Semi Truck Crash Injury Attorneys
While many people call all large trucks "tractor trailers," or "18-wheelers," the terms actually refer to very specific type of vehicle. A tractor-trailer is a two-part truck. The cab is where the trailer is hooked behind to haul freight. Typically, the tractor will have either 6 or 10 wheels. An 18-wheeler refers to a 10-wheeled tractor hauling an 8-wheeled trailer.
This two-part construction is one of many things that can make tractor trailer accident cases so complex. It is typical for one party to own the cab and still another to own the trailer, forcing the victims of accident to conduct in-depth investigations to find every liable party. Often times, leasing agreements and independent contractor arrangements complicate matters even further.
Thorough and Extensive Preparation in Tractor Trailer and 18 Wheeler Cases
At Greenberg & Stone, P.A., our tractor trailer accident lawyers know the issues that matter and how to prepare for trial. We begin preparing for trial from the beginning of every case, taking steps to help our clients achieve the best possible results in truck accident litigation:
- We obtain training manuals and safety manuals from the trucking companies to determine whether the truck and its driver were abiding all rules and regulations.
- We access personnel files and medical files, searching them for past accident histories, recent work logs, substance abuse and other items that would show a driver was unqualified to be operating a commercial vehicle.
- We research the maintenance records for the truck and trailer involved. When were the tires inspected? When were the brakes checked? When was the engine serviced?
- We access driver logs and event data recorders often called "black boxes". This can give us a snapshot into what the truck was doing, and what was going on in the driver's mind, right before impact.
- We take pictures of the semi-truck crash scene, documenting skid marks and debris. We use this information to determine the speed of the vehicles before impact.
Holding Defendants Accountable for Tractor Trailer Accidents
Our approach helps us determine who exactly is responsible for your truck accident injury and hold those parties accountable. We are dedicated advocates of our clients, protecting their rights and providing them a voice in the courtroom.
We believe that our actions must speak louder than our words, so our attorneys lead by example through service to our community and our clients. We maintain a commitment to excellence and an unyielding devotion to our core principles, and will not stop until justice has been served.
If you have been injured in a tractor trailer accident, you should know that insurance company claims adjusters often start work immediately after an accident — often before police arrive on the scene. Even before any truck accident lawsuit is filed, they prepare for litigation.
Contact Greenberg & Stone, P.A.
To schedule a free and confidential consultation with a tractor trailer accident lawyer, call 866-296-1046 or e-mail Greenberg & Stone. We are headquartered in Florida and have the capability of handling cases nationwide through a network of associate law firms.
