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Lawyer for Serious Injuries in Commercial Truck Accidents in Pasadena, MD

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Because Pasadena is located between the Port of Baltimore, BWI Airport, and distribution centers along the Interstate 97 and Route 100 corridors, a large number of large commercial trucks move through the area every day. When 18-wheeler trucks are fully loaded, they are around 20 times the weight of a typical passenger car. This means they can inflict massive damage when they are involved in collisions with smaller vehicles. When serious injuries occur in truck accidents, victims will need to understand their legal options and the steps they can take to recover compensation from the parties who were responsible.

The attorney at Whitlock Law represents people who have been injured in crashes with commercial trucks in Pasadena and other parts of Maryland. These cases can quickly become complicated due to the federal regulations that apply to commercial vehicles, the large insurance policies carried by trucking companies, and the involvement of multiple parties. With our level of knowledge and experience in these types of cases, we can provide the representation clients need to address the harm they have suffered and obtain the compensation they deserve.

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The Risks of Sharing the Road With Large Trucks

Commercial trucks need far more distance to stop than passenger cars. They have large blind spots, they can swing wide when making turns, and they can be pushed off course by strong crosswinds. On highways, the risks can increase as trucks travel at high speed or in heavy traffic. On local roads, trucks that make deliveries to shopping centers or transport goods to and from warehouses can create hazards for drivers and pedestrians. A small mistake by a truck driver can lead to life-changing injuries for others who are involved in a collision.

Rear-End Collisions Involving Trucks

When a truck strikes a car from behind, the force can crush the rear of the vehicle, push it into other cars, or shove it into an intersection. People in the vehicle that is struck may suffer traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, broken bones, severe whiplash, and other types of injuries. Rear-end accidents involving trucks can happen because of issues such as:

Speeding: A heavy truck that is traveling too fast may not be able to slow down in time when traffic backs up at an interchange or traffic light.
Tailgating: Large trucks will need to maintain longer following distances when traveling behind other vehicles. A truck driver who does not leave enough space may not be able to stop before colliding with another vehicle.
Brake Failure: Worn brake pads, poorly adjusted air brakes, or other issues with a truck's brakes can prevent a truck driver from being able to stop.

Underride Accidents

In an underride crash, a smaller car can slide under a truck's trailer from the side or from the rear. Because trailers are usually around the same height as the windshields of cars, features like bumpers, crumple zones, and airbags may not provide protection in these collisions. Underride crashes can lead to catastrophic head and neck injuries, and in some cases, they can result in wrongful death.

Many side underride crashes happen when truck drivers make wide or improper turns across several lanes of traffic. When doing so, they can block the road with the side of their trailer, and they may strike other vehicles traveling alongside them. Other underride accidents can happen when a driver changes lanes or backs up without checking their blind spots, leaving a nearby car with no ability to avoid a collision.

Truck Rollover Accidents

When a truck turns over in an accident, it can crush nearby cars, and spilled cargo can block several lanes of traffic. People involved in rollovers may suffer severe crush injuries or amputations. Burn injuries can occur if fuel or hazardous materials spill and catch fire.

Trucks have a high center of gravity, so a truck driver who swerves suddenly or drives too fast on a curve or highway ramp can cause their trailer to turn over. An overloaded trailer can also affect the balance of a truck and make it more likely to roll over.

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Other Types of Truck Accidents

Sideswipe Collisions: A truck that moves into a neighboring lane can force another car off the road or into a barrier. These accidents can occur when truck drivers do not check their blind spots to make sure a lane is clear.
Jackknife Accidents: When a truck driver brakes too hard or makes other unsafe maneuvers, their trailer can swing out at an angle and sweep across multiple lanes, colliding with other vehicles.
Decoupled Trailers: A trailer that separates from a truck's cab because of a faulty hitch or improper connection can create a hazard in the road, and it may cause injuries when it collides with other cars.
Falling Cargo: Loads on trucks must be secured so they do not spill onto the roadway. Unsecured cargo may fall and strike the windshields or roofs of other cars, causing extensive damage and serious injuries. Spilled cargo may also cause drivers to swerve, which can lead to additional collisions.
Tire Blowouts: Worn or underinflated tires can burst while a truck is in motion. This can cause a driver to lose control and collide with another car.

Identifying Everyone Who May Be Responsible for a Truck Accident

In many cases involving truck accidents, more than one person or party may have played a role in causing collisions. A truck driver may have caused an accident through negligent driving. A motor carrier may be responsible for its failure to properly screen truck drivers or poor supervision and safety practices. A maintenance contractor may have failed to perform inspections or repairs correctly. A shipper that loaded cargo may have overloaded a truck or failed to secure items correctly.

Our attorney can take steps to obtain evidence that will show who was at fault for a truck accident. We can gather electronic logging data from a truck, records related to maintenance and repairs, driver qualification files, and evidence from the scene of an accident. This evidence can reveal whether an accident may have been caused by a driver who was acting negligently or other factors. We will work to ensure that our clients can obtain compensation from the liable parties that will address the damages they have suffered.

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 Pasadena, Maryland Truck Accident Lawyer

At Whitlock Law, we are here to help address the injuries and damages that have been caused by a truck accident. We can help clients obtain compensation that will help them recover from their injuries and move forward with their lives. Contact our Pasadena, MD commercial truck crash attorney 301-565-1655 to arrange 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, 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.

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Pasadena Truck Accident Attorney

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Lawyer for Serious Injuries in Commercial Truck Accidents in Pasadena, MD

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

The Risks of Sharing the Road With Large Trucks

Rear-End Collisions Involving Trucks

Underride Accidents

Truck Rollover Accidents

Relentless in pursuit. Committed to the fight.

Other Types of Truck Accidents

Identifying Everyone Who May Be Responsible for a Truck Accident

Contact Our Pasadena, Maryland Truck Accident Lawyer

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

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