Connecticut Truck Accident Attorneys

Every truck accident has the potential to be catastrophic. Strict federal regulations have been created in order to keep these trucking accidents from ever happening. When one does happen, it is likely that those regulations were violated.

Because trucks on the road are so massive, injuries from truck accidents are often disabling or fatal. If your life has changed the Connecticut truck accident attorneys at Polito & Harrington can help you prepare for the future.

Reach out to Polito & Harrington, LLC, today for your free consultation at (860) 447-3300 to discuss how we can make the most of your truck accident claim and seek justice for you.

Highly Qualified Injury Lawyers Handling Serious Truck Accident Injuries Cases In CT & RI

Our truck accident injury attorneys in Waterford - New London, CT have over 45 years of combined experience in the practice of personal injury law. CT & RI injury lawyer, Humbert Polito has been recognized as a Connecticut Super Lawyer since 2006 and CT injury lawyer, James Harrington has been selected by the research team at Super Lawyers as a Connecticut Rising Star in 2013, 2014 and 2015. They handle all truck accident injury cases in CT & RI, working one–on–one with each client. As a result, we frequently receive referrals to handle the most complex cases involving severe truck accident injuries:

• Wrongful death
• Brain and spinal cord injury
• Amputations
• Broken bones and injured joints

What Makes a Semi–Truck Crash?

For most truck accidents, the cause is rooted in negligence either on the part of the truck driver or the trucking company. Was the driver tired from working too many hours? Did the truck receive routine inspections? Was the truck properly maintained? We conduct a thorough investigation to find out precisely what went wrong. We have a number of experts that have worked with us over the years in analyzing the defects in the trucks that caused the accidents.

We strongly recommend that you find a CT or RI truck accident injury lawyer as soon as possible, even if it is not with our Waterford - New London, CT personal injury firm. The insurance company is already building a case. The longer you wait, the greater the chance that important information will be lost.

We will work hard to hold people and companies responsible for injuries caused by their carelessness.

Polito & Harrington, LLC, Bring 45 Years of Experience to Your Truck Accident Case

The experience of going through an accident can be extremely stressful, and depending on the extent of your injuries, it can change how you live your life in the short or long term. Accidents can also have an impact on your ability to work during recovery or can make you unable to return to work at all.

Having an experienced Waterford truck accident attorney from Polito and Harrington, LLC, on your side ensures that you are not at a disadvantage against the truck driver and their employer’s insurance companies and legal teams.

Connecting with a truck accident lawyer as soon as possible after receiving your initial emergency medical care for your injuries is recommended to give us the greatest opportunity to help on your case. The initial demand for settlement that you present to the insurance companies - when effectively put together with the help of an attorney - can represent your quickest path to complete compensation. Should a fair initial settlement not be possible, we have the negotiating and trial experience you need to fight for the full amount you deserve.

Truck Drivers Have a Higher Level of Responsibility on the Road

Suffering injuries in an accident due to a truck driver is especially upsetting as truck drivers have a higher level of responsibility on the road than other drivers. Given the size and weight of commercial vehicles, truck drivers need to earn a commercial driver’s license and undergo special training to operate large commercial trucks or buses. They also must adhere to additional federal trucking regulations and certain stricter laws than the rest of the drivers on the road.

Even with the additional training and licensure, trucks are still involved in a great many motor vehicle accident-related fatalities on U.S. roads, with 5,237 large trucks and buses involved in fatal crashes in a single year in the U.S. Those who operate trucks are responsible for their behavior on the road, and when they are engaging in negligent activity, they should be liable for any damages they cause in an accident.

Northeastern Weather Changes Rapidly and Can be Treacherous

Within the Northeastern region of the United States, the weather is notoriously shifty, with the sun shining one moment and gale-force winds making it snow sideways the next. In Connecticut, the weather is unpredictable, and as a result of this, the roads require that motorists exercise a “blend of common sense and preparation“ to ensure their safety on the roads.

Commercial drivers passing through the Waterford area might not be familiar with these changing and potentially dangerous conditions, or they might simply refuse to slow down or use extra caution in adverse weather. This increases the risk of truck crashes on our highways.

Waterford Truck Accident FAQs

Can I Recover Damages for My Accident with a Commercial Truck?

When you are in an accident, and another party was to blame, then you can recover damages. Damages refer to the compensation you can seek and receive for your many accident-related losses.

A party is at-fault if they were negligent, which means they failed to heed a duty they owed to you, and because of that failure, your injuries and losses resulted. Knowing when you can recover damages for an accident requires an understanding of the law and liability, underlining the value of consulting with a truck accident attorney.

What Type of Damages Can I Seek after a Truck Crash?

When you have been in an accident, and the truck driver and trucking company are liable, you can generally collect damages for:

• Your immediate medical bills
• The costs of any long-term treatment or rehabilitation that might be necessary
• The value of any lost wages or work benefits you lost due to the injury
• If you are unable to return to work or the same level of work, you may also seek damages for lost earning potential
• Intangible losses, including pain and suffering.

How Much Can I Recover for My Truck Accident Injuries?

The amount that you can recover for your truck accident will vary depending on the unique facts and circumstances of your situation. The severity of your injuries, the medical treatment you need, the effect of your injuries on your working ability, and any lasting injury-related effects will all factor into your financial recovery. It is best to have an experienced attorney handling these calculations for you.

How Can a Truck Accident Attorney Help Me With My Case?

When you are recovering from an injury, the last thing on your mind is learning how to navigate the legal system and deal with insurance companies. The insurance companies know this and hope you do not hire an attorney - instead, they hope that you accept their quick and low initial offer of settlement. An attorney on your side helps to even out the playing field and ensure that you do not receive less than you deserve.

When Should I Call a Truck Accident Attorney?

After you have received emergency medical attention, contact a truck accident attorney as soon as possible. A Waterford truck accident attorney can spring into action to begin investigating the circumstances of the accident. You can bet the trucking company will have a team working to avoid liability, so you want your own advocate on the case right away who can work to prove liability.

Reach out to Our Waterford Truck Accident Lawyers to Discuss Your Options Today

Having an experienced attorney on your team as soon as possible after your injury will help ensure the best possible outcome in your case. Your attorney will step into your shoes, handling all negotiations with the trucking company, their insurance company, and their attorneys, thereby taking the stress of the legal process off your shoulders.

Reach out to Polito & Harrington, LLC, today for your free consultation at (860) 447-3300 to discuss how we can make the most of your truck accident claim and seek justice for you.

We are proud of our long record of successful verdicts and settlements achieved for the benefit of our clients.

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