New Jersey Truck Accident Attorney

Truck Accident Lawyer Serving Union City, Newark & Jersey City

An attorney who deals with truck accidents knows that it takes completely different skills and knowledge than a common automobile accident attorney.  These types of accidents are typically much larger, involving more damage and can result in a higher degree of personal injury for the people involved in the accident.  Whether it be the truck driver himself, or his passenger or any other people that are in any other crash vehicle, the massive weights and momentum involved can create a large amount of physical damage.  There are numerous factors that can affect the outcome and size of your claim that only a truck accident attorney can assist you with. 

Some of the factors that can affect your claim include:

Federal regulations - Because commercial trucks are federally regulated by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, the personal injury investigation will become focused on violations of any of these regulations which are required to be maintained by the truck owners and/or drivers.

At fault parties - Many trucking companies lease some of their equipment they are using to transport goods.  Therefore an attorney has to fully identify all possible parties to pursue in a truck accident claim.  The driver of the truck may be the owner of his own tractor, but not own the trailers.  Or he may be merely an employee, with the tractor owned by one party and the trailers by another.  When it comes to the loading of the goods being transported, that action may have been performed improperly, bringing another possible party into the injury claim.  The action of maintaining of any of these vehicles may also become an issue.  All of these parties may have a responsibility in the matter and need to contribute to a settlement.

Severe injuries and commercial insurance - Due to the large and usually complex policy requirements for commercial trucks, any claim you present must be thoroughly documented to support the settlement figure being requested.  Typically trucking companies have the most experienced claims adjusters and attorneys representing them in the industry.  Considering the catastrophic injuries that can occur in a truck accident, it is vital to have a proficient attorney representing you and your best interests.

Punitive damages - Federal Safety Regulation violations can significantly increase a possible settlement.  This type of industry is often cited for clear violations of federal safety regulations including poor maintenance practices; therefore it is very important to know this and to obtain proper documentation of these violations when seeking punitive damages.

Union City, Newark & Jersey City Lawyer Focuses on Trucking Accident Injuries

If you've been involved in a truck accident, Attorney Lloyd E. Bennett, Esq., P.C., is conscious of the trauma and upset you might be experiencing.  With this type of accident, you very likely do not know what the correct procedure is to handle your claim.  His legal team will caringly guide you through the procedures to ensure that any losses or injuries you have sustained are taken care of.  Due to the complication in truck accidents, many issues need to be addressed.  Mr. Bennett is very familiar with the time consuming detail required to properly document all aspects of your truck accident case.

It is imperative to contact my office without delay so that he can properly evaluate and prepare your case in order to assist you in obtaining compensation for your losses.