Edmond Truck Accident Lawyers Fight For Full Compensation
Oklahoma attorneys pursue claims against all parties in big-rig crashes
Due to their size and weight, semi-trucks and other large commercial vehicles can cause serious injury and/or death to others on the roads. Very often, the occupants of smaller vehicles involved bear the brunt of the harm in truck accidents. If you or family members are injured in such a crash, bringing a lawsuit to recover money damages can be complicated due to the multiple parties implicated and their respective liabilities. The skilled attorneys at Walsh & Franseen in Edmond champion the rights of truck accident victims across Oklahoma, obtaining for them the compensation they need and deserve.
Staunch advocates represent Oklahoma victims of truck accidents
Trucks are involved in a significant share of traffic accidents in Oklahoma. In 2021, the latest year for which statistics are available, trucks were involved in 5,575 crashes, a majority of all accidents state wide and an increase of 16.5 percent since the previous year. Oklahoma County alone had 1,300 truck accidents. Trucks are most likely to have accidents on the major highways that crisscross central Oklahoma, such as I-35, I-40, I-44, Route 77, Kilpatrick Turnpike and Route 66. If you were injured or lost a loved one in a collision with a truck, you might be entitled to compensation from the driver, the truck’s owner or lessor and others who contributed to the accident. Our experienced personal injury attorneys will investigate to determine the cause of the crash and the parties potentially liable, and we will zealously represent you in a lawsuit to recover damages.
What are the common causes of trucking accidents?
Truck accidents may result from a number of factors, either alone or in combination, including these:
- Driver fatigue
- Distracted driving, speeding and other driver errors
- Negligence by drivers of other cars
- Weather conditions
- Tire blowouts, faulty brakes and other equipment failure
- Road defects
- Overloading or improper loading of trucks
- Inadequate maintenance of trucks
We have experience in investigating and identifying the causes of motor vehicle accidents, so that we can proceed to sue and prove a case against all parties responsible.
Determining liability for truck accidents in Oklahoma
A truck accident may be the fault of a number of parties. Truck drivers are personally liable for their negligence. Their employer, if any, may be vicariously liable. The employer also may be liable for its own conduct, such as negligent hiring of unqualified drivers, imposing unreasonable delivery dates or violating federal highway safety regulations concerning drivers’ hours of service and rest periods. The company that owns or is responsible for maintaining the truck may be liable for equipment failures or other defects that contributed to the accident. The manufacturer of a defective truck part might also be liable. The shipper and/or loader of cargo may have improperly balanced or secured the load. If a defective road condition contributed to the accident, the government entity responsible for maintaining it may be liable. This often means filing suit against multiple parties, each of which will have their own insurers and defense counsel. We are thoroughly up to the task of standing up to these powerful defendants and will take all legal steps necessary to get you a fair settlement or verdict.
Contact a capable Oklahoma truck accident attorney
At Walsh & Franseen in Edmond, we represent injured victims of truck accidents across Oklahoma with compassion and perseverance. To schedule a free consultation, call 405-843-7600 or contact us online.
