Wrongful Death from Truck Accident
Truck accidents are life-altering and catastrophic. It is even more devastating when a truck accident results in wrongful death. The loss of a loved one is always difficult and following an accident, you may not know where to turn. An experienced personal injury lawyer can help you during this exceedingly stressful and confusing time.
If you or a loved one has been injured or suffered a wrongful death in an accident due to another driver’s negligence, we at 844 See Mike are here for you every step of the way to ensure that your rights are protected, and you are fully compensated for your injuries and losses.
Causes of Wrongful Death Truck Accidents
Thousands of truck accidents occur yearly and surprisingly, driver error was not a major contributing factor to wrongful death truck accidents. According to a study by the Department of Transportation (DOT), the majority of these accidents are due to external forces and distracted driving. Some other causes of wrongful death truck accidents include:
- Tire blowouts
- Driver fatigue
- Inclement weather
- Poor road conditions
- Overloaded or spilled cargo
- Rollover or jackknifing
- Lane changing
- Truck malfunction
- Speeding
- Tailgating
- Lane changes
The majority of truck accidents involve multiple vehicles and the resulting deaths are often occupants of smaller passenger vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists.
Liability in Wrongful Death Truck Accidents
Most people would believe the truck driver would be completely liable in a wrongful death truck accident. However, this is not always the case. If a truck driver works for a trucking company, they could also be found liable for damages following an accident.
Trucking companies often place pressure on their drivers to complete runs as quickly as possible, often pushing their drivers to violate DOT rules and regulations created to keep others on the roadway safe.
The lawyers at 844 See Mike can review your case and determine if the trucking company was also at fault due to some of the following actions:
- The trucking company did not properly train the driver.
- The trucking company knowingly hired a driver with traffic violations or a substance abuse problem.
- The trucking company did not properly maintain the truck or used defective truck parts.
- The trucking company pressured the driver to forgo federally-mandated rest breaks.
- The truck was overloaded.
Wrongful Death Lawsuits
By law, surviving family members can file a claim or lawsuit for financial compensation for the loss of their loved one and to hold those parties responsible for the accident accountable for their actions. While each truck accident case is unique, survivors may be entitled to the following:
- Medical bills for treatment before their loved one’s death
- Lost wages during treatment
- Lost future wages
- Pain and suffering of the deceased
- Funeral and burial costs
- Pain, suffering, anxiety, and grief of the surviving family members
- Punitive damages for reckless and egregious behavior
Determining the exact compensation you may be entitled to is difficult, but an experienced personal injury lawyer at 844 See Mike can estimate your possible compensation by considering the following:
- What did the loss of your loved one cost you?
- Did your loved one suffer prior to their passing?
- How did the loss of your loved one affect your life?
We at 844 See Mike understand this is a difficult time for you, but we can help support you through this process.
We at 844 See Mike are proud to serve our fellow citizens in personal injury cases, especially when you or a loved one has been injured in a trucking accident, and we are fully committed to protecting your rights and ensuring that the other party is held legally accountable when negligence occurs. We will fight until the very end to ensure that you are fully compensated for all injuries and losses resulting from the accident, including medical expenses, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering, and you won’t owe us a dime for our services.
We see you as a person, not just a client – and that makes us better at what we do. We listen. We learn your story. And, as we help you get the money you deserve, we go above and beyond in a way most law firms never could and never would. Because we’re not just lawyers. And you’re not just a client. We’re friends, neighbors, family. We’re all people and here at 844 See Mike, we put People, First.
Helping our clients is about counseling, advocating, and ultimately solving problems. With years of experience successfully representing the people, not the powerful, we will take care of the insurance adjusters, your medical bills, your property damage, your lost wages, and monitor your treatment so you can focus on healing and getting your life back to normal. Our unique formula has earned us over 900 outstanding client reviews on our website, an A+ BBB rating, and over 120 five-star reviews on Google. Call 888-572-0176, e-mail us at michael@agrusslawfirm.com or schedule a meeting with us here. We’re here 24/7.
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