto accident cases.  Because there are so many stakeholders in the trucking industry, you could face litigation against a whole host of individuals and companies.  These potential defendants include the truck driver, the truck owner, the trucking company, and sometimes the  company’s management and suppliers.
  • Accident reconstruction has to take truck size and dynamics into account.   The enormous size of trucks and the difference in their steering and braking makes accident reconstruction more challenging.  Your attorneys  must have an appreciation for these unique factors and be able to engage the necessary experts in order to properly evaluate your case  and tease out from accident and other reports any details that are crucial to your case.

How Tavss Fletcher Can Help You

If  a proven track record (link to case results) is what you are looking for in an attorney, then look no further.  The lawyers at Tavss Fletcher have experience with a wide variety of truck accident cases,  along with skilled investigators and other legal professionals who all work together in an effort to obtain the maximum recovery for your injuries.  Please contact Tavss Fletcher today for a no-cost, no-obligation evaluation of your truck accident case, and let us put our passion and experience to work for you.

TAVSS FLETCHER
RBC Centura
555 East Main Street, 14th Floor
Norfolk, VA 23510
Telephone: (757) 625-1214
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Tavss Fletcher proudly serves Virginia and North Carolina, including Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, Newport News, Williamsburg, the Eastern Shore counties of Accomack and Northampton, and Gloucester, Surry, Southampton, Isle of Wight, James City and York counties in Virginia, and the counties of Currituck, Dare, Gates, Herford, Perquimans, Pasquotank, Camden and Bertie in Northeastern North Carolina.
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  • Road Safe America   
    Description: Rode Safe America is a non-profit organization that strives to make the trucking industry safer. The organization works with both state and local governments to encourage the passage of laws and regulations that would help reduce the number of fatal accidents caused by overtired and underpaid truckers.
  • Saferoads.org- A look at the dangers of large truck accidents   
    Description: The non-profit organization saferoads.org is an advocate for highway and auto safety that works with consumer, health and safety groups and insurance companies and agents to make America’s roads safer. In this article we will be looking at how large trucks represent a significant threat on the roads of Virginia and across the nation.
  • Virginia & North Carolina Trucking Company Tricks and How to Fight Them   
    Description: Trying to get a fast, fair settlement out of a trucking company after a serious Virginia or North Carolina tractor trailer crash can be next to impossible. It is no secret in legal circles that truck companies are good at playing games to avoid paying truck crash victims fair compensation for their injuries. Don’t be a victim again – let the skilled and aggressive truck accident lawyers fight for you.
  • Tired truck drivers can cause serious traffic accidents   
    Description: If you’ve ever gotten behind the wheel when you were tired, you know how dangerous it can be. Drivers of tractor trailers are no different, and those who drive while tired risk their own lives and the lives of other motorists. Fatigued drivers are more likely to make poor judgment calls and cause serious truck accidents.
  • Vehicle, Driver, and Crash Statistics for Large Truck Accidents   
    Description: Large truck accidents have serious consequences for Virginia motorists. The vast majority of those killed in accidents involving a large truck are passenger vehicle occupants. Learn more surprising vehicle, driver, and crash statistics related to large truck accidents in this article. If you have questions or concerns about a truck accident, don’t hesitate to contact the lawyers at Tavss Fletcher at 757-625-1214 for assistance.
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    Description: Learn about the four things you should do to avoid ruining your tractor trailer accident injury case in Virginia. Sometimes it does not take much to throw your whole case off track, so it is important to keep this advice in mind. If you’ve been in a serious truck accident and need to talk to a Virginia attorney, please contact Tavss Fletcher at 757-625-1214.

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