Truck Accident Lawyer Edmond, OK
Partnering With A Truck Accident Lawyer
Any auto accident is scary but ones with trucks, especially ones involving large trucks, can be especially scary and cause the kind of injuries and damage that warrant an Edmond, OK truck accident lawyer to help the victim seek compensation. Polchinski & Smith Personal Injury Lawyers has been successfully fighting for justice and accountability for our clients for 54 years combined. We understand the serious pain, emotional trauma, and financial uncertainty that serious accidents bring. We fight tirelessly to hold those whose negligence has caused injury to others, accountable for them. An injury victim should not suffer financially on top of their physical and psychological injuries. We provide 24/7 live answering and free case consultations. Call us anytime.
Types Of Large Trucks
There are many different types of large commercial trucks traveling on American highways and streets. Because of their size and weight, they tend to cause significant damage and injuries when they collide with other vehicles. Semi-trucks, often referred to as tractor-trailers, are combination vehicles that consist of a tractor (this is part of the front or cab of the trailer truck) and the trailer that is pulled by the tractor. Flatbed trucks have flat, open beds that make them good for hauling oversized or bulky cargo (such as a prefab house, etc.) that do not need protection from the elements. Tanker trucks are used for hauling liquids, including fuels, chemicals, and other explosive materials, as well as liquids such as water and milk. Reefer trucks are trucks equipped with refrigeration systems. Dump trucks, garbage trucks, and cement mixers are other large trucks that commonly cause significant damage in collisions. If you or someone you love has been injured in a collision involving a large truck, an Edmond truck accident lawyer may be able to help the victim seek compensation for their injuries.
Common Causes Of Large Truck Accidents
Many of the common causes of large truck accidents are the same as those for autos and other vehicles on the road, but there are some causes of truck accidents that are specific to large or semi-trucks. Common causes of truck accidents include but are not limited to driver fatigue, distracted driving and speeding, sudden and negligent moves by other drivers, weather conditions, and road conditions. Tire blowouts, faulty brakes, and other equipment failures are common causes of truck accidents. Because of the weight and size of large trucks, these problems can cause much more serious collisions than when these things happen with cars and other smaller, passenger vehicles. Other common causes of serious truck collisions are overloading, improper loading, and inadequate maintenance.
Without the help of an experienced and tough Edmond truck accident lawyer on your side, it can be difficult to prove negligence in large truck collisions. If you have been injured in a collision with a large truck that was not your fault, the compassionate and skilled team at Polchinski & Smith Personal Injury Lawyers is available to listen to your story and give you a free case strategy session. We have 24/7 live answering, call us any time of the day or night, any day of the year.
