Accomplished North Carolina Truck Accident LawyersAccidents involving semi trucks and passenger vehicles almost always result in serious and catastrophic injuries. Traumatic brain injuries (TBI), amputations, quadriplegia, and wrongful death are not uncommon. At Smyth & Cioffi, LLP, in Raleigh, North Carolina, we have the knowledge, experience, and resources to effectively represent individuals and families affected by North Carolina trucking accidents. If You Have Been Injured in a Trucking Accident Trucking accidents are not the same as car accidents. And a lawyer qualified to handle a car accident may not be qualified to handle a complex trucking accident case. Truck drivers and trucking companies are regulated by a number of state and federal regulations that do not apply to passenger vehicles. They are also required to carry large insurance policies to protect other drivers when accidents happen. These insurance carriers have significant resources available to aggressively fight cases and limit their liability in truck accident cases. The lawyers at Smyth & Cioffi, LLP have extensive experience and the resources to fight back in complex truck accident cases. Once we are retained, we immediately being building our clients case. We subpoena the driver's logs, the truck’s maintenance records, the black box that records speed and braking just before the accident, and any GPS information the trucking company may have on the vehicle. When prudent, we enlist the services of accident reconstruction experts to help determine the exact cause of the accident. Big-rig accidents often have specific and proximate causes including:
Trucking accident litigation is often expensive. Our firm handles all trucking accident cases on a contingent basis and we provide a free initial consultation to determine if we are the right firm to handle a case. Since we are committed to providing legal advice tailored to the specific needs of each client, we must be selective in the cases we handle. However once we accept a truck accident case, we know how to effectively examine evidence, build a case, and present it to a jury. Our objective is to maximize the compensation our clients receive for their injuries. Contact our Raleigh Truck Accident AttorneysIf you or a member of your family have been seriously injured in a commercial vehicle accident, please contact the lawyers at Smyth & Cioffi, LLP. Our attorneys can be contacted by phone at 919.782.2000, by e-mail, or by filling out the intake form on our Contact Us page. |
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