Do You Have the Right Truck Accident Lawyer?
Just because a lawyer says they handle "personal injury" and "accident" cases doesn't necessarily mean that they have the knowledge and experience needed to handle injury cases arising from tractor-trailer or commercial vehicle accidents.
We see a lot of truck accident injury cases in Baltimore, probably because several major highways pass through the area.
These cases are significantly different than the average auto accident case. For starters, there are usually several parties involved other than the driver. There may be corporate entities that own the "tractor" portion of the rig and the "trailer" portion. There are often leasing agreements among the parties that dictate who is the responsible party, and what insurance is primary. There are special requirements in terms of safety inspections by state and federal regulatory authorities, and special licensing requirements for commercial drivers. Its important to hire an injury lawyer who knows where to find this information and how to use it to best present your claim for damages.
When you are selecting an attorney, ask how many truck accident injury cases they have handled, and taken to trial. What were the results in these cases? Does the lawyer you are considering really have the specialized knowledge and experience needed to get the best result in a trucking injury case? It's much better to get this information up front than it is to regret your choice of counsel later on.
