Injured in a Truck Accident?

Let an experienced Maine truck accident attorney help you pursue compensation

An 18-wheeler accident is hard to imagine much less live through. A big rig or semi truck may be as much as 30 times larger than a passenger car. A collision with a semi truck or a 30-ton, 18-wheeler can have a devastating impact. Tractor-trailer injuries can be catastrophic and even fatal, which can open the door to a wrongful death lawsuit.

People who are seriously injured or lose loved ones in Maine trucking accidents may need legal assistance in pursuing compensation for their losses. At the Law Offices of Joe Bornstein, serving towns and cities throughout Maine, a truck accident attorney can put experience and resources to work for you. Call Joe today at 1-866-275-4563 for a free case review.

A closer look at truck accidents in Maine

With major highways running through Maine, including I-95, a truck accident is not unusual in our state. We all see those big commercial vehicles on the road every day. And because commercial trucks are so large, they're involved in a disproportionate number of serious and fatal accidents. That means truckers who don't take steps to drive safely are a massive danger to Maine motorists.

Injuries in a truck accident often are severe and may include the following:

• Traumatic brain injury
• Spinal cord injury
• Broken bones
• Internal organ damage
• Fatal injuries

We fight for the rights of people injured in Maine truck accidents. As part of a typical tractor-trailer accident case, we will examine any possible negligence so we can hold the responsible parties accountable for their actions. A truck accident may involve a number of insurance companies. In some cases, there are separate insurance policies for the cab and the trailer.

Vehicles involved in truck accidents

The following are commercial vehicles that may be involved in Maine truck accidents:

• Tanker trucks
• Delivery trucks
• Delivery vans
• Dump trucks
• Big rigs, large tractor-trailers or 18-wheelers

Determining liability after a truck accident

Figuring out who is at fault in truck accidents can be complicated because it often involves several parties. Common at-fault parties typically include the truck driver, the trucking company, and the company that loaded the trailer. There can also be other factors that contribute to the accident:

• Trucker liability: The truck driver can be at fault if they were careless. This might include driving while drunk, distracted, tired, speeding, or breaking traffic laws.
• Trucking company: The trucking company can be blamed for the accident if they didn't keep the truck in good condition, ignored safety rules, or pressured the driver to stick to tight schedules that led to unsafe driving. They can also be liable if they hired an unqualified or poorly trained driver with a history of causing truck accidents.
• Loading company liability: The company that loaded the trailer can be at fault if the cargo was improperly loaded or not secured. Problems like overloading or unevenly distributed loads can make the truck harder to drive and more likely to crash or cause a rollover truck accident.
• Other contributory factors: Other things that might play a role in a truck accident include mechanical failures, defective truck parts, tire blowouts, bad road conditions, or the actions of other drivers. These factors can involve various parties, such as manufacturers, maintenance providers, and government agencies in charge of road maintenance.

Choose an experienced truck accident lawyer in Maine

We know that a serious injury resulting from a truck accident can be a life-altering event. We hear every day about our clients' hardships when they have lost a loved one or suffered a significant trauma and see first-hand their physical and emotional pain. That is what focuses our commitment to vigorously represent truck accident injury victims in Maine.

Whether you or a loved one was injured in a crash with a dump truck or collision with an 18-wheeler, commercial truck accidents can be complicated. Knowing what to do can be confusing. We can help. In trucking accidents, multiple insurance carriers may be involved, including companies representing the owner of the trucking company, the owner of the cab and the owner of the trailer. We know how to pursue maximum compensation for your losses by skillfully negotiating with the insurance companies. Contact a truck accident lawyer at the Law Offices of Joe Bornstein. Call 1-866-275-4563.

"Ben and his team were extremely patient and helpful while dealing with my accident claim! They remained in contact frequently and always answered any questions/concerns I had within 24 hours of asking! I was worried I would get nothing from my claim but Ben and his team got all my medical bills covered and then some!!! I highly reccomend the Law Offices of Joe Bornstein to anyone, even if you aren't sure you'll get anything out of claim it doesn't hurt to ask them!"

- B.L., Gorham, ME