Truck Accident Lawyer
A collision with a large truck can be catastrophic, leading to high medical bills, lost wages, damaged property, and even loss of life. If your accident wasn't your fault, you shouldn't have to shoulder the financial burden.
The truck accident lawyers at Cochran Douglas in Tacoma, WA, aren't afraid to stand up to truck drivers and their insurance companies to secure compensation.
What You Stand to Gain With Our Truck Accident Attorneys
A truck crash can have devastating and long-lasting effects on your life. Your injuries may result in you having to change your line of work or alter your life in other ways. Our Tacoma truck accident lawyers can secure compensation to cover:
- Medical bills
- Rehabilitation
- Lost wages
- Lost earning potential
- Property damage
- Modifications to your home
- Pain and suffering
- More
Our Approach to Truck Accident Claims
Our truck accident lawyers at Cochran Douglas take a multi-pronged approach to building cases and securing compensation for our Tacoma clients. We can:
We have a track record of successfully handling motor accident cases. We can establish liability, aggressively pursue damages for injuries and losses, and handle wrongful death cases with the utmost compassion.
Ready to File Your Truck Accident Claim? Contact Our Tacoma, WA, Team Today
Trucking companies have teams of attorneys and insurance companies that will do everything they can to place the blame on you and minimize your claim. Trucking cases can be complex, and with so much at stake, accident victims should not try to face them alone.
Legal proceedings following an accident will involve several parties, including the truck driver, the trucking company, and their respective legal and insurance teams. The victims and their families may be contacted multiple times by attorneys and adjusters trying to discredit original statements and minimize the liability of the trucking company.
After a truck crash, you should seek the guidance of a legal representative who shares your goal of protecting your best interests. Our team of truck accident lawyers is here to guide you through the process, handle the legalese, protect you from insurance companies, and secure just compensation. To get started, send a message to our Tacoma personal injury attorney office or call us at:
(253) 472-7777
Truck Accidents Are More Common Than You Might Think
In 2023, Washington had 1,794 truck accidents. Of these accidents, there were 342 injuries and 65 fatalities. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Who Could Be at Fault for Your Truck Accident?
Truck Drivers
The operator of the commercial vehicle may be at fault for your accident. If they're not aware of what's going on around them, they're liable to hit a much smaller vehicle. Eighteen-wheelers often take more than one lane to turn and can jackknife if turning too fast or without sufficient room. Hazardous or flammable cargo can spill if not secured correctly, causing danger to everyone on the road. Some truck drivers may also be distracted.
Trucking Companies
A trucking company could be at fault if they take liberties when training their drivers or when expecting too much of them. For example, a trucking company may push a driver to hit a deadline by sacrificing their breaks. Commercial truck drivers are subject to hours of service that regulate how long they can operate their vehicle without a break. Failure to take breaks can spell disaster.
Parts Manufacturers
Car accidents and truck accidents are both often due to faulty parts. When tires, steering systems, or brakes don't work properly, accidents and injuries can arise. Considerable care must be put into the design of a commercial vehicle to prevent crashes, rollovers, and other dangerous outcomes.
A Real Cochran Douglas Truck Accident Case Our Attorneys in Action
In one of our cases, the trucking company of a commercial truck driver claimed our client was speeding. We sued and proved the truck driver switched lanes, cutting off our client. The client was awarded $20,000 more than the trucking company’s final offer.
Trucking companies will always try to shift blame onto you or minimize your settlement. We can use our vast resources to determine who's really at fault for your accident.
Fatal Truck Accidents
If your loved one passed away after sustaining injuries in a truck accident, our Tacoma personal injury office can help you file a wrongful death claim. This claim can help you secure compensation for funerary expenses, medical bills, lost earnings, and more. We know that coping with the death of a loved one is difficult, and we hope any compensation we secure for you can go toward alleviating the financial burden you may be experiencing.
"In may of 2022. Life hit me a little hard. After I started seeking treatment. I assumed the pain would get substantially better. It only got worse after I tried to go back to work. The insurance company, of course, didn’t want to pay for my medical bills. Then they went through the claim that I didn’t need further medical care. Cochran, at every step of the way, pushed to get me seen. Pushed to help me heal... They always HEARD me... If something happened to you. And you want someone with the knowledge of where you can go. And the knowledge of how to best get you help. These guys will guide you. With their hearts. I thank them for all they’ve done." Anthony Ballenger
