Being in a terrifying truck accident leaves most people struggling with severe physical pain, immense emotional anguish, and increasing financial burdens.
Truck accident survivors and their loved ones rarely know who they can turn to for help navigating their painful and complicated situations.
Working with a dedicated truck accident lawyer after your collision will help ease the challenging and overbearing burden of your situation. A diligent legal team will protect your rights and maximize your chances of recovering compensation for your damages.
Contact our trusted team of lawyers today at Correll Law Firm at (540) 535-2005 to schedule your free consultation.
Common Truck Accident Injuries
Large commercial truck accidents leave most survivors battling severe injuries, both physical and emotional.
Common types of truck accident injuries include
- Cuts, scrapes, abrasions, and lacerations
- Bruises and contusions
- Burns from vehicles igniting after an accident, as well as chemical burns from airbags deploying
- Broken, fractured, or shattered bones
- Crushed limbs, often leading to an amputation
- Soft tissue damage, including strains and sprains to muscles, ligaments, and tendons
- Spinal cord injuries, frequently causing partial or total paralysis and premature death
- Compressed, ruptured, or herniated discs in the back
- Internal bleeding and internal organ damage
- Traumatic brain injuries, ranging from a mild concussion to more severe long-term cognitive impairment
- Post-traumatic stress
- Wrongful death
Contact our trusted team at Correll Law Firm today to schedule your free case evaluation. Let us provide you with the help and justice you deserve after your painful large commercial truck accident.
What Is My Truck Accident Worth?
Suffering a truck accident leaves a survivor managing extreme physical pain and suffering, distressing emotional anguish, and increasing financial hardships.
You can recover compensation for your damages from a truck accident, including
- Physical pain and suffering
- Emotional anguish
- Partial or permanent disability
- Disfigurement or scarring
- Loss of the ability to use a body part
- Property damage
- Medical expenses, both past and future
- Lost wages
- Loss of earning capacity
- Loss of quality of life
- Loss of consortium or companionship
- Punitive damages
- Wrongful death damages
Contact our team today at Correll Law Firm. Let us help you and your loved ones recover maximum compensation for the damages caused by a large commercial truck accident.
Truck Accidents in Virginia
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) reports that in one recent year, there were close to 500,000 large truck accidents nationwide.
An estimated 5,000 truck accidents resulted in deaths, representing one percent of all truck accidents that year. More than 22 percent, or 110,000 of all truck accidents, resulted in at least one injury. Close to 380,000 truck accidents, or 77 percent, resulted in property damage.
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reports that there were 2,847 large truck crashes in the state in one recent year, representing 2.2 percent of all traffic crashes. These large truck accidents resulted in 870 injuries and 49 fatalities.
What Do I Do After a Truck Accident?
Truck accidents leave survivors and their loved ones feeling distraught and overwhelmed as they struggle to manage their physical, emotional, and financial recovery after a devastating accident.
Most people are unsure of what they should do next and who they can turn to for help.
Taking the proper actions after being in a truck accident will protect your rights, safeguard your health, and maximize your chances of recovering compensation for your damages.
Maintain Documentation
Maintain a detailed list of documentation for all items connected to your truck accident, including
- Photos or videos from the scene, of any injuries incurred, and of any property damage that resulted from your accident
- Contact information from any witnesses to your accident
- A copy of the police report
- Doctors’ notes and medical treatment plans
- Notes from all correspondence with other parties, including the driver of the truck, any other drivers or passengers involved, witnesses at the scene, emergency medical response team members, and insurance agencies
- A journal of what you remember from your accident, including any pain or suffering that followed
- A list tracking all expenses from your accident, including medical expenses, property damage, and lost wages
Seek and Follow Medical Advice
Seek professional medical treatment immediately after your accident for both your physical injuries and emotional distress.
Follow all medical advice and treatment plans from your medical team.
Work With an Attorney
It is critical to contact an attorney immediately after your truck accident to meet Virginia’s statute of limitations for your situation.
Working with a trusted and compassionate truck accident attorney will help make sure you protect your rights and maximize your chances of recovering total compensation for your traumatic accident.
Contact our experienced team of attorneys today at Correll Law Firm to schedule your free case consultation.
Bring the following items with you to our first meeting:
- Your medical treatment plans
- Your documentation list
- Your list of expenses
Working With Correll Law Firm for a Truck Accident
Suffering a devastating injury from a truck accident leaves survivors battling severe physical injuries, emotional distress, and mounting financial burdens.
Our team of attorneys at Cornell Law Firm understands how challenging and overwhelming the aftermath of a large commercial truck accident is for most people.
Beau Correll founded Correll Law Firm in 2009 to focus his passion for the law on helping his local community by providing an unyielding commitment to defending their cases against large insurance companies.
He passionately advocates on his client’s behalf to help deliver justice and fair compensation for their injuries caused by another party’s negligence.
Mr. Correll and the Correll Law Firm are respected nationwide and have attracted the attention of large domestic and international media companies such as NBC, CBS Evening News, CNN, Vice News, and BBC.
He strives to be a beacon of light for his clients while they navigate the challenging and complex legal and insurance fields after suffering an injury or wrongful death.
At Correll Law Firm, we start every client relationship with a free consultation. We invite all new clients to a complimentary consultation to learn more about our firm while we listen attentively to their unique situation and desired outcome for their case. Our diligent team will then guide the best path forward for each client’s case.
