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Law Office of Paul Hogan, LLC has effectively
represented the victims and families whose lives
have been forever changed by tractor trailer
accidents. The Highway Traffic Safety
Administration estimates that up to 30 percent of
deaths, and 70% percent of the injuries, are
directly attributable to fatigued truck drivers.
If you or a family member has been injured in a
big-rig trucking accident caused by another's
reckless or negligent behavior, you may be
entitled to file a claim against the party at
fault. Our attorneys have in-depth knowledge of
trucking industry regulations and the experience
in victims' rights to present the most successful
claims for our clients. As a personal injury or
wrongful death client, we can help you to receive
compensation that includes medical costs, loss of
income, pain and suffering and other losses
associated with a large truck accident. The legal
team at the Law Office of Paul Hogan, LLC believes
that achieving justice on behalf of the injured
victim is the highest and best expression of the
art of practicing law.
There are an estimated 500,000 tractor trailer
accidents each year nationwide. In 2002, the
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
(FMCSA) reported 130,000 injuries and nearly 5,000
deaths related to large truck accidents. One in
every eight traffic fatalities is attributed to
collisions with tractor trailers, also known as
eighteen wheelers. When the average passenger
vehicle weighing 3,596 pounds confronts a
commercial tractor trailer weighing as much as
80,000 pounds, the outcome is inevitable. The
truck driver usually escapes with minor injuries
while the occupants of the passenger vehicle are
seldom as lucky - they are either seriously
injured or die. Even with these frightening
scenarios and statistics, powerful trucking
industry lobbyists continue to call for the
weakening of truck safety rules and regulations to
reap a higher profit.
There are many causes of tractor-trailer
accidents including:
- Driver fatigue
- Negligence
- Tire blowouts
- Improper loading
- Sudden braking
- Drug and alcohol use
- Repeated driving violations
While insurance is designed to cover some
costs, it cannot address all the economic damage
that a vehicle related accident may cause.
Sometimes in truck collisions the insurance
company will deny a claim to protect the driving
record of the truck driver. Truckers must follow
specific State and Federal regulations. It is
important to retain a law firm that understands
these regulations. Whether it's your insurance
company or the guilty party's, insurance is a
business whose goal is to limit their costs. Since
a team of investigators, adjustors and lawyers
work for the insurance company to minimize their
payout, you need the representation of a skilled
personal injury attorney who will work to ensure
that your needs are met. The attorneys at The Law
Office of Paul Hogan, LLC will argue and negotiate
on your behalf to receive damages to compensate
for medical expenses, lost income, property damage
and physical/mental pain and suffering. If your
accident was due to a defective vehicle (or
component), we are experienced at litigating with
manufacturers for settlement in product liability
claims.
If you have been hurt or lost a loved one in an
accident involving a tractor trailer, semi or
other large truck, you need the help of attorneys
who have the experience and resources to ensure
you receive the fairest compensation. Under the
Statute of Limitations, there is a limited time
window in which to file a claim. Please contact us
at our office toll free at
1(800)426-6129 via our online
form. |
