Accidents Caused by Truck Driver Error/Inexperience Attorneys in Kent
Truck driver errors due to inexperience lead to many truck accidents each year throughout the U.S. In fact, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the majority of large truck crashes are due to driver errors.
If you suffered a severe injury due to a Kent driver error/inexperience, you could seek financial recovery for your losses. A Kent truck accident attorney at Herschensohn Law can help you pursue compensation after an accident with a negligent or inexperienced truck driver. Contact our office today at (206) 588-4344 to discuss your case during a free consultation.
At Herschensohn Law, we are committed to holding the responsible party fully accountable for your truck accident. Our Kent driver error/inexperience lawyer can:
- Discover who was at fault and liable for the crash
- Pursue the responsible party through insurance claims and a personal injury lawsuit
- Meet all state deadlines
- Collect relevant photographs, video, eyewitness statements, and medical records
- Request the truck driver’s employment records
- Take on all communication with relevant parties
- Represent your interests in negotiations with the trucking company, insurance carriers, and other responsible parties
- Advocate for you in the courtroom if a settlement cannot be reached
If you are injured in a trucking accident because of someone else’s inexperience or erroneous actions, you deserve assistance from an attorney. Our truck accident lawyer at Herschensohn Law has won millions in settlements and verdicts on behalf of our injury clients in Kent and the surrounding areas. We can bring that same energy and attention to your case.
Also, our team offers our help on a contingency-fee basis, so we don’t ask for payment up front, out of pocket, or by the hour. Our attorney only receives payment if we recover a settlement or verdict in your favor. You have nothing to lose when you hire us to take on your case.
According to the FMCSA, large trucks are often 20 to 30 times heavier than passenger vehicles, which means truck accidents are more likely to cause considerable injury and fatality. Truck crash victims often suffer catastrophic injuries such as spinal damage, paralysis, traumatic brain injury (TBI), loss of limbs, internal injuries, and broken bones.
Our attorney understands the toll a severe truck accident can take on you and your loved ones. We can help you pursue the maximum value of your losses, so you have the resources you need to recover from your financial, physical, and psychological injuries.
Damages we could seek include lost income, medical expenses, pain and suffering, emotional distress, disability, and mental anguish. Those who have lost a loved one to truck accident injuries may be able to recover the costs of the decedent’s funeral, burial services, and medical expenses.
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Accidents due to driver error and lack of experience may stem from the following:
- Following too closely
- Inattentive driving due to distractions inside or outside the vehicle or failure to observe situations
- Speeding or driving too fast in inclement weather, steep roads, and other dangerous conditions
- Driving out of lane or veering off the road
- Sideswiping vehicles traveling in the same direction
- Intersection accidents, such as failure to yield right of way or turning into another vehicle
- Driving while fatigued or falling asleep at the wheel
- Misjudging the speed, direction, or actions of other vehicles
- Rollover accidents due to excessive speed, veering out of lane, or misjudging turns
When someone else’s mistake causes your injuries, the responsible parties should be held accountable for their actions. We are not afraid to pursue large companies and international insurance carriers to achieve a fair settlement for your injuries.
There Are More Inexperienced Truck Drivers On the Road Since COVID-19
A major factor in truck accidents is the number of inexperienced commercial truck drivers on the road. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), truck drivers are in short supply and have yet to return to pre-COVID numbers. This has prompted freight companies to hire new, less experienced drivers to keep operations running smoothly.
A study from the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health found that drivers with less experience are less likely to have situational awareness and hazard perception. Even with full CDL certification, inexperienced truck drivers have higher crash rates.
While trucking companies cannot control the availability of experienced truckers, they can work to ensure that their employees have the necessary training to drive safely. If your truck accident was caused by an inexperienced driver’s errors, you could hold the trucking company liable for your injuries.
The Accident Is Not Always the Truck Driver’s Fault
Truck drivers can also crash due to another driver’s errors. Young and inexperienced drivers of passenger vehicles are less likely to understand the hazards of driving near large trucks. They may pass too closely, drive in the truck’s blind spot, or misjudge following distances.
Whether you were driving a truck or in a passenger vehicle, you can seek compensation for your injuries if they were due to someone else’s negligence. Our truck accident lawyer in Kent, WA, can review your case and help you decide your next steps.
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If you or someone you love suffered injuries in a truck collision because of someone’s inexperience, you can hold them accountable. Our Kent driver error/inexperience attorney can pursue justice and fair compensation for your truck accident injuries, so you have the resources you need to recover from your losses.
Call Herschensohn Law at (206) 588-4344. Don’t delay, as RCW 4.16.080 generally limits your time to bring a lawsuit to three years. The state won’t allow you to take action if you’re too late, so we encourage you to reach out to us today.
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After a worker was electrocuted on a construction site and suffered life-changing injuries, we fought and won on their behalf.
When a retired man was killed in a truck accident, we made sure his grieving family got fair compensation.
When a defective medical device harmed our client, we fought to ensure they had the financial compensation needed to recover.
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