Large Truck Accidents
H ave you been injured in a truck accident as the result of someone else’s negligence? You may be entitled to compensation. Crary, Clark & Domanico are Spokane injury lawyers experienced in truck accident cases. Our office is located in Spokane Valley.Semi Truck Crashes and Fatalities
When comparing the size and load weight of the commercial vehicle, it has been determined that death and serious injuries increase dramatically with every ton of load weight in excess of 80,000 pounds.
In 2004, statistics showed that about 8 percent of all fatalities from automobile accidents nationwide involved large commercial vehicles. When a semi truck had an accident with another vehicle, the driver or other passengers in the other vehicle suffered 73 percent of injuries. Of the 8 percent of fatalities reported above, an estimated 77 percent of them were in another vehicle.
Most trucking accidents were not weather related, with more than 80 percent of truck accident fatalities occurring on roads that were clear and dry, with normal weather conditions, or on state or federal highways such as interstates. Approximately two-thirds of all fatalities in a trucking accident were from accidents happening during daylight hours.
It has been noted that speed, the absence of the use of seatbelts, poor vehicle maintenance, and even poor road design play a significant factor in the number of fatalities resulting from trucking accidents. Other factors include:
- Brake problems
- Traffic flow interruption
- Prescription and over-the-counter drug use
- Traveling too fast for conditions
- Unfamiliarity with roadway
- Fatigue
If you or a loved one have been a victim of a Washington or Idaho semi truck accident, it is imperative that you acquire representation from an attorney who has the understanding and experience required to properly represent you in court. The lawyers at Crary, Clark & Domanico, have years of experience in personal injury law and can help you in your semi truck accident case.
As Washington and Idaho semi truck accident lawyers, we help our clients establish the legal responsibility, review and prove the damages, and collect the financial settlement or judgment. We handle all of the aspects and are prepared to help our clients get through the pain and anguish resulting from the semi truck accident.
We invite you to call us and discuss your semi truck accident injury case at no obligation to you. We provide free case evaluation. We have a no recovery, no fee policy: unless compensation is obtained, no fee is owed. The smartest thing for you to do if you've been involved in a semi truck accident is to seek good legal advice. Good advice starts right here, at CRARY, CLARK & DOMANICO. Call us at (509) 926-4900 or CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT A SIMPLE CASE FORM as soon as possible so that your semi truck accident case has the best chance at succeeding.