18 Wheeler accident and death lawyers

Kelley|Witherspoon, LLP has represented individuals in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Ohio, Missouri, Texas and nationwide in auto and trucking accidents. Thousands were killed in 2006 as a result of trucking accidents according to the United States Department of Transportation. Over 100,000 persons were injured in the same year as a result of trucking collisions. Our litigation history has shown that many of these collisions involve aggravating factors such as excessive work hours, drug use, speeding or other factors.

Automobile and trucking accidents result in death and injury to thousands of people on our nation's roadways every year. The National Center for Statistics and Analysis (NHTSA) estimates 117 people died daily as a result of motor vehicle crashes in 2006. In addition, it the NHTSA also estimated 5.9 million auto accidents occurred in 2006, with 2.6 million persons claiming injury.

Immediately after an accident involving a commercial vehicle or truck, insurers and company attorneys immediately work to protect the rights of their driver. At Kelley|Witherspoon, LLP we move aggressively to protect the rights of our clients by securing witness statements, ensuring no evidence is destroyed, and hiring the right investigators and experts to establish liability in our favor. In addition, at the close of matters, our firm is experienced in working with multiple insurers to ensure the right dynamics exist between our clients, initial policies, and policies providing excess coverage.

At Kelley|Witherspoon, LLP we also ensure our clients seek all necessary medical attention as soon as possible. This eliminates negligent drivers and their insurers from later arguing the injury occurred elsewhere. Our firm will evaluate your case free of charge. In addition, you will not pay any fees or costs unless your attorney recovers money for you by judgment or settlement. Before you file an accident claim or lawsuit, contact the lawyers at Kelley|Witherspoon, LLP for information.

There are many reasons why 18-wheeler accidents are so catastrophic. The pressure for speed and efficiency by the trucking companies and the deregulation of the industry are both major factors - 18-wheeler drivers are typically required to work long hours with little or no sleep. Large trucks consistently break the speed limit in order to deliver goods quickly - adding fuel to an already dangerous fire. The sheer size of an 18-wheeler makes for a massive impact and hinders the ability of the truck to make sudden stops. The results are too often fatal.

Hit or injured by an 18-wheeler

If you have survived being hit or injured by an 18-wheeler accident only to be left with expensive and painful injuries, you deserve help. An experienced accident attorney can help you maximize the reparations that you receive for your suffering.

Big Rig Trucking Accidents Lawyer Kelley Witherspoon, big rig accidents have increased each year as unsafe driving, oversized loads and various other treacherous practices put the public and the truck operators in danger. Because of the commercial greed and pressure from trucking companies to deliver goods as quickly as possible, as well as the deregulation of the trucking industry, these type of accidents account for one of every eight traffic fatalities. This intense sense of urgency proves to be a deadly one - federal crash statistics have determined that 20% of big rig accidents are due to excessive speed.

Big rig accidents are especially dangerous for vehicles nearby. Due to the large size of trucks, a trucking accident can greatly endanger the lives of other smaller vehicles unnecessarily when truck operators fail to consider proper trucking accident prevention. In fact, most of the deaths and injuries involve the passengers of vehicles; truck drivers usually escape trucking accidents with little or no personal injury.

There are unique laws and regulations that are designed specifically to protect motorists from the negligent actions of truck drivers and trucking companies, but fault must be aggressively proven. It's extremely important to have an experienced and knowledgeable attorney who can meticulously scrutinize all of the records and logs leading up to the accident in order to prove the driver's negligence. Click on your state to find a big rig truck accident lawyer in your state or city or simply begin to fill out the free case review form today.

If you or a loved one has suffered injuries as a result of a 18 Wheeler accident contact a Texas bus collision lawyer today at Kelley Witherspoon.

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