The roads in, around, and through North Las Vegas have a heavy semi-truck presence. Unfortunately, accidents involving semi trucks are not uncommon. The outcomes of these accidents are often devastating for victims who face lengthy recovery periods, may never fully return to their pre-accident state, and incur exorbitant medical bills and other costs.
A North Las Vegas truck accident lawyer from H&P Law can help you pursue compensation for your truck-accident-related losses so you can achieve a full financial recovery and get justice. If you are not able to come to us, we can meet you virtually to discuss your legal options. Whatever your circumstances, a North Las Vegas semi truck accident lawyer from our firm is ready to get to work for you.
Types of Semi Truck Accidents
As the demand for fast transport and delivery of goods continues to rise, so does the number of trucks on the roads and the potential for accidents.
No two accidents are exactly the same, but an unfortunate commonality among types of semi-truck accidents is their capacity to cause extreme damage. A North Las Vegas personal injury lawyer from our team can help if you or a loved one were injured in such a crash.
Rollovers
In a rollover, a semi-truck tips onto its side or completely rolls over. Other vehicles in its vicinity can be struck or crushed by the tipping truck or crash into the disabled vehicle once it comes to a stop. Rollovers happen when a tractor-trailer becomes unbalanced, which can happen if a driver takes a turn too quickly, makes a sudden swerve, or drives too fast for conditions, from tire blowouts, or if the truck cargo was improperly loaded and shifts during travel.
Jackknifes
Semi-trucks are coupled together and comprise a cab and a trailer. When a driver loses control of the vehicle, the cab and trailer can get out of sync, no longer traveling as a unit heading in the same direction. Instead, the cab and trailer form a “V” shape–a jackknife–often turning sideways in the middle of a busy road or multi-lane highway.
Jackknifing trucks can hit other cars as they shift. Other vehicles can also crash into the stopped jackknifed truck. If the truck carries hazardous cargo, flammable chemicals can spill and even ignite in those collisions, leading to fires and toxic emissions.
Underrides
If a semi-truck has an abrupt speed decrease, smaller vehicles following behind may not have time to brake before the collision. These smaller vehicles can travel under the semi truck’s carriage, becoming trapped. Underride accidents almost always lead to catastrophic injuries or fatalities.
Sideswipes, Head-On, and Rear-End Crashes
As with any other motor vehicle, semi trucks are susceptible to sideswipe, head-on, or rear-end crashes. However, since the size and weight of a semi-truck are far greater than that of a passenger vehicle–even an SUV–the consequences of these more “typical” accidents are often greater as well. Semi-truck operators must take extreme care when changing lanes, maintain alertness to avoid shifting into oncoming traffic and drive at speeds that are safe for conditions to avoid rear-ending cars in front of them.
A Semi truck accident lawyer in North Las Vegas will fight to get you maximum damages in a Nevada large truck accident, no matter what type of collision you experience. We stand with victims of all kinds of truck accidents and have helped them secure substantial compensation. When a negligent truck driver, truck company, or other party causes you harm, we fight to hold that party accountable.
Semi Truck Accident Outcomes
The FMCSA breaks down statistics for the 151,816 semi-truck accidents reported in its crash statistics. In addition, the crash statistics for that same year report the following:
- 4,339 proved fatal, producing 4,856 deaths
- 147,477 were non-fatal but produced 72,114 injuries
- 710 total
- 34 fatal, producing 41 deaths
- 676 non-fatal, producing 391 injury victims
If your loved one represents one of those fatalities, a North Las Vegas semi truck accident attorney from H&P can help your family through the wrongful death claims process. Injuries sustained in truck accidents are often life-changing, requiring extensive medical intervention and potentially leaving victims unable to work or care for themselves independently. Getting substantial compensation is critical, and partnering with H&P Law also helps make that possible.
How Our North Las Vegas Semi Truck Accident Lawyers Pursue Compensation
A favorable case outcome requires discovering who is liable in a commercial truck accident. Our team is equipped to carry out a thorough post-accident investigation to make this discovery. Your claim could be against the driver, the trucking company, the vehicle manufacturer, a part manufacturer or installer, a mechanic or inspector, or a third-party driver, among other possibilities.
After identifying the negligent party and collecting evidence to prove their negligence, your semi truck accident attorney in North Las Vegas will file your injury claim with the court. Nevada Revised Statute (NRS) allows victims two years to make this filing, so it is best to connect with an attorney promptly after your accident. Then, your attorney will determine the value of your physical, financial, and emotional losses and send the at-fault party’s representatives a settlement demand.
As to whether Nevada is a no-fault state for truck accidents–it is not. The State follows a comparative fault system, established in NRS 41.141, and as long as victims are 50% or less culpable for the accident, they can sue that at-fault party for damages. However, if they hold a smaller percentage of fault, they can see their damages amount reduced by an equal percentage.
Protecting Your Rights and Your Settlement
H&P Law will fight to protect your injury rights–your right to seek damages–and will fight against inflated accusations of blame leveled against you. Our goal is to get you the maximum settlement possible.
While we aim to settle out of court to avoid a lengthy trial, we will be fully prepared to take your case to court if that is what is needed to get you justice. We are here to provide you with top-notch representation and compassionate support as we take your case through the legal process.
