New Jersey Truck Accident Lawyers
At the Ferrara Law Firm, LLC, our attorneys know that determining the cause of a truck accident is an important step toward proving our case and getting compensation for the victim of the accident. With more than 30 years of experience on our side, we know the sort of investigation that needs to be conducted in each case in order to find out the cause. Our ability to demonstrate this crucial information has played a major role in the millions of dollars we have recovered for accident victims throughout New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania.
Common Causes of Trucking Accidents
Unfortunately, some of the causes of trucking accidents are issues we see over and over again. Causes of truck accidents include:
- Overloaded trucks and unsecured loads
- Defective trucks and truck equipment
- Improper truck maintenance
- Truck driver fatigue
- Drunk driving and driving a truck under the influence of drugs
While every driver on the road has rules to follow, truck drivers have a specific set of rules. Frequently, our investigation reveals that the cause of a truck accident is closely tied to a violation of a trucking industry regulation. Our attorneys hold negligent drivers and trucking companies accountable when these violations cause harm.
Investigation of Semi-truck Accidents
Investigation of a trucking accident is no simple task. Attorneys and investigators must know what to look for and where to look. For example, the majority of semi-trucks have a black box mechanism that records speed and other information from the time of the accident. This needs to be carefully reviewed by experts. Furthermore, the logs kept by drivers cannot be accepted as accurate. It is not unusual for drivers to keep alternate logs to hide behavior that violates trucking industry rules, such as driving too many hours.
Free Consultation With a New Jersey Trucking Accident Lawyer
Contact the Ferrara Law Firm, LLC, by completing our online contact form, or by calling us at 856-324-6156 or toll free at 888-874-8317. Our answering service operates 24 hours a day, year-round, at night, on weekends and holidays. Hablamos español.
