Waterbury Truck Accident Lawyer

Have you suffered injuries in a truck accident in Waterbury, CT? You deserve to pursue financial relief for the expenses you incur from the truck crash. However, trucking companies and their insurers often fight hard to minimize liability. Turn to the truck accident lawyers of The Flood Law Firm for legal advocacy that can help you seek accountability and justice for your injuries.

For over a decade, our attorneys have worked hard to protect the rights and interests of injury victims throughout Connecticut. We know the devastating effects a truck accident can have on a person and their family. Our legal team will do everything possible to reduce your stress and give you peace of mind during this difficult time. Reach out to our firm to speak with our Waterbury truck accident attorneys about your legal options during a free initial consultation.

Why Choose The Flood Law Firm for Help After a Truck Accident in Waterbury, CT?

If you suffered injuries in a truck accident in Waterbury, you need an experienced attorney who can take on the big trucking companies and insurers to pursue maximum compensation.

Injured truck accident victims and even other lawyers throughout Connecticut turn to The Flood Law Firm for help because we:

• Provide direct, responsive communication throughout your case, and always talk with you if you have questions.
• Have a proven track record of success that includes securing millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for our deserving clients
• Have extensive litigation experience and will not hesitate to take a case to trial if doing so is the best option for pursuing maximum compensation
• Handle all aspects of your legal claims so you can focus your time and energy on your medical treatment and rehabilitation.
• Have extensive resources and personnel, enabling us to take on even the most complex cases.
• Represent injured victims on a contingency fee basis, which means you don't pay upfront fees, and we only get paid if we win a settlement or trial verdict for you.

Our attorneys will provide you with the trusted advocacy and advice you need. With our firm, you will never feel like you need to face this challenging time alone.

How Can Our Waterbury Truck Accident Lawyers Help You?

Fighting trucking companies and their insurers without legal representation can quickly become complex.

Let the Waterbury truck accident attorneys of The Flood Law Firm take care of the details of preparing a compelling case on your behalf, which includes:

• Investigating the crash to secure evidence for your case
• Identifying liable parties and applicable insurance coverage
• Leveraging our firm’s resources to prepare persuasive arguments for your case
• Documenting your injuries and calculating your ongoing and future losses to help you seek the total compensation you need
• Explaining your legal options and answering your questions to prepare you for what to expect in the case
• Drafting and filing your insurance claims and demand letters to begin pursuing financial relief from the trucking companies and insurers
• Negotiating with adjusters and trucking company representatives to settle your case as efficiently as possible
• Filing lawsuits and advocating for you in court and at trial if necessary

Common Causes of Truck Accidents in Waterbury, CT

Some of the more frequent causes of truck crashes include:

• Speeding
• Tailgating/following too closely
• Reckless driving, including excessive speeding or swerving in and out of traffic
• Aggressive driving and road rage
• Running red lights or stop signs
• Changing lanes without signaling or checking mirrors and blind spots
• Unsafe or illegal turns, including wide-right turns
• Failing to yield the right-of-way
• Drowsy driving
• Driving under the influence
• Distracted driving
• Failure to conduct pre-trip inspections
• Inadequate truck/trailer maintenance
• Truck driver inexperience or lack of certification
• Unsafe cargo loading, including overloading, failing to balance the cargo load, or failing to secure cargo from shifting during transport
• Poor road conditions
• Truck/trailer defects
• Adverse weather conditions

Common Injuries From Truck Accidents

A commercial truck’s size and weight mean it will hit other vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists with violent force, causing a wide range of injuries, including:

• Lacerations and abrasions
• Degloving injuries
• Burns and smoke inhalation damage from post-crash fires
• Exposure to toxic cargo
• Dislocated joints
• Ligament, muscle, and tendon injuries
• Whiplash
• Nerve damage
• Herniated spinal disc injury
• Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
• Internal organ injuries/internal bleeding
• Head and facial injuries
• Hearing/vision loss
• Traumatic brain injury
• Amputation or dismemberment

Types of Truck Accidents

Some of the most common types of truck accidents include:

• Head-on collisions
• Sideswipe collisions
• Side impact/T-bone collisions
• Rear end collisions
• Underride accidents
• Rollover accidents
• Jackknife accidents
• Cargo accidents, including accidents caused by unsafe cargo loading or accidents involving fallen cargo

Waterbury Truck Accident Statistics

According to statistics from the Connecticut Crash Data Repository, there were over 2,000 commercial truck crashes statewide in one recent year.

These accidents include:

• Nearly 20 fatal accidents
• More than 50 serious injury accidents
• Over 400 non-serious injury accidents

That same year, there were 93 commercial truck accidents in Waterbury, including two fatal crashes and 32 accidents causing suspected or possible injuries.

Recovering Compensation in a Truck Accident Claim

After a truck crash, the attorneys at The Flood Law Firm can help you pursue financial relief for the losses you incur because of the accident.

The compensation you seek could include money for:

• Vehicle repair bills or reimbursement for the value of your totaled car
• Medical care and rehabilitation for your injuries, including ambulance rides, emergency room care, hospitalizations, surgeries, prescription drugs, and physical or occupational therapy
• Long-term care for permanent disabilities, including home healthcare, housekeeping, and disability accommodations or medical and mobility equipment
• Lost wages
• Loss of future earning capacity
• Physical pain and suffering
• Emotional distress

What Steps Should You Take After a Truck Accident?

