As one of the busiest port cities in the country, the Virginia Beach metro area sees thousands of semi-trucks and commercial vehicles on the highways and city streets each day. Although these roadway giants may seem gentle, they actually carry the potential to be extremely dangerous. A fully-loaded commercial semi-truck weighs about 80,000 pounds — compared to the 2,000-4,000 pounds of an average passenger vehicle. In a traffic accident between the two, the occupants of the smaller vehicle often experience devastating, sometimes fatal, injuries, while the trucker often has barely a scratch.
What can you do in the aftermath of a violent commercial truck accident? How can you pay for your medical care or other bills while you’re too injured to work? A truck accident settlement can cover the cost of all your necessary medical care and other losses – and a skilled Virginia Beach, VA, truck accident lawyer can help you get it. At Barney Injury Law, we represent the interests of people like you who were hurt in a truck accident. Our experience and resources are unmatched, and we’re ready to put them to work for you. Call us today for a free consultation.
What Does A Virginia Beach Truck Accident Lawyer Do?
Truck accident attorneys represent victims hurt in a crash with a commercial vehicle. These cases are often more complex than a “regular” crash involving two private drivers and require a depth of knowledge and experience that not all accident lawyers have. We do.
Our legal team is ready to advocate for you even in the most complicated truck accident claims. Often, these cases have multiple defendants, not just the driver. The trucking company the driver is hauling for may be partly liable for the collision, as could the cargo loaders, truck mechanics, or rig manufacturers. We develop strong cases against each liable party in your area, holding them each accountable for the harm their negligence caused.
Getting The Compensation You Deserve After Semi Accident
Truck accidents are also more complicated than other types of accident claims simply because the extent of the injuries is usually so great. Many people may require surgery or invasive medical procedures to recover their abilities, including being able to walk again. Some people may never return to the state they were in before the accident and require care in a nursing home or modifications to their home or vehicle.
Your ability to work and provide for yourself is often impacted, as well. You may be out of work for months; a settlement can cover all the missed wages from that time. We also consider your pain and suffering, and emotional trauma from the wreck and demand fair compensation for these intangible yet still valuable losses as part of your settlement.
Our Attorneys Want To Hear Your Story
Have you or a loved one been hurt in a semi-truck collision in Virginia Beach? You could be eligible for a large settlement, and the Barney Injury Law team is ready to help you demand it. From start to finish, we work tirelessly on your behalf, advising you at each step of the legal process and handling all matters related to your claim, including communicating with the other party and their insurance company. We offer a free consultation with a compassionate Virginia Beach truck accident lawyer, so call us today!
