Provo Commercial Truck Accident Attorney

Commercial Truck Accidents

If you drive on the streets or highways in the Provo area, you will observe many forms of commercial trucks from 18-wheelers to flatbeds to tow-trucks to pick-up trucks, vans and other types of large vehicles.  They can range from trucks for plumbers to large tandem trailers delivering large volumes of merchandise from warehouses.   These vehicles require more skill and attentiveness from the driver, as they are larger, heavier, and have less visibility than most passenger vehicles and therefore they are generally harder to maneuver and bring to a stop.  Commercial drivers are required to take special driver training due to the hazard such vehicles pose to other drivers on the road.

Accidents involving these vehicles can result in severe and life-threatening injuries when they collide with a passenger vehicle or motorcycle.  Accidents often occur due to inattentiveness, negligence, reckless driving and sometimes substance abuse.  When involved in an accident with a commercial truck it is important to consult with a Provo car accident attorney who can assist you with a claim for damages that you may be entitled to, based on the evidence in the case.

When any commercial vehicle is involved in an accident the investigation can become more complex.  Issues like vehicle maintenance records, pre-existing problems of the vehicle, history of the driver, and potential company negligence relating to the accident will all need to be reviewed by a skilled attorney familiar with the process.  

Commercial Truck Accident Investigations

When structuring a claim involving a commercial truck of any type our commercial truck accident lawyer will utilize the necessary resources to uncover any and all aspects of negligence.  It could be that there are several factors that contributed to the accident and we may be able to pursue more than one avenue of potential compensation for your injuries.  This could include cases in which there was a failure of a vital safety system in the commercial truck that contributed to the accident, in which case the manufacturer of the system may also be liable.

The Zabriskie Law Firm has over 50 years of personal injury experience and our knowledge and experience with these types of claims may maximize your chances of obtaining compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages and pain and suffering.

If you have been involved in an accident with a commercial truck Contact a Provo Commercial Truck Accident Attorney for a full review of your case.