Trucking Accidents

Truck accidents are tragic events that could often be avoided if truck drivers and the companies that employ them followed the federal regulations designed to improve truck safety. Many trucking accidents are preventable with the company’s adherence to federal safety regulations.

Seeking Justice After a Commercial Vehicle Accident

If you were in an accident caused by a commercial vehicle, such as a tractor-trailer or 18-wheeler, Lyons & Lyons is here to assist in your pursuit of accountability and fair compensation. Our expertise covers all types of commercial vehicle accidents, and we’re adept at untangling the complexities these cases often present. We are committed to a resolution that supports your journey forward.

Why Choose Lyons & Lyons?

Our team of four personal injury lawyers, with a combined experience of over 150 years, is committed to delivering the clarity and resolution you need following a trucking or other serious accident. Our goal is to provide attentive, personalized legal service beyond mere representation. We’re here to amplify your voice against any opponent, regardless of their size and resources, ensuring you cannot be overlooked. Our efforts are aimed not just at navigating the legal aftermath but at fostering a sense of renewal and safety. We lay the groundwork for meaningful progress and healing.

Schedule a Consultation with an Experienced Trucking Accident Attorney Today

We use targeted strategies to obtain damages for past and future medical bills, lost income, emotional distress, and pain and suffering. If you have lost a family member in a trucking accident, we can file a wrongful death suit on your behalf. We represent individuals injured in all commercial vehicle accidents and pursue the best possible outcome. We take on cases involving:

Driver Error
Driver Fatigue
Aggressive Driving Behavior
DUI/DWI
Regulatory Violations
Unsafe Weather or Road Conditions
Unlicensed or Insufficiently Trained Drivers
Truck Rollovers and Jackknifes
Oversized Trucks
Overloaded or Improperly Loaded Trucks
Tire Blowouts
Brake Failure
Negligent Truck Maintenance
Mechanical Defects

A Commercial Trucking Accident Can involve Multiple Sources of Liability

The trucking industry is subject to comprehensive federal and state regulations to make commercial trucking as safe as possible, given the inherently dangerous nature of having large, powerful vehicles on the road with much smaller vehicles. These regulations involve truck drivers, the companies they work for, maintenance personnel, cargo loaders, training officers, truck manufacturers, and other parties. When there is a trucking accident, we are dealing with much more than the driver.

Holding Negligent Parties Responsible after a Trucking Accident

Successfully obtaining accountability and recovering full damages on behalf of our clients involves competent legal representation, trusted expert testimony, and perseverance:

Consultation:

The first step in any case is meeting with you, learning about what happened, and evaluating the legal options for your case.

Evidence:

Next, we gather all records and evidence on the trucking accident, such as accident reports, photos, witness statements, medical records, the truck driver’s logbook, maintenance records, GPS data, electronic logging device data (a trucking equivalent to an airplane’s black box), etc.

Investigation:

Using the evidence gathered, accident reconstruction, and the help of experts in the various fields involved in each specific case, we can determine what caused your injuries.

Liability:

Once the cause of the accident is established by evidence, we identify the party or parties liable for that accident.

Negligence:

Subsequent to determining liability is proving that negligence caused the trucking accident and the injuries or fatalities. Negligence can be recklessness (such as “road rage” or DUI), violation of trucking laws and regulations, defective parts, or any other duty of care for ensuring the safe operation of the truck and those around it.

Damages:

Our attorneys accurately calculate all damages suffered. In cases of gross and severe negligence, seeking punitive damages that may be applicable to prevent the same harmful acts from occurring in the future.

Contact Lyons & Lyons to Ensure Your Rights are Protected

We are passionate about helping people nationwide who are dealing with serious injuries or the loss of a loved one after a trucking accident. Contact our offices to schedule a free initial consultation on your case and see what we can do to protect your rights and get justice for you and your family.