Being involved in a collision with a truck or tractor trailer can be a deeply terrifying — or worse, deadly — experience. We have represented individuals and families who have been involved in tragic truck accident crashes and the consequences can be life-altering and permanent.
We believe our law firm is different than other Virginia law firms when it comes to representing injured parties or families in devastating truck accidents. One reason is because MartinWren, P.C. has Virginia’s first and only attorney who is board certified in Truck Accident Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. To get this designation, Robert “Bob” Byrne had a take a mini-bar examination, he had to satisfy extensive experience handling truck crash cases, he showed that he has been called up to speak at conferences to some of the leading trucking attorneys in the United States, and he had to pass a rigorous peer-review process where up to 12 attorneys and judges provided references about his abilities, experience, and character. Many of those attorneys who provided references were attorneys who opposed Bob in contentious court cases.
Based on our extensive experience handling tractor trailer accident cases of all sizes, we believe that anyone who needs legal help for a truck accident claim should seek someone who is board certified in Truck Accident Law.
Here are several reasons why truck accident claims are very unique personal injury claims and why they should be handled by legal specialists:
First, most attorneys who do not have deep experience with truck accident cases will mistakenly treat them like they are car accident cases. Now, to be sure, there are some similarities between car accident cases and truck accident cases. Obvious similarities include the fact that both types of claims involve crashes of vehicles.
But truck crash cases are much different than car cases. Trucks are much larger than cars, and that means there are braking differences, stopping differences, spacing differences, and a variety of other things that all impact how a truck should be driven in the first place. It is important to hire an attorney who is knowledgeable and experienced in dealing with these various differences.
Second, truck cases are subject to different laws than car cases. Tractor trailers and other heavy commercial trucks