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Attorney for Injuries in Collisions With Commercial Vehicles in Odenton, Maryland

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A fully loaded tractor-trailer truck weighs around 20 times more than a typical passenger car. When a vehicle that large collides with a smaller one, the people in the passenger vehicle almost always bear the worst of the impact. Tractor-trailer trucks, box trucks, and delivery vans travel through Odenton every day, moving goods along Route 32 toward Interstate 97 and BWI Marshall Airport and making deliveries to Fort Meade and local businesses. A crash involving one of these vehicles can be a life-altering event due to the severe injuries that can occur.

The lawyer at Whitlock Law helps truck accident victims and their families take on trucking companies and their insurers. These cases can be more complex than other types of car accident claims due to issues such as federal safety regulations and commercial insurance policies. Our attorney has the knowledge and experience needed to investigate these crashes and identify the liable parties, as well as the skill to negotiate or litigate on behalf of clients while working to recover full and fair compensation. Throughout the process of handling personal injury claims, we will provide steady guidance as we fight on behalf of our clients.

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Options for People Injured in Truck Accidents

Truck accident victims may have more avenues for obtaining compensation than they realize. Trucking carriers are required to carry insurance policies that have higher liability coverage than the policies of ordinary drivers. Responsibility for a truck accident may extend beyond a truck driver. A trucking company is generally liable for the negligence of a driver acting within the scope of their employment, and it may also be held liable for negligent hiring, training, or supervision. Depending on the facts, a claim may also involve a cargo loading company, a maintenance contractor, or a parts manufacturer.

Many truck accident claims are resolved through negotiations with insurance companies. When an insurer refuses to offer fair payment for a victim's damages, filing a lawsuit may be necessary. Maryland law generally allows three years to file a lawsuit, but waiting to file could put a claim at risk. Trucking companies may only keep records like driver logs for a limited time, so our lawyer can act quickly to send preservation letters and secure electronic data and other evidence before it disappears.

Serious Injuries Caused by Truck Accidents

The size of a commercial truck and the forces involved in a collision can lead to injuries that may be severe and permanent. People hurt in these crashes may suffer injuries such as:

Traumatic Brain Injuries: A violent blow to the head can cause memory loss, personality changes, and a wide variety of other issues that can make it difficult for a person to work or live independently.
Spinal Cord Injuries: Damage to the spinal cord can result in paralysis in the legs, lower body, torso, or arms. A person may require lifelong care.
Multiple Fractures: A vehicle can become crushed in a collision with a large truck, and this may result in broken bones in several places at once. Surgery, metal hardware, and long rehabilitation may be required.
Internal Bleeding and Organ Damage: These injuries may not be obvious right away, which is why prompt medical care after any truck crash is so important.
Burns and Amputations: Fuel fires and crushing forces can cause disfiguring burns or the loss of limbs.

Tragically, many truck accidents are fatal. When a family loses a loved one, they may bring a wrongful death claim to address the losses they have experienced.

How Truck Drivers May Cause Truck Accidents

Traffic Violations

Commercial drivers must obey the same traffic laws as everyone else, but the consequences of a mistake can be far greater than when a driver of a passenger vehicle commits a violation. Speeding makes it harder for a heavy truck to stop. Unsafe lane changes, wide turns that cut into neighboring lanes, and the failure to yield at intersections are frequent causes of serious truck crashes.

Driver Fatigue

Long hours behind the wheel can slow a driver's reaction times in a way that is similar to when a person has been drinking alcohol. To address this danger, federal hours-of-service rules limit truck drivers to a certain number of hours behind the wheel during a shift while requiring them to take breaks and get sleep between shifts. Some truck drivers and trucking companies may ignore these limits to meet tight delivery schedules, which can result in serious driver fatigue.

Intoxication

Truck drivers are held to stricter standards for alcohol use than other motorists. A commercial driver may not operate a truck with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.04 percent or higher, which is half the legal limit that applies to most drivers. Truck drivers who drive while under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances may be responsible for causing devastating collisions.

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Negligent Maintenance

Motor carriers are required to systematically inspect, repair, and maintain their vehicles. When maintenance is not performed correctly, issues such as worn brakes, bald tires, and broken lights can lead to a truck crash.

Improperly Loaded Cargo

Cargo that is overloaded, unevenly distributed, or poorly secured can shift during travel, causing a truck to jackknife or roll over. When cargo loaders fail to load a truck correctly, distribute cargo in a way that will help a truck maintain balance, or secure cargo in place, truck accidents can occur when a truck driver loses control or when cargo falls into the road.

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 Odenton, MD Truck Accident Attorney

When a truck accident takes place, a victim deserves to have someone working hard to protect their rights and make sure they can obtain compensation. At Whitlock Law, our attorney can identify the parties who may be held responsible and take steps to obtain the full compensation a victim needs. Contact our Odenton, Maryland commercial truck accident lawyer at 301-565-1655 to set up a free consultation.

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

We serve personal injury 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, Oakton, Purcellville, Hampton, Portsmouth, Woodbridge, Gainesville, Fredericksburg, Glen Allen, Fairfax, Manassas, Alexandria, Norfolk.

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Odenton Truck Accident Lawyer

Case Spotlight

No Case is too Small or too Big.

I had a great experience with Whitlock Law.

Morgan is the best.

I love the fact that there so responsive.

Attorney for Injuries in Collisions With Commercial Vehicles in Odenton, Maryland

Call 301-565-1655 Today to Schedule a Free Consultation

Options for People Injured in Truck Accidents

Serious Injuries Caused by Truck Accidents

How Truck Drivers May Cause Truck Accidents

Traffic Violations

Driver Fatigue

Intoxication

Relentless in pursuit. Committed to the fight.

Other Causes of Truck Accidents

Negligent Maintenance

Improperly Loaded Cargo

Contact Our Odenton, MD Truck Accident Attorney

Practice Areas

Recent Blog Posts

Request a Case Evaluation

Silver Spring Office

Bowie Office

Frederick Office

Chesapeake Office

Manassas Office

Glen Allen Office

Leesburg Office

Severna Park Office

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Maryland 301-565-1655 | Virginia 703-576-5005