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Truck Accident Questions

Truck Accident Questions – When a life-altering injury occurs, it can affect more than just the injured party. Permanent damage can lead to a difficult life for both the victim and the victim’s family, as well. There are many different ways that a personal injury may occur, and most of them happen suddenly, without notice. Few people know exactly what to do in order to recover compensation after a serious accident. That is why you must not wait when hiring an Alaskan personal injury lawyer.

What Is A Large Truck

A common truck accident question – A large truck as defined in this fact sheet is any medium or heavy truck, excluding buses and motor homes, with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) greater than 10,000 pounds. These large trucks include both commercial and non-commercial vehicles. In 2021 seventy-one percent of the large trucks involved in fatal traffic crashes were heavy trucks

Statistics in America

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2021 5,788 people died in trucking accidents. Additionally, large trucking accidents injured another 154,993 people. Finally, at least 523,796 large trucks generated police-reported traffic crashes nationwide during 2021. This raises a lot of truck accident questions.

This is a serious reality plaguing our country. With far too many innocent victims suffering at the hands of negligent commercial truck drivers. If you were injured, or you have recently lost a loved on it a devastating trucking accident, please contact Johnson Law, P.C. We will answer your truck accident questions. Secure the experienced Alaska injury lawyer you deserve working on your side. Our firm will do whatever it takes to answer your truck accident questions to recover the compensation you deserve for the accident and subsequent injuries or death.

Alaska experienced nine trucking accident deaths in 2022, the fewest among all U.S. states, according to the National Safety Council. While Alaska has fewer large truck crash fatalities compared to other states, the Seward Highway, a busy, narrow road, poses significant safety concerns due to unpredictable weather, potential for landslides, and avalanches. Alaskans need answers to their truck accident questions.

Frequently Asked Truck Accident Questions

What is a "Commercial" Truck?

A commercial truck is something which is used for transporting some form of commercial goods, often used for business. These would include the large eighteen-wheeler trucks, tractor trailers, any type of delivery truck, tanker trucks as well as any other fright truck on the road. If you are hit by one of these vehicles, due to their size, the accident and subsequent injuries may be severe.

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If I was the Victim of a Trucking Accident, who Should I sue for My Injuries?

Depending on the many associated factors of the accident, there are a few possibilities available for liability. In some cases there may be multiple people or companies at fault, in which case you may be able to recover damages from each of them. The possible options may include: the driver himself, the owner of the truck, the company who rented out/leased the truck, a truck/parts manufacturer, or the freight loader/shipper for the cargo on the truck. Whether it is one or multiple responsible parties, having a truck accident attorney is crucial in order to fight for the damages you deserve after your injury.

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What are Common Causes of Truck Accidents?<

Causes of trucking accidents can vary, however fatigued drivers are among the more common because of their long hours and extended periods of time they are on the roads. Other causes may include unsafe passing, inability to safety drive large vehicle, auto part malfunctions, unrealistic schedules for drivers (leads to exhaustion and dangerous driving/speeding), distracted drivers, drunk drivers and many others.

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I was Forced to Miss Work Because an Injury After a Truck Driver Hit My Car, can I Receive Compensation?

By hiring a skilled attorney, our team can help prove the negligence of the truck driver and fight for compensation for you injury not only including the lost wages, but also medical costs, property damage, pain and suffering, etc. It is worth pursing legal action, be sure to contact us as soon as possible.

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If I was Injured in a Truck Accident, Should I Contact an Attorney?

After being involved in any form of traffic accident having the skill and guidance of a legal professional is highly encouraged. At Johnson & Associates, PC we have years of experience assisting clients to receive the compensation they deserve after being wrongfully injured in an accident caused by a negligent truck driver. We understand what is at stake and we want to help you fight the responsible parties for the damages that are rightfully yours. This will include the any costs associated with the accident, as well as suffering and treatment that may occur down the road because of your injury. Please contact us today for an Alaskan personals injury lawyer you can rely on! We offer a free case evaluation as well that you can fill out online.

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