Wyoming Truck Accident Attorney Explains Common Causes of Truck Accidents

This video features Grant Lawson, a Personal Injury attorney based in Wyoming.

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“When you’re driving an 80,000 pound missile down the interstate, you’ve got to be on the top of your game at all times, because the risks to the public and the risks to everyone .”

With so many trucks on the road working to keep up with increased delivery demands, it’s inevitable that more accidents may occur. With this in mind, it’s a good idea to understand some of the common causes of trucking accidents, as well as who may be liable if you or a family member find themselves injured as a result.

This interview features Grant Lawson, a Wyoming truck accident attorney with Metier Law Firm. He is based in Casper, Wyoming. He explains the most common causes of truck accidents he sees when representing victims of truck crashes.

To learn more, contact the attorney directly by calling 888-634-7366 or by submitting a contact form on this page. There is no charge for the consultation, and you never owe any out-of-pocket attorney fees.

Key Takeaways From Grant Lawson:

If you or a family member have been injured as a result of an accident with a big-rig, contact an attorney to find out what your rights are and how to best protect you and your family.

Inattentive drivers are one of the main causes of trucking accidents.

Tired and/or distracted drivers are one of the most common reasons for trucking accidents. Whether this is due to a driver ignoring rules in place to prevent driver fatigue, or whether the trucking company is not allowing the driver to follow those rules in the interest of profit, liability in these cases can be hard to determine.

Modern testing requirements prevent the majority of truck drivers from using drugs/alcohol on the road.

While the law regarding substance abuse is very strict, some drivers may choose to ignore it, resulting in incredibly dangerous situations for themselves and anyone else on the road with them. Thankfully and opposed to some preconceptions, substance abuse is not considered a common cause of truck accidents.

Most trucks are equipped with tracking technology, which could be used as evidence.

Most trucks have built-in technology that automatically tracks how far a driver was supposed to go, where the accident occurred, the time they left for their destination, as well as recording the truck’s speed and actions before and after the accident. All of this information could be vital to proving your case, which is why it’s important to contact an attorney right away so they can preserve this evidence before the trucking company has a chance to get rid of it.

Symptoms of injury may not show up right away.

It’s a good idea to get checked out by a doctor after you’ve been involved in a trucking accident. Even if you don’t feel an injury right away, it doesn’t mean one hasn’t occurred. Sometimes it can take days or even weeks to feel symptoms of an injury. Seeking medical care as soon as possible after an accident has an additional benefit in that it may support your case if you choose to file a claim. Waiting to seek medical care could prompt the other party to argue that your injury couldn’t have been that severe if you were able to wait to seek medical aid.

If you find yourself involved in a trucking accident, contact a lawyer right away.

In trucking accidents, there are often multiple insurance companies involved and it can be hard to know who is liable—the driver or the company depending on the state in which the accident occurred as well as evidence available, so it’s a good idea to seek legal advice. An attorney can help you get compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and other potential damages. If this sounds out of your price range, it may help to know personal injury attorneys generally work on contingency, which means you don’t pay unless they win. If you or a loved one have been injured in a trucking accident, you may have a legal claim that could help pay your damages.

To learn more, contact Grant Lawson directly by calling 888-634-7366 or by submitting a contact form on this page. There is no charge for the consultation, and you never owe any out-of-pocket attorney fees.

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