Tulsa is a major corridor for freight, and as a result, the city experiences heavy commercial traffic, which leads to an increased risk of life-threatening truck accidents. In fact, Oklahoma’s central location translates to exceptionally high truck traffic. If you or someone you love has been injured in a truck accident that was caused by another party’s negligence, our experienced Tulsa truck accident lawyers at ASH LAW are here for you.
A Truck Accident Can Alter The Course Of Your Life
Being injured by a truck driver or a trucking company’s negligence can prove life-altering. The immense impact generated by these often-fatal accidents is associated with very serious injuries that can prove devastating.
Obtaining the compensation to which you’re entitled is paramount, and the forms of loss covered in your truck accident claim can include all the following:
- Property damage to your vehicle, which could easily be totaled
- Your medical bills, which may stretch far into the future, with no end in sight for catastrophic injuries like severe TBIs and paralysis
- Your lost income, which may need to include losses that relate to ongoing career development
- Your physical pain and emotional suffering, which can be difficult to exaggerate in the aftermath of a violent truck accident
You’ll look to your trusted truck accident attorney to prove the extent of your losses in each of these categories.
State And Federal Trucking Regulations
Truck drivers make their living behind the wheel of massive machines, and they are, therefore, held to strict safety requirements at both the state and federal levels. These include hours of service restrictions, commercial driver’s license requirements, and regular maintenance and inspection schedules.
The trucking industry fuels our economy, and both trucking companies and truck drivers sometimes push the limits of safety in order to maximize profits. Often, truck accidents are caused by negligence on the truck driver’s part, but trucking companies also bear immense responsibility. When negligence lies with the truck driver, the truck accident claim is generally filed with the insurance provider of the trucking company that employs them.
Building A Strong Truck Accident Claim
To bring a solid truck accident claim that compensates you fairly, the available evidence will play a pivotal role, and all the following are prime examples:
- The testimony of eyewitnesses
- The footage captured by dashcams, traffic cameras, and bystanders
- The police report
- Physical evidence, like skid marks and the location of damage to the involved vehicles
- The testimony of experts in professions that relate to the physics of the accident or the severity of your injuries
- Professional accident reconstruction models that flesh out the accident details
Give Our Experienced Tulsa Truck Accident Attorneys A Call Today
Our diligent truck accident lawyers at ASH LAW are well respected for the skilled representation we afford clients throughout Tulsa and the State of Oklahoma. We recognize how challenging it is to be in your position, and we will not back down when it comes to fighting for your rights and for the compensation you deserve. To learn more, please don’t delay contacting us online or giving our firm a call at 918-599-0001 today.
