Dunn, Nc Truck Accident Lawyer You Can Trust In Harnett County

We investigate tractor-trailer accidents and other types of truck crashes

Truck accidents caused by commercial truck drivers in Dunn, North Carolina demand strong legal action. If you or a loved one was hurt in a crash caused by a tractor-trailer, delivery truck, or another large commercial vehicle, it’s critical that you talk to a lawyer right away. That way, you can learn more about all the available legal options.

We can help you every step of the way at Brent Adams & Associates. Our dedicated Dunn personal injury attorneys have years of experience dealing with commercial truck accidents in Dunn and throughout Harnett County. As a result, we know what evidence to look for after an accident. We know how to deal with trucking companies. We’re familiar with the state and federal laws that apply to such crashes, including Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations. That’s why we have such a strong track record of success. Case results matter here.

Why do truck accidents happen?

Accidents caused by commercial truck drivers often occur because the driver was doing something reckless or negligent. Other times, it’s because of mistakes made by companies responsible for properly maintaining the truck or its contents. Examples include:

• Distracted driving, including texting while driving even though it’s against the law nationwide for drivers with a commercial driver’s license (CDL).
• Speeding on busy highways like I-95 or downtown city streets in Dunn.
• Falling asleep at the wheel late at night on highways like I-95 often used by long-haul truckers driving tractor-trailers cross country.
• Mistakes made by inexperienced truck drivers, resulting in a rollover or jackknife accident on sharp curves or during hazardous weather conditions.
• Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, resulting in a head-on collision on East Cumberland Street or another busy road.
• Poor truck maintenance, including accidents caused by defective brakes, tire blowouts, or other mechanical problems.
• Trucks not loaded properly, resulting in the contents of the truck shifting during transit. This causes the truck to become unstable and roll over or tip over onto other vehicles.

These are just a few examples of why commercial truck accidents often occur. Whatever the cause of your crash, an experienced lawyer can investigate your accident and build the strongest possible legal case in support of your injury claim.

Who pays for my accident expenses?

Like other motor vehicle accidents in North Carolina, the at-fault party is responsible for paying for the accident-related expenses of people injured in a truck accident. What’s different about truck accidents is there can often be more than one at-fault party. As a result, more than one person or company may be responsible for paying for your accident. Such parties may include:

• The truck driver who caused your crash.
• The trucking company the driver works for.
• The company that owns the tractor-trailer’s cab or trailer.
• The company responsible for maintaining the truck.
• The company that loaded the truck, especially if the truck was loaded improperly.
• The company that packaged the contents in the truck, especially if the packaging came loose and caused the truck to become unstable and overturn.
• The insurance companies for all of these companies.

The stakes are high in many truck accident cases. Your accident claim may be worth thousands of dollars or significantly more. Insurance companies and trucking companies know this. That’s why they will often do everything they can to pay you as little as possible. This is why you must have an experienced lawyer on your side, standing up for your rights.

What are my options?

Often, there are several options available to people injured in an accident caused by a commercial truck driver. Such options often include:

• Accept a settlement offer from the at-fault party.
• Ask for more money and negotiate a better settlement offer.
• File a lawsuit or take other legal action, especially if the at-fault party or its insurance company acted in bad faith.

If you decide to file a lawsuit, keep in mind that you only have three years from the date of your accident to take legal action in North Carolina. But don’t wait that long. That’s because important evidence related to your truck accident can be destroyed much sooner. This includes the truck driver’s Hours of Service (HOS) logs and data from the truck’s black box, also known as an event data recorder (EDR) or electronic control module (ECM). The HOS logs and EDR both include information about how many hours the driver was on the road before the crash. The black box also includes the speed the truck was traveling at the time of the crash and if the truck driver slowed down before the collision.

An experienced attorney can demand access to such important information from the trucking company. If they refuse to cooperate, your lawyer can take legal action to make sure such important evidence is not destroyed.

Demand justice after your Dunn truck accident. Contact us.

Commercial truck accidents can be complicated legal cases. This is why it’s critical that you have an experienced attorney on your side, building the strongest possible legal case. Our lawyers know how to handle such complex cases in Dunn and throughout Harnett County. We know the law. We understand how the legal system works. We don’t back down in the face of insurance companies or trucking companies. We take them on and demand the money you deserve.

Make sure you have a lawyer on your side focused on fighting for your rights. Contact us and schedule your free case evaluation at our Dunn law firm. We can investigate your crash and demand the money you deserve for your truck accident claim.