Woodbridge Truck Accident Attorneys

Experienced Lawyers for Serious Injuries in Woodbridge, Virginia Truck Accidents

It is rare for anyone to walk away from a truck accident completely unscathed. In many cases, these accidents result in hospitalization or even death. If you or somebody you love has been injured in a collision with a tractor-trailer, a truck accident attorney can take action against the liable parties and help you recover payment for your damages.

At Parthemos, Curran, Buelow and Polizzi, PLLC, we are ready to advocate for your rights. We take complex cases that other law firms pass up, and we are not afraid to take on commercial trucking companies to help you get the compensation you deserve. When you work with us, our truck accident lawyers will build a comprehensive personal injury claim while keeping you updated about developments in your case.

Who Can Be Named at Fault in a Truck Accident?

To secure maximum compensation for your injuries after a truck accident, you will have to identify all parties who can be held liable for the accident. Depending on the causes behind the crash, you may be able to name multiple people or entities who may be responsible for paying your damages.

In most cases, the truck driver is the first person to be named at fault. Simple acts of negligence by these drivers can have disastrous results. For instance, a fatigued truck driver may lose consciousness at the wheel, causing the truck to veer into other cars. In other cases, a truck driver could be distracted by a cell phone, GPS, or a communication device, increasing the likelihood of a crash.

Under Virginia law, employers can be held liable for damages caused by their employees, as long as the employee was acting within the scope of their duties. Naturally, this includes trucking companies and their truck drivers. The trucking company could also be held liable for hiring unqualified employees or failing to train drivers before sending them out.

Other liable parties may include the companies responsible for maintenance or loading cargo. You may even be able to name a local or state government at fault based on poor upkeep of the roads.

Catastrophic Injury in Truck Accidents

Truck accidents can result in permanent damage, which is referred to as catastrophic injuries. Some of these injuries may include:

• Traumatic Brain Injuries: A forceful impact to the skull in a truck accident can cause brain damage, possibly affecting your memory, cognitive ability, or communication skills.
• Burns: A crash with a tractor-trailer may cause your vehicle to combust, leaving you with painful burn injuries and disfiguring scars.
• Spinal Cord Injuries: If your back is impacted in a collision with a truck, your spinal cord could be damaged or severed, resulting in permanent paralysis.

Evidence in Truck Accident Claims

To build a strong personal injury claim, our attorneys will conduct a thorough search for evidence. We can pull black box data from the truck, showing the driver's speed, brake usage, and other information. We can also take eyewitness statements and collect police reports to corroborate your account.

Additionally, our attorneys are ready to revisit the scene of the accident to obtain physical proof. We can take photos of the vehicles involved in the crash and the debris on the road to reconstruct the crash, getting a clearer picture of what led up to the collision.

Meet With a Woodbridge, VA Truck Crash Lawyer

If you have been injured in a truck accident, our Woodbridge attorneys are ready to take on your claim. At Parthemos, Curran, Buelow and Polizzi, PLLC, we have secured millions of dollars for clients injured in auto accidents, both through settlement negotiations and aggressive litigation in trials. To schedule a free initial consultation with our firm, call our offices at 540-662-4222 or reach out to us online today.