After a truck accident, protect your legal rights and:

• Take photos and videos of the accident scene as soon as possible after the crash.
• Seek medical treatment for your injuries, follow your doctor's treatment plan and instructions, and do not put off medical procedures or rehabilitation.
• Request a copy of the police accident report.
• Gather copies of medical records from your injury treatment.
• Write down your recollection of what happened during the crash.
• Keep any bills, invoices, or receipts of expenses you incur due to your injuries or vehicle/property damage.
• Find copies of your pay stubs or income statements if you've missed time from work due to your accident injuries.
• Start a journal to document the pain and difficulties with daily activities you experience during your recovery.
• Avoid discussing the accident and your injuries on social media since insurers might use your posts to attack the credibility of your claims.

Finally, contact the Waterbury truck accident lawyers of The Flood Law Firm to get the representation you need to stand up for your legal rights.

What Makes Truck Accident Cases Different From Other Kinds of Motor Vehicle Crashes?

Truck accident victims often discover that seeking compensation can involve unique challenges and obstacles.

Some of the factors that tend to make truck accident cases different from other auto accidents include:

• Truck accidents can cause severe injuries. If you suffer catastrophic injuries from a truck accident, your case can take longer to resolve. You would ideally wait to finish treating your injuries before filing a claim. However, severe injuries often take longer to heal, which could lengthen your case. If you start your claim while treating your injuries, your attorney must calculate your future estimated expenses or losses.
• Truck accidents may involve multiple injured parties. A truck accident that injures several people can take longer to settle if the trucking companies try to resolve each claim separately, which may deplete the companies’ insurance coverages. Alternatively, resolving the case may become more complicated if the trucking companies pursue a global settlement with all injured victims.
• Truck accidents can have several liable parties. Resolving your case can become more complicated if multiple parties are at fault for the truck accident since they may fight among themselves to shift financial responsibility for your losses.
• Truck accident cases can involve numerous pieces of evidence. Investigating a truck accident and preparing a legal claim may take longer due to the additional evidence involved in truck crashes, including the records that trucking companies maintain.
• Trucking companies may have complicated insurance coverage. Many trucking companies use layered insurance coverage, making it difficult to determine the policy limits available to compensate you.

Who Can You Hold Liable for a Truck Accident in Waterbury?

Multiple parties may bear responsibility for causing a truck accident, including:

• The truck driver
• The trucking company
• The owner of the truck or trailer
• The cargo/freight company
• The truck/trailer manufacturer
• Third-party auto part manufacturers
• Third-party truck mechanic shops

Evidence Used in Truck Accident Cases

Truck accident cases often require much more evidence than other motor vehicle accident cases.

Examples of some of the evidence your attorney might gather for your truck crash case include:

• The truck driver’s hours-of-service (HOS) logs
• The truck driver’s employment and driving records
• Results of the truck driver’s post-accident drug/alcohol testing
• Logs from the truck’s event data recorder (“black box”)
• The trucking company’s radio dispatch logs
• The cargo/freight manifest
• The truck driver’s pre-trip inspection records
• The truck/trailer inspection and maintenance records

Truck accident cases also use evidence common to other auto accidents, such as:

• Police accident reports
• Accident scene photos/videos, including photos of vehicle damage, victim injuries, traffic controls, skid marks, and weather/visibility/road/traffic conditions
• Surveillance/traffic camera footage
• Eyewitness statements
• Statements from the drivers involved in the crash
• Traffic signal and road sensor data
• Accident reconstruction expert reports
• Post-crash vehicle inspections

Frequently Asked Questions About Truck Accidents

Some of the questions that truck accident victims often have about their legal rights include:

When Do I Need to File a Truck Accident Claim?

Under Connecticut’s statute of limitations in Connecticut General Statutes Section 52-584, you must file a personal injury lawsuit within two years of a truck crash in Waterbury. If you file suit after the statutory deadline, the trial court can permanently dismiss your case. You should reach out to a Waterbury truck accident lawyer from The Flood Law Firm as soon as possible to preserve your rights to seek compensation through a lawsuit.

How Long Do Truck Accident Claims Take?

Truck accident claims can last anywhere from a few months to a couple of years, depending on:

• The nature of your accident injuries
• Whether you suffer any permanent impairments due to your injuries
• Whether you miss time from work
• The duration of your medical treatment and rehabilitation
• The complexity of the evidence in your case
• The number of people injured by the accident
• The number of liable parties
• Whether multiple at-fault parties contest their share of responsibility for the accident
• Whether you share any fault for the crash
• The available insurance coverage
• The speed of the insurance company’s investigation and the insurer’s responsiveness to communications
• Whether you need to file a lawsuit and the schedule imposed on your case

Will My Truck Accident Case Go to Court or Trial?

Truck accident claims typically settle rather than go to trial. However, you may need to pursue litigation if the trucking companies and their insurers deny liability for the accident, claim you share blame for the crash, or dispute the losses you suffered due to your injuries.

Do I Need a Lawyer if the Insurance Company Has Offered Me a Settlement?

You should consult with a truck accident lawyer from The Flood Law Firm before accepting an insurance settlement after a truck crash. Insurers offer quick compensation after a truck accident before an injured accident victim realizes the extent of their losses.

Our truck accident lawyers can review the terms of the insurance company’s settlement offer and advise you whether the offer provides fair compensation given the facts of your case and your injuries. Our attorneys can aggressively negotiate with insurers to maximize your settlement.

Contact The Flood Law Firm for a Free Consultation To Learn More About Your Claim

Get the legal representation you need to seek accountability and justice from the trucking companies after an accident in Waterbury. Reach out to a Waterbury personal injury lawyer. Call The Flood Law Firm today at (203) 575-1153 or fill out our contact form for a free, no-obligation case evaluation with our experienced Waterbury truck accident attorneys.

THE FLOOD LAW FIRM - WATERBURY OFFICE

144 Buckingham St
Waterbury, CT 06710
P: 203-575-1153