Connecticut Truck Accident Attorney

Truck Accident Compensation in Connecticut

In Connecticut, truck crash victims can seek compensation from the at-fault parties in the accident. Compensatory damages may come from insurance settlements or a truck accident lawsuit against those responsible. 

While nobody can predict the outcome of a truck accident claim, a Connecticut truck accident lawyer can help you fight for a settlement that covers the full scope of your losses. Damages you can recover in a truck crash claim include: 

• Medical expenses, including hospital stays, procedures, transportation, medical equipment, and prescription drugs
• Lost income, including lost wages, diminished income capacity, and lost business
• Property loss, including personal property and vehicle repair and replacement
• Pain and suffering, both mental and physical
• Emotional distress
• Reduced quality of life
• Loss of enjoyment

The losses you suffer in a truck accident are unique and deeply personal. Our compassionate law firm partners can help you assess your losses and file a personal injury claim to recover appropriate damages. 

Wrongful Death in a Connecticut Truck Accident

Truck accidents are often fatal due to the extreme difference in size and weight between commercial vehicles and passenger vehicles. If you lost someone you love in a collision with a large truck, you have our sincere condolences. We understand that financial compensation cannot make up for the loss of an important person in your life. 

Our law firm partners’ wrongful death lawyers can help you seek justice for the loss of your loved one through a wrongful death claim. Such claims can help reduce the financial burden of your loss by covering funeral and burial expenses, medical bills, lost income, and other related damages. 

Contact The Goldwater Law Firm today. We can address any of your concerns, explain your legal options, and connect you to one of our law firm partners near you.

Determining Fault in a Connecticut Truck Accident Case

Following a truck crash in Connecticut, you could recover compensation from more than one party. For example, the insurance carrier for the truck’s cab may be different from the trailer’s insurer. Similarly, the trucking company and operator may share some responsibility for the collision.

Our law firm partners conduct a thorough investigation into your truck accident to establish how it occurred and determine all the parties responsible. Common causes of Connecticut commercial truck crashes include: 

Fatigued Driving

Commercial truck drivers in the U.S. must meet regulatory requirements for hours of service, as established by the Federal Motor Carrier Highway Safety Administration (FMCSA). These regulations limit the hours a truck driver can be on the road between breaks. 

Drivers who violate these hours can cause a truck accident, but their employer can also be responsible. If, for example, the delivery schedule or shipping policies do not allow for sufficient rest, the trucking company could be liable for an accident caused by a fatigued employee.

Driving While Intoxicated

Drivers who operate their trucks under the influence of drugs and alcohol can cause serious accidents on Connecticut’s roads and highways. Alcohol and drugs can compromise a driver’s ability to make sound decisions and slow their reaction time, leading to severe, life-threatening crashes. 

Inattentive or Distracted Driving

Drivers texting, talking on the phone, or fiddling with controls may take their eyes off the road. Even a moment of inattention or distraction can have devastating consequences. Distracted truck drivers may overlook smaller vehicles or fail to see changes in traffic flow before it is too late. They may also miss vital traffic signs and signals when looking away from the road. 

Poor Training or Inadequate Licensing

Truck drivers are in high demand across the shipping industry. This demand can sometimes prompt companies to hire drivers without thoroughly vetting them first. Although truck operators are responsible for maintaining their own commercial driver’s license (CDL), trucking companies are still responsible for ensuring drivers receive adequate training. If they fail to do so, the company could be liable for any accidents that occur because of inexperienced or untrained drivers.

Aggressive Driving and Speeding

Truck drivers who operate over the posted speed limit or drive too fast for conditions can be liable for accidents they cause. They can also be responsible for accidents they cause when passing illegally, tailgating, and engaging in other aggressive behaviors. 

However, truck companies could also be responsible if the driver is on an unreasonably tight schedule. The trucker’s employer could also be held accountable if the driver has a prior record of aggressive or dangerous driving. 

Connecticut Truck Accident Lawyers Who Care

At The Goldwater Law Firm, we connect injured clients with compassionate attorneys throughout the United States. We are one of the most widely recognized law firms in the United States, and we maintain a gold standard when it comes to our law firm partners. 

When you work with our co-counsel, you can expect empathetic, respectful legal representation from people who understand your situation. We and our law firm partners are dedicated to justice. We refuse to sit back and watch victims lose money while giant corporations and insurance companies rake in the profits. 

To help injury victims seek justice, we maintain strategic partnerships with some of the country’s most successful law firms. We also have an extensive network of specialists and experts in various industries, including healthcare and accident reconstruction.  

Comprehensive Legal Services From Dedicated Truck Accident Attorneys in Connecticut

The Goldwater Law Firm and its law firm partners offer free consultations for truck accident victims in Connecticut. When you call us, we will connect you with a truck accident attorney who will hear your story and discuss your legal options.

If you partner with our co-counsel, you receive full legal services on a contingency fee basis. That means you pay nothing for our law firm partners’ legal representation until they win a final settlement or verdict. If they don’t win, you pay nothing for legal services. 

Our co-counsel offers comprehensive legal assistance, including: 

• Managing all communication related to your truck accident claim
• Compiling documents and gathering evidence to prove fault and establish damages
• Negotiating with insurance carriers, trucking companies, and opposing counsel
• Filing a lawsuit within the statute of limitations
• Representing you in court if your case goes to trial

Every truck accident claim is different. Some settle out of court, while others must go to trial to establish a fair settlement. Our law firm partners understand this is one of the hardest challenges you have ever faced. They are here to help you navigate the complex legal process every step of the way. 

Timing Is Crucial When Filing a Truck Accident Lawsuit in Connecticut

Truck accident claims often address severe injuries and complicated liability claims. Timely claim filing and evidence gathering are especially crucial. In Connecticut, you typically have two years to file a lawsuit against the at-fault party. This time limit can vary, and it can go quickly when you are coping with severe injuries or the loss of someone you love.

Contacting an attorney right after the accident benefits your case in several ways. First, it allows your lawyer to recover time-sensitive evidence of the accident scene and gather witness statements while the accident is still fresh in their minds. 

Secondly, early notification gives your lawyer time to establish fault, build a case, and file a lawsuit within the allotted two years. That way, you don’t lose your chance for compensation. 

Finally, prompt lawsuit filing shows the trucking company and insurance carriers that you are serious about securing a fair settlement. This action can prompt the at-fault party to offer fair settlement terms earlier in the legal process rather than waiting to see if you will cave to pressure over time.