Wilmington Truck Accident Attorney

Experienced Legal Team Fighting for Truck Accident Victims in North Carolina

Since commercial trucks such as big rigs and semi-trucks are massive in size and weight, a collision involving a smaller vehicle can be devastating. A truck accident often results in more property damage, as well as more catastrophic and fatal injuries. If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident, one of the most important steps you must take is to hire an experienced attorney to help you recover your entitled compensation.

At Daniel, Holoman & Associates, we can protect your rights and best interests throughout the legal process while you make the best possible recovery from your injuries. Partner Butler Daniel knows how trucking companies and their insurance carriers defend these cases, because he spent years early in his career defending them. Now he uses that inside knowledge to help injured people recover the compensation they deserve. With more than 35 years of combined experience, our legal team has helped secure over $100 million in settlements and verdicts on behalf of our clients.

Contact us today at (866) 380-2281 for a free consultation. Serving clients in North Carolina, Kentucky, and Tennessee.

Leading Causes of Truck Accidents

In order to succeed in a truck accident claim, you must prove that the truck driver or any other parties was responsible for causing the crash and your injuries. You must establish that the defendant had a duty of care to safely operate the truck and follow traffic laws, the defendant breached that duty of care, the breach directly led to the crash, and you suffered damages as a result of the wreck.

The following are some of the leading causes of truck crashes:

• Driver error – Considered the most common cause of truck crashes, truck drivers may driver recklessly or violate traffic laws. Common examples include distracted driving, drunk/drugged driving, fatigued driving, and reckless driving.
• Poorly maintained vehicles – Since trucks are on the road for days on end and travel thousands of miles per week, they must be properly inspected and maintained to ensure they are safe and durable to drive. Failure to conduct regular inspections and maintenance can lead to a wreck.
• Improperly loaded and overloaded cargo – If the cargo is improperly loaded, the contents on the truck may spill onto the road and strike other vehicles. In addition, not only may an overloaded truck result in a vehicle malfunction because of the weight, but it may also be against the law because of federal weight standards.
• Equipment failure – If a truck crash was caused by a defective truck or vehicle part, then the injured party may be able to seek damages through a product liability lawsuit against the manufacturer.

In many trucking collisions, there are several other parties who may be held liable.

Common parties involved in a truck accident include:

• The trucker
• The carrier or trucking company
• The truck owner
• The company leasing the truck or trailer
• The cargo loader or shipper
• The manufacturer of the truck, trailer, or parts

How Our Wilmington Truck Accident Attorneys Can Assist You

Having an experienced truck accident attorney by your side who will help to guide and support you is extremely valuable. Accidents can be a traumatic experience, especially accidents involving larger truck vehicles. Although our attorneys have helped many individuals struggling with the repercussions of a truck accident, we understand that each situation is unique, and make sure to treat each case as such. Our truck accident attorneys in Wilmington will take the time to thoroughly examine your case, and will have the skills and experience necessary to help you receive the maximum compensation that you rightfully deserve.

A truck accident attorney can help you in the following ways:

• Providing you with important legal guidance
• Addressing all of your questions and providing you with valuable answers
• Taking care of all the hefty paperwork involved with your case
• Offering you emotional support and reassurance
• Helping to eliminate stress levels as a result of your case
• Helping to save you time and money
• Preventing you from making costly mistakes throughout the process
• Maximizing your compensation amount
• Representing you and fighting for you in court

Schedule a Free Consultation Today

Our legal team can conduct a thorough accident investigation, gather and analyze evidence from the scene, negotiate with trucking companies and insurance companies, litigate your case, and maximize your entitled compensation. We are ready to fight for you immediately, so please reach out to our firm.

Suggested Reading:

• Common Causes of Trucking Accidents
• Are Distracted Driving Laws Different for Truckers?
• What is a Truck's "No-Zone?"
• Breakdown: Car Accidents vs. Trucking Accidents

If you or a loved one got in an accident involving a truck, don't wait. Contact our Wilmington truck accident lawyers to schedule your free initial consultation today, and discover how we can support your claim.