Tractor Trailer Accidents
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.
18-Wheeler Accident Lawyer
THE PROCESS STARTS IMMEDIATELY
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
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
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.
Tractor Trailer Accident Settlements
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 (804) 780-1200 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
We Come to You — Meeting Injured Clients in the Hospital
After a serious accident, everything changes in an instant. One moment, you’re going about your daily life. Next, you’re in a hospital bed, injured, overwhelmed, medicated, and uncertain about what comes next. This is exactly when legal rights matter most and why our firm comes to see injured clients personally when hospitalization is required.
Fatal Tractor Trailer Accidents in Virginia: What Drivers and Families Should Know
Tractor trailers are frequently on Virginia highways, and while essential to commerce, these large commercial vehicles pose a serious safety risk in accidents. Cannella & O’Neal has over 45 years of experience in trucking cases and a team of Tractor Trailer Crash Experts to get you the best possible outcome in your case.
What to Do if You Are Involved in a Tractor Trailer Collision
No one wants to think about being involved in a tractor trailer collision, but they unfortunately do happen. What to do immediately after the collision: 1. Evaluate any injuries. 2. Call 9-1-1. 3. If possible, remove your car from the road. Determine if you can exit...