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Attorney Addressing Injuries in Accidents With Commercial Trucks in Leesburg, Virginia

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Collisions with 18-wheelers and other commercial vehicles can result in devastating injuries. Victims of these accidents may face significant financial burdens and emotional trauma, and they may be unsure about what they should do to address the damages they have suffered. Truck accidents are often caused by negligence, and with the help of an attorney, a victim can determine who was responsible, and they can recover compensation that will allow them to heal and move forward.

Whitlock Law provides legal help for people in Leesburg, Virginia who have been injured in truck accidents. We work to hold negligent truck drivers, trucking companies, and other responsible parties accountable for their failure to protect the safety of victims. Our attorney can perform a comprehensive investigation to uncover the causes of a truck accident, and we will address all legal issues involved in a case. We fight to protect our clients' rights and make sure they can secure compensation that will reflect the full extent of their injuries and losses.

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Causes of Truck Accidents

Unsafe practices by drivers, trucking companies, or other parties involved in the operation and maintenance of commercial vehicles are often to blame for collisions between commercial trucks and other vehicles. Our lawyer can investigate an accident to determine whether it was caused by factors such as:

Traffic Violations: Truck drivers may engage in reckless actions, or they may fail to follow certain traffic laws. Speeding can increase the risk of accidents, since large trucks require more distance to stop. Other violations, such as illegal passing, tailgating, or running red lights, can also lead to collisions between trucks and other vehicles or pedestrians.
Distracted Driving: Commercial drivers may use phones, navigation systems, or other devices while driving. They may also engage in other distractions, such as eating and drinking. Inattention can be especially dangerous for truck drivers, since they may miss important details and cause devastating accidents.
Driver Fatigue: Long hours behind the wheel can lead to drowsiness. Drivers who are exhausted will be more likely to make mistakes, and extreme fatigue could lead a person to fall asleep at the wheel. Issues such as sleep disorders or certain types of medications can lead to increased risks of fatigue.
Impaired Driving: Operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is dangerous for anyone, but for those who need to maintain control of large, heavy commercial vehicles, drunk driving can be deadly.
Improper Loading of Cargo: Overloaded or unbalanced trailers can make a truck unstable, increasing the likelihood that a driver will lose control. Unsecured cargo can injure others when it falls from a truck.
Inadequate Maintenance: Brake failures, tire blowouts, and other mechanical issues may occur when a truck has not been properly inspected and maintained. These issues can cause a driver to lose control and collide with other vehicles.

Multiple parties may be liable for a truck accident. A truck driver who acted negligently while behind the wheel may be responsible, and liability may also apply to a trucking company that did not train or monitor drivers correctly. Other liable parties may include cargo loaders that did not properly load or secure cargo, manufacturers of defective parts or equipment, or maintenance contractors that did not inspect or repair a truck correctly.

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Types of Truck Accidents

Commercial truck accidents can take multiple forms, including:

Jackknife Accidents: When a trailer swings out and forms a sharp angle with the cab, it may strike other vehicles or block multiple lanes of traffic, which may lead to a multi-vehicle pileup.
Rollover Accidents: Large trucks may tip over due to excessive speed, sharp turns, or shifting cargo. They may land on other vehicles, block the roadway, or spill hazardous cargo.
Rear-End Collisions: Truck drivers may strike vehicles ahead of them if they do not take care to maintain enough distance to ensure that they can slow down and stop in time. These accidents may occur when a driver fails to account for the increased stopping distances that may be required during rainy or snowy weather.
Underride Accidents: A smaller vehicle may slide underneath the trailer of a commercial truck in a collision. These accidents can lead to serious or fatal injuries.
Wide-Turn Accidents: Truck drivers may fail to account for the extra space required when making turns, and they may strike vehicles or pedestrians in their path.
Lost Load Accidents: Improperly secured cargo may spill onto the roadway. Drivers or passengers may be injured when cargo lands on a vehicle, or obstacles in the road can lead to crashes.

Our considerable experience and focus on personal injury law can give you a significant advantage, because we will use our knowledge and skills to protect your best interests. If insurers do not offer full compensation through settlement negotiations, Attorney Whitlock is a force to be reckoned with in the courtroom.

Contact Our Leesburg Truck Accident Attorney

A collision with an 18-wheeler or another type of commercial vehicle can be devastating. At Whitlock Law, we work with truck accident victims to ensure that they will be able to recover compensation from the parties who were responsible. Contact our Leesburg, VA truck accident lawyer at 703-576-5005 and schedule a free consultation where you can learn what steps you can take to recover compensation for the injuries you have suffered.

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8701 Georgia Ave. Suite 610
Silver Spring, MD 20910

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16701 Melford Blvd., Suite 400
Bowie, MD 20715

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5100 Buckeystown Pike # 250
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Chesapeake, VA 23320

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10432 Balls Ford Rd, Suite 300
Manassas, VA 20109

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Glen Allen Office

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Glen Allen, VA 23060

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113 E. Market St, Suite 111
Leesburg, VA 20176

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We serve personal injury clients throughout Maryland, including Rockville, Potomac, Olney, Aspen Hills, Damascus, Hagerstown, Middletown, Bethesda, Germantown, Kensington, Gaithersburg, Chevy Chase, Frederick, Urbana, Clarksburg, Greenbelt, Upper Marlboro, College Park, Beltsville, Largo, Laurel, Columbia, Ellicott City, Pikesville, Owings Mills, Towson, Reisterstown, Essex, Parkville, Randallstown, Linthicum Heights, Baltimore, Annapolis, Crofton, Severna Park, Glen Burnie, Westminster, Sykesville, Silver Spring, Langley Park, Riverdale Park, Wheaton, Glenmont, Highlandtown, Hyattsville, and Bowie.

We serve personal injury and criminal defense clients throughout Virginia, including Arlington, Chesapeake, Newport News, McLean, Herndon, Leesburg, Ashburn, Sterling, Reston, Richmond, Suffolk, Roanoke, Lynchburg, Centreville, Charlottesville, Annandale, Harrisonburg, Waynesboro, Vienna, Front Royal, Falls Church, Purcellville, Hampton, Portsmouth, Woodbridge, Gainesville, Fredericksburg, Glen Allen, Fairfax, Manassas, Alexandria, Norfolk.

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Leesburg, VA Truck Accident Lawyer

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No Case is too Small or too Big.

Morgan and her staff have been very helpful.

Fantastic attorney! My case handler updated me in all aspects of my case...

I had a motor vehicle accident and I was not sure of the process.

Attorney Addressing Injuries in Accidents With Commercial Trucks in Leesburg, Virginia

Call 703-576-5005 Today to Schedule a Free Consultation

Causes of Truck Accidents

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Types of Truck Accidents

Contact Our Leesburg Truck Accident Attorney

Practice Areas

Recent Blog Posts

Request a Case Evaluation

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