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Large commercial trucks drive day and night on major highways, posing a threat to everyone’s safety. The major trucking routes of Interstates 95 and 81 are especially prone to serious tractor-trailer accidents. 18-wheelers travel from the ports of Hampton Roads to Roanoke and then western Virginia via the notorious Interstate 64. Whether you were in a collision with a truck along a major highway or on a county road, turn to our Virginia Beach truck accident lawyers for an injury team who fights for full compensation for your losses.

How Do Virginia Beach Truck Accidents Occur?

The trucking business is one of America’s most competitive industries. That competition pushes many trucking companies to place undue pressure on their employees, resulting in fatigued drivers.

Additionally, truckers carrying various kinds of cargo, such as coal from mines in the west and containers carried from ports in the east, take on a huge responsibility for carting their loads safely. If cargo is not loaded properly, it could shift in transit, and truck drivers may lose control of their vehicles. The truck’s massive size and weight can lead to devastating motor vehicle accidents.

In such tractor-trailer accidents, trucking companies can be held responsible for placing their drivers on impossible schedules, or improperly loading cargo onto the vehicle. The companies that maintain trucks may also be liable for allowing hazardous trucks out on the road when they knew dangers existed. Our Virginia Beach attorneys could help someone determine who may be legally negligent in their truck accident claim.

What Injuries May Occur in Collisions with Trucks?

When there is an accident involving a truck, more often than not the injuries are more severe than a typical car accident. This is why it is very important to get a Virginia Beach attorney involved right away, especially one who specializes in truck accidents. Oftentimes, we see injuries such as traumatic brain injuries, which affect cognitive skills, memory, speech and a whole host of other functions of the body. We also see a lot of broken bones in trucking accidents because of the weight of the vehicle involved.

Often, these types of injuries require surgeries and other significant medical treatment. When a small delivery truck, a commercial vehicle, or an 18-wheeler hits someone in a much smaller passenger car, the results can be devastating, leading to injuries such as:

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Head Injuries
Injuries to the head may affect the central nervous system and other bodily functions. Not always immediately apparent, head injuries include traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and concussions.
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Spinal Injuries

Catastrophic injuries to the spine affect more than mobility — they can alter your home life, employment and family dynamics and require lifelong, 24-hour care.

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Fatalities

Approximately 11 percent of all traffic fatalities involve commercial vehicle crashes. If a loved one was killed in an accident, you may have a wrongful death claim.

What Damages Are Available After a Virginia Beach Truck Accident?

When a driver gets in an accident with a tractor-trailer, the results can be devastating. Not only may the driver and his passenger suffer serious injuries, but the vehicle may sustain significant damage as well. Those injured are likely to have many questions about what to do after a truck accident and what they could receive compensation for. Once a claimant’s immediate safety and health concerns have been met, they should call us so we can begin fighting for fair compensation. Our Virginia Beach attorneys could help someone involved in a truck accident get compensation for:

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Medical bills
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Loss of wages
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Future lost income
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Pain and suffering
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Rehabilitation costs
Surgery
Treatment center costs
Hospital room
Reconstructive surgery costs
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Ask The Car Crash Experts - Who pays the damages in a truck accident?

Bailey Gifford, Personal Injury Lawyer

“It could be the person who was driving, but more likely than not, it’s going to be their company. The company, with a greater insurance policy, will be responsible for the actions of their employee, the driver.”

Why Should You Hire a Virginia Beach Truck Accident Attorney?

Whenever an accident with an 18-wheeler happens, motor carrier companies quickly send their own lawyers and investigators out to the scene of the accident. To even the playing field, you should reach out to one of our skilled Virginia Beach truck accident lawyers. Our team can diligently fight on your behalf and provide you with the legal advocacy that you deserve.

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