Understanding Why You Need a Nebraska Truck Accident Lawyer After Your Car Crash
Any collision can be overwhelming and frightening. Yet when you’re involved in a wreck with a semi, tanker, or any other large commercial vehicle, additional issues come into play. Injuries are often more severe, determining liability among multiple parties can be confusing, and securing evidence requires many stages. These and other elements make it different from a standard car accident.
When you’re involved in a truck accident, it’s critical to turn to lawyers who have considerable expertise in this area. Fortunately, Beck & Beck Attorneys have the experience you can trust. We know how to handle all the details to prove your personal injury claim while you focus on recovery. Contact our Nebraska truck accident lawyers today to explore your options and fight for maximum compensation.
4 Key Reasons You Need a Truck Accident Lawyer
The most recent data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) reported more than 500,000 non-fatal truck accidents and over 5,000 truck accident fatalities—demonstrating that a truck accident can happen to anyone.
While your first thought to hire a car accident lawyer makes good sense, if they don’t have experience with commercial truck collisions, you might be at a disadvantage. Here are some reasons why.
1. Severity of Injuries
The average tractor-trailer weighs 20–30 times more than a standard car and, when traveling at 55 mph, requires the length of at least two football fields to come to a safe stop. This means the sheer force of impact is far more intense, resulting in more tragic injuries such as brain trauma, multiple fractures, spinal cord damage, or even paralysis. There’s also a greater chance of wrongful death.
2. Numerous Factors of Negligence
To build a strong case for compensation after such a devastating crash requires a lot of investigation. There are many contributing factors, such as:
- Truck driver fatigue
- Truckers speeding or engaging in other unsafe behaviors to meet delivery deadlines
- Slippery roads or inclement weather
- Cargo incidents, such as:
- Improperly loaded or overloaded cargo
- Release of hazardous material
- Shifts in cargo during transit
- Operator inexperience or insufficient training
- Lack of safety checks or standard operating procedures
3. Multiple Parties May Be at Fault
The transportation industry has multiple facets, so it’s possible that other entities may be responsible for your truck collision. This isn’t always the case in a standard car crash.
At Beck & Beck, we know exactly how to peel back the layers of a truck accident investigation, assessing the liability of other potential parties, such as:
- A trucking company’s unsafe policies, improper training, inadequate vehicle maintenance, and other negligent practices.
- Cargo loading companies that failed to follow regulations for weight, height, and security requirements.
- Parts manufacturers that issued faulty brakes, tires, and other components.
4. Complex Regulations in the Trucking Industry
FMCSA hours of service violations, commercial vehicle markings, rear-end and side protection standards, and other guidelines might also play an important role in truck accident cases.
How Beck & Beck Can Help With Your Nebraska Truck Crash
At Beck & Beck, we’re down-to-earth, hard-working people like you, and don’t want corporate truck companies to take advantage of you or get away with not providing a proper settlement for medical bills. lost wages, and more.
Not only do we know the truck laws and federal regulations inside and out, we care about our clients. Since auto accident law is all we do, we’ll handle everything from start to finish—asking the right questions, pursuing all essential evidence, evaluating the full extent of your damages, and determining liability. Our team will fight for maximum compensation in your case by negotiating with insurance companies or, if that doesn’t provide the right outcome, representing you in court.