Truck Accident Lawyers Serving Virginia
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Truck accidents are a bigger problem than you might think and have the potential for catastrophic injuries. According to the Virginia Highway Safety Office, 2,981 large truck crashes occurred in 2022, with 60 of those injury cases being fatal. Truck accidents are especially dangerous, considering how much mass is involved. Statistically, these kinds of accidents are much more dangerous than the average car accident, so you will want help navigating the aftermath from a Virginia personal injury attorney with a free case evaluation.
Montagna Law is a Hampton Roads truck accident law firm with offices in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Newport News. We have a long history of protecting our injured clients against insurance companies while recovering compensation for their Virginia truck accident claims. Call us at 877-622-8100 or use our online contact form to schedule a free consultation and learn how we will put our experience to work for you.
Let us work on recovering compensation while you work on recovering from your injuries.
Types of Truck Accidents Montagna Law Handles
- Roll-over
- Jackknife
- Wide turn
- Head-on
- Rear-end
- T-bone
- Blind spot
Why Work With Montagna Law for Your Virginia Truck Accident Claim?
Clients often choose Montagna Law to represent them in their Virginia truck accident cases because they know our personal injury attorneys will work hard on their behalf, putting the client’s needs first. Our compassionate and caring attorneys are well-versed in Virginia law and can navigate the complex insurance web.
The attorney-client relationship is very important to us. You will not have to worry about a lack of communication. From the very first meeting with your attorney, you will notice just how simple it is to get in contact with us. Our attorneys truly care about getting to know you and your case to win the compensation you deserve.
Montagna Law’s Virginia truck accident lawyers will move swiftly and aggressively to hold the at-fault parties financially accountable for your lost quality of life, pain and suffering, lost work time and wages, and medical expenses.
Our experienced attorneys have been fighting for the rights of Hampton Roads’ injured for several decades. We will show that same dedication to you and your legal situation.
Trucking Accident Settlement Results Examples
Montagna Law is committed to providing our clients with dedicated service. We fight hard and win big in Virginia accident cases. We have won millions of dollars for thousands of clients, helping them to restore their lives following destructive tractor-trailer accidents. The following are examples of results our law firm secured for our clients.
- $900,000 for our client after a tractor-trailer drove off before our client was finished with their work on the tires of the truck. This resulted in the tractor-trailer hitting our client.
- $450,000 after a tractor-trailer rear-ended our client’s car, pushing it into the vehicle in front of them.
Start the Road to Recovery With Us
At Montagna Law, we take pride in helping people and their family members who have had motor vehicle crashes and truck accidents. We know it’s important to give people hope after sustaining severe injuries in a collision. If you or someone close to you have suffered an injury due to another person’s negligence and you find yourself in need of a Virginia truck accident lawyer, our team is here for you.
Whether the negligent party is the trucker (e.g., driver error or driver fatigue), the trucking company (e.g., violation of safety regulations), the truck manufacturer (e.g., defects), or another at-fault party, our personal injury attorneys know how to present a case to help you recover compensation. We will fight to help you get the justice that you deserve.
Contact us today for a free consultation with lawyers who have decades of experience and knowledge to help you fight for your rights in Hampton Roads. Our phone number is 877-622-8100 or fill out our online contact form.
Written By Jon Montagna
Jon Montagna received a Bachelor of Arts in Literature from American University in Washington D.C. and graduated Cum Laude from the University of Miami School of Law in 1999. Jon practices law in the Hampton Roads, Virginia, area, focusing on personal injury, family law, workers’ compensation, and more. Jon Montagna focuses on serving and achieving favorable results for his clients.
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Do You Know What to Do Following an Auto Accident?
Frequently Asked Questions
There are some key differences between a big rig and a car accident, primarily due to the size of the vehicle involved and the various parties that may be liable for damages.
- Higher chance of serious injuries and damages
- Larger medical bills
- Greater chance of death
- Larger insurance policies
- More potentially liable parties
For the most part, the statute of limitations for filing a personal injury claim in Virginia after a truck accident is two years from the date of the accident, according to personal injury law. If you are filing a wrongful death suit on behalf of a loved one, then the two-year limit begins on the date of death rather than the date of the accident. If the accident victim was an infant, the statute of limitations is extended to five years according to federal regulations.
Virginia truck accidents happen for a variety of reasons, and knowing what to look out for can help you avoid bad situations that could lead to injuries. Here are the most common causes of truck accidents that our experienced attorneys have seen time and time again.
- Speeding
- Driving too closely
- Improper lane changes and turns
- Distracted driving
- Road conditions
- Weather
Commercial trucking accidents are litigated differently largely because truck drivers are generally employed by a trucking company. As the employer of the truck driver involved in or who caused the accident, the legal responsibility may fall on the trucking company. Other parties who may be liable in the case of a trucking accident include:
- Commercial vehicle manufacturers
- Vendors used by the trucking company
- Cargo owners
- Local government (in the case of poor road design, lacking signage, etc.)
Determining liability can be tough in a truck accident case, so you may want to hire a truck accident attorney to help. A Virginia personal injury lawyer can communicate with all of the responsible parties involved, including the insurance companies, and fight for your rights as a truck accident victim.
If you have sustained injuries in a commercial truck accident, proving the accident was a result of negligence is key to the process of recovering maximum compensation for your losses. In truck accidents, negligence can be any behavior or act that may be considered a breach of the truck driver’s duty of care.
Under the regulatory process imparted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration(FMCSA), truck drivers are responsible for following certain rules and regulations while on duty, including:
- Maintaining a log of hours driven
- Driving no more than 10 hours per day
- Documenting rest and service breaks
- Abstaining from drugs or alcohol
- Loading cargo precisely
- Adhering to legal service and maintenance requirements
If you are involved in an accident with a truck driver who has failed to follow these regulations, you may be able to prove negligence on their part.
Every truck accident is different, and the amount of compensation a victim can recover depends on the circumstances of the accident, the relevant insurance policies, and the nature of your injuries, among other considerations.
An experienced Virginia truck accident lawyer can help you recover the compensation you deserve. Our Virginia truck accident lawyers can not only ease the stress and anxiety that is natural in the aftermath of a truck accident but can also determine the at-fault party in the accident and what compensation should come from it.
Generally speaking, the damages available to a victim of a truck accident in Virginia include (but may not be limited to):
- Medical expenses
- Lost income
- Pain and suffering
- Future loss of earnings
- Emotional distress
- Diminished quality of life
- In the case of wrongful death, burial and funeral expenses
An array of commercial trucking companies routinely travel in the Hampton Roads area, especially on major roadways, such as I-64, I-264, and I-464, causing accidents. Companies prominently involved in accidents include UPS, FedEx, and Central Transport, to name a few.
Trucks are massive vehicles and, in vehicle accidents, can cause serious injury. The following are some of the most common truck accident injuries accident victims suffer from a big rig, dump truck, or other large commercial vehicle collisions.
- Spinal cord injuries
- Neck injuries
- Back injuries (including herniated discs and spinal stenosis)
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Whiplash
- Broken bones
- Cuts and lacerations
- Wrongful death
Were You Injured in Hampton Roads?
If you or a loved one has been injured in Hampton Roads, it is crucial to take prompt action. there are strict deadlines for filing personal injury claims, and any delay could jeopardize your ability for compensation. Don’t talk to the insurance companies. Talk to a lawyer at Montagna Law.
Our aggressive attorneys are here to fight the insurance companies for your rights.
Contact us today at 877-622-8100
or complete our online form.