Charles Town Truck Accident Lawyer

Large commercial trucks are an essential lifeline for residents in Charles Town and throughout West Virginia. However, these large vehicles can cause significant injuries in the event they are involved in an accident. At Manchin Ferretti Injury Law, we are here to help if you need a Charles Town truck accident lawyer. If you or a loved one have been injured due to the actions of a truck driver or trucking company, we will work to investigate the incident and secure full compensation for your losses. 

How Our Firm Can Help Your Truck Accident Claim

A Charles Town truck accident attorney is going to be an invaluable resource after you have been injured due to the actions of a truck driver or trucking company. These cases can become immensely complicated, but an attorney will have extensive resources and legal knowledge at their disposal. Your Charles Town personal injury attorney can:

  • Obtain and preserve any evidence necessary to prove liability, including trucking company safety records, truck “black box” data, video or photo surveillance from the incident, statements from eyewitnesses, and more. 
  • Ensure you are evaluated by a trusted medical professional who can treat your injuries. 
  • Work with trusted financial and economic experts to help calculate your total expected losses.
  • Negotiate with every party involved, including trucking companies and their aggressive insurance carriers, to secure full compensation for your losses. 

Who Can Be Held Liable For Your Truck Accident?

There may be various parties that can be held liable in the aftermath of a Charles Town commercial truck accident. While these accidents may be caused by the actions of a passenger vehicle driver, our attorneys often discover that the actions of a truck driver or trucking company are to blame. Truck drivers can be held liable if they operate their vehicles while distracted or impaired. They can also be held liable if they fail to follow traffic laws or regulations set forth by the FMCSA. 

Trucking companies can be held liable if they fail to regularly inspect and maintain their vehicles. Additionally, trucking companies can be held liable if they fail to properly train or supervise their drivers. 

Common Charles Town Truck Accident Injuries

Truck accidents often result in severe injuries for those inside a passenger vehicle involved in the crash. It is not uncommon for our Charles Town accident lawyers to help clients who have sustained the following:

  • Broken and dislocated bones
  • Severe lacerations or puncture wounds
  • Crush injuries or amputations
  • Internal organ damage or internal bleeding
  • Spinal cord injuries with paralysis
  • Traumatic brain injuries

Recoverable Damages in a Charles Town Truck Accident Case

If you or somebody you love has been injured in a truck accident caused by the negligent actions of the truck driver or trucking company, there may be various types of compensation available for your claim. This can include:

  • Full coverage of medical bills caused by the crash
  • Compensation for all lost income if you are unable to work 
  • Any household out-of-pocket expenses you incur 
  • Loss of personal enjoyment damages 
  • Mental anguish and emotional distress damages
  • Possible punitive damages against a grossly negligent trucking company 

At Manchin Ferretti Injury Law, our Charles Town truck accident lawyers will conduct a complete investigation into the case to determine liability. Our goal is to secure full compensation for your losses. Get in touch with our Charles Town truck crash lawyers by contacting us online to schedule a free consultation.

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