Tractor Trailer Accidents
Tractor trailers are the heaviest and most dangerous vehicles on the roadway.
At Cannella & O’Neal we have over 40 years of trial tested experience successfully representing personal injury clients like you who have been injured in a tractor trailer accident through no fault of their own. The lawyers at Cannella & O’Neal who focus on tractor trailer accidents know that interstate truckers must follow the regulations of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Act. When tractor trailer drivers violate the Federal laws causing injury to others they must be prosecuted and pursued for damages, injuries and/or wrongful death resulting from their disregard for the safety of others.
TRUCKING ACCIDENTS LAWSUITS
THE PROCESS STARTS IMMEDIATELY
Remember, the trucking company starts their investigation immediately and you should not let them get the jump on trying to create a case that protects their interest, not yours. Once you call our office, you will be assigned a tractor trailer accident attorney who will personally guide a team of professional investigators, accident reconstructionists, court reporters, paralegals and others who will focus upon collecting and analyzing the evidence in the case.
In addition to witness statements and police investigations, it is very important in all tractor trailer accident cases to collect physical evidence, also known as forensic evidence. This type of evidence includes skid marks, impact points, photographs, vehicle damage, and “black box data” — many of the tractor trailers on the road today have computers on board which record speed, braking, swerving, and other data — that may be crucial to your trucking injury case.
At the outset, we will send a letter to the tractor trailer driver, company, and insurance providers to demand that they preserve and do not destroy black box data until one of our trucking experts can download and preserve that data on behalf of your case.
WHY HIRE A SEMI-TRUCK ACCIDENT ATTORNEY
EXPERT GUIDANCE FOR YOUR SITUATION
When a car accident injury occurs, the at-fault driver is usually the only person you have to deal with. With semi-truck accidents, on the other hand, the driver, as well as the driver’s employer and/or trucking company, will try to work against you. When a collision with a 18-wheeler or big rig truck occurs, the driver of the truck’s insurance company is likely to start working immediately to investigate. Some insurance companies may even send someone out to the scene of the accident to gather statements. Victims should never give a statement in case they try to use their words against them in the future.
Contacting a semi-truck lawyer at Cannella & O’Neal following an accident will allow us to start working on your case, saving valuable time as the negligent parties start to build their case. Whether it was the driver’s fault for ignoring a road sign, texting and driving, or driving while fatigued, or the fault of the trucking company for sending out an overworked driver, many factors come into play in a trucking accident. Cannella & O’Neal is experienced enough to figure out who owes you compensation and how to maximize your payout after such a traumatic accident.
Semi Truck & Big Rig Truck Accidents
Semi-trucks, also known as big rig trucks, are some of the most dangerous vehicles on the road due to their size, weight, and cargo. When these vehicles cause an accident, other drivers and passengers can sustain major injuries. From broken bones and lacerations to whiplash and spinal cord injuries, injuries sustained from a semi-truck accident lead to expensive medical bills and long recovery times. Trucking accidents and car accidents are treated differently, and it’s best to have an experienced truck accident lawyer on your side to guide you through the process.
The Cannella & O’Neal team has over 40 years of experience in representing trucking accident clients, and we are ready to take on your unique case. Since these injuries can take months to recover from, we’ve learned that it is crucial to act quickly to start building your case so you can get the compensation you deserve for medical bills, pain and suffering, loss of income, and more.
Cannella & O’Neal — Your Guide
Semi-Truck Accident Victim Lawyers
We are here with expert advice to help guide you through the process of making a claim for your damages as a result of a semi-truck or tractor trailer accident that was not your fault. Your trucking accident attorney will personally guide you through this process each step of the way.
At Cannella & O’Neal we have the knowledge, experience, staffing, and passion to take on truckers and the trucking industry when they act with reckless disregard for the lives and safety of others using the roadway. We are Richmond 18-wheeler accident attorneys in Virginia who handle cases throughout the entire state. We Will Come To You. All you have to do is pick up the phone and call us for a Free Consultation today. Call our office, day or night, 7 days a week on our Personal Injury Hotline at (800) 843-4090 or simply fill out the injury intake form and we will respond within 24 hours to your inquiry with the answers you deserve.
Contact Cannella & O’Neal today so that we can help you back on the road to recovery. Remember, we get no legal fee whatsoever unless we win your case.
WE WILL COME TO YOU
Our attorneys service a wide range of areas throughout the State of Virginia, including:
- Richmond
- Henrico
- Chesterfield
- Fredericksburg
- Petersburg
- Halifax
- Portsmouth
- Fairfax
- Caroline County
- Tappahannock
- Buckingham County
- Lynchburg
- Virginia Beach
- Hampton
- Roanoke
- Newport News
- Harrisonburg
- Waynesboro