Truck Accidents
Springfield Truck Accident Lawyer You Can Trust
Accidents involving tractor-trailers, 18-wheelers, and other large commercial trucks in Springfield can be very serious. Due to the large size of such trucks, accidents involving smaller vehicles often result in severe injuries. That's why it's important to have an experienced Springfield truck accident attorney working for you.
Truck accidents on Interstate 291 and I-91 can be especially serious since trucks on these highways often travel at a high speed. And the faster a truck is going when it crashes into another vehicle, the more serious the accident.
We know all about these accidents. That's because the attorneys at the Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone have been dealing with serious truck accidents for decades. There's no substitute for real-world experience. That's why we want to meet with you. We want to put our knowledge to work for you.
Springfield Office
175 State Street, Suite 200
Springfield, MA 01103
Phone: (413) 737-7783
Holding Responsible Parties Accountable
Who is Liable for an Accident with a Big Rig?
Determining liability after a semi-truck accident requires an in-depth investigation. The truck driver can be found liable (legally responsible) if the accident resulted from their negligence (e.g., distracted driving, fatigue, or violating traffic laws). However, liability may also extend to the trucking company if they failed to enforce regulations regarding driver hours, vehicle maintenance, or property cargo loading.
In some cases, a truck or truck parts manufacturer can be held responsible if a mechanical failure due to a defect caused a crash. Additionally, if an accident was caused by improper loading or unsecured cargo, the company responsible for loading the truck could be liable.
Tough Cases
What Makes Truck Accidents Complicated?
There are many different legal issues people often encounter after a truck accident. The most common issues we regularly help people with at our law firm include:
- Trucking companies not returning phone calls
- Insurance companies pressuring people to accept a settlement offer
- Truck drivers denying doing anything wrong
- Trucking companies refusing to provide internal records, including inspector reports and log books kept by truck drivers
Getting Fair Compensation
What is the Average Truck Accident Settlement?
A settlement for a truck accident may fall between $50,000 to several hundred thousand dollars. Cases that involve severe injuries can lead to settlements and awards that reach into the millions. The amount depends on the extent of your injuries and the impact they have on your quality of life and earning capacity.
A Springfield truck accident lawyer from our law firm can determine the true value of your claim and fight to recover compensation for medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages. If we can’t reach a settlement with the at-fault party’s insurance company, we’ll be prepared to file a truck accident lawsuit and take your case to trial.
Consult With an Attorney
Take Your Truck Accident Claim Seriously From the Start
A Springfield truck accident attorney can demand the information you deserve to build a strong legal case. We know how to track down the information trucking companies sometimes don’t want people to see. We know how to negotiate with insurance companies and get injury victims the money they deserve. And if these companies refuse to cooperate, we’re prepared to file a lawsuit and take them to court if necessary.
Find out what many truck accident victims in Springfield already know – the Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone delivers results. Contact and schedule your free case evaluation with a Springfield truck accident lawyer right now.