At Correll Law Firm, we strive to lighten our clients’ stressful load by managing their insurance claim processes and maximizing their chances to recover compensation for the damages caused by their accidents.
We have successfully recovered millions of dollars in compensation for our clients, including
- $1,000,000 for a motor vehicle crash
- $950,000 for a motor vehicle crash that caused orthopedic injuries
- $475,000 for a motor vehicle crash
- $450,000 for medical malpractice
Our clients often leave us positive reviews expressing gratitude for our dedicated assistance with their cases.
Amanda contacted us when she was recently injured. She appreciated how quick, responsive, and articulate our team members were in their communications and valued how important it was for us to understand her unique situation fully.
Chris was happy with how responsive we were to his needs. We promptly answered every question and concern he had throughout the process. Our friendly approach to his case, matched with our strong and aggressive advocacy in the courtroom, gave him confidence throughout the lengthy settlement process.
Brittany was concerned her medical provider had mistreated her. She tried to seek help from multiple other law firms, but they were not willing to work with her. Our team listened to her situation, provided honest feedback, and set out with determination to help her build her case. She was very pleased with how quickly we delivered positive results on her case, accomplishing more than anticipated.
Contact us today at Correll Law Firm to schedule your free consultation to discuss your case with one of our experienced team members.
Types of Truck Accidents
Truck accidents leave a devastating wake of pain and suffering in the lives of all those involved.
A multitude of factors cause these types of catastrophic accidents.
Impaired Driving
Operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs dramatically heightens the chances of an accident. Even prescribed or over-the-counter medications produce adverse side effects that hinder a driver’s ability to safely control a large truck.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that one person is killed every 39 minutes by a drunk driver, with an estimated 13,525 alcohol-related fatalities occurring in the United States in one recent year.
The NHTSA further reports that 56 percent of drivers involved in a serious injury and fatal crash in one recent year tested positive for at least one drug in their system.
Aggressive Driving
Aggressive driving habits often lead to accidents with large trucks. Examples include road rage, sudden lane changes without signaling, following too closely, speeding, and driving at unsafe speeds for the roadway conditions.
According to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), 400 large truck accidents in one recent year were caused by a truck driver improperly changing lanes. This represents the cause of approximately 13 percent of all large commercial truck accidents in the state that year.
Approximately 6.7 percent of all truck accidents, or 202 in total, were caused by truck drivers driving too close to the vehicle in front of them.
Nationwide, the NHTSA estimates that 12,150 people were killed from speeding-related vehicular incidents in one recent year.
Distracted Driving
Operators of large trucks present considerable dangers when they are distracted while driving. Numerous distractions take their attention away from the road, such as texting or talking on a cell phone, engaging with passengers, rummaging through the cabin for items, changing the radio station, or eating. Outside distractions like billboards or the surrounding scenery also disrupt a driver’s concentration.
According to the NHTSA, 3,310 people were killed as a result of a distracted driver in one recent year in the United States.
Driver Fatigue
Even with existing regulations, numerous long-haul truck drivers face fatigue. This often stems from long periods of driving or a driver feeling ill. A fatigued driver has slower reaction times and diminished awareness, increasing the likelihood of accidents.
Close to 700 deaths were caused by a drowsy driver in one recent year, according to the NHTSA.
Disregarding Traffic Signs
Truck drivers who ignore traffic signals significantly raise the risk of accidents. This frequently occurs when a driver does not halt at a stop sign, overlooks traffic lights, or fails to yield to pedestrians at crosswalks.
Inadequate Driver Training
Inadequate training for truck drivers poses risks when operating large commercial vehicles. Comprehensive training is essential for managing diverse road conditions, such as wet or icy roads and steep grades. Being familiar with their routes helps drivers anticipate changes in direction.
Roadway Issues
Problems such as poor roadway maintenance, unclear lane markings, potholes, and construction zones impede truck drivers’ ability to handle their vehicles safely and effectively.
Abrupt Changes in Traffic Patterns
Unforeseen changes in traffic flow demand quick reactions from drivers to prevent accidents. Large commercial trucks are less maneuverable and cannot stop promptly, which often results in collisions.
Poor Vehicle Maintenance
Neglecting proper truck maintenance poses dangers not just to drivers but also to other road users, cyclists, and pedestrians. Commercial truck owners must perform regular maintenance to guarantee safety. Common maintenance concerns include malfunctioning brakes, worn tires, improperly secured loads, and low fluid levels.
Contact Correll Law Firm today if a large commercial truck accident injured you or your loved one. Let us give you the help and care you deserve in your pursuit of justice.
Work With a Dedicated Truck Accident Lawyer
People often feel a deep sense of anguish and frustration after suffering a painful accident with a large commercial truck. They are often unsure what to do next and who to turn to for help.
Working with a dedicated truck accident attorney will ease the stressful burden of your challenging situation, allowing you and your loved ones to focus more on your health and recovery.
Call our team at Correll Law Firm today at (540) 535-2005 to schedule your free case consultation.
Our three Virginia offices are conveniently located in
- Front Royal on North Royal Drive just south of West 2nd Street
- Winchester on Plaza Drive just off West Jubal Early Drive, east of Highway 11
- Harrisonburg on South High Street near Hillandale Park