The number of large truck accidents varies from year to year. According to the National Safety Council, in 2019 there were 5,005 accidents where large trucks were involved in fatal crashes. The number of crashes was only a 2% increase from the previous year, 2018. However, the number of crashes in 2019 was a 43% increase since 2010.
Statistics from the National Safety Council:
Semi-truck accidents can have many causes. Sometimes, the driver is to blame. Other times, it may be the trucking company that is to blame – such as if the trucking company hasn’t properly maintained their trucks. It’s important to determine what caused your trucking accident because it will play a big part in your case.
Our firm will investigate your accident thoroughly to find out exactly what happened. If we can prove that the driver, the trucking company, or another related party was liable for the accident, we should be able to get the court to award you damages.
In our investigation, we may find one of the following to be true:
Truck drivers must have commercial driver’s licenses to show that they are professional drivers – qualified to handle a large truck safely. But truck drivers can make mistakes. They may be blatant mistakes, like breaking traffic laws. Or, they may be accidental, such as pushing themselves too far and not getting enough sleep. They may also be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Why Do You Need a Utah Truck Accident Attorney?
Even if you are considering filing a lawsuit after your truck accident, you may still be wondering if you need a lawyer. It is possible to file a case without a lawyer – but we don’t recommend it. And that’s not just because we are a Utah law firm. It’s because we want you to have the best chance of success. You deserve compensation for the accident. The best way to get that compensation is to hire an experienced truck accident attorney.
It makes sense to question whether you need a lawyer. They charge for their services, after all (although we only get paid if we win your case). Here are a few reasons with think hiring a lawyer is important.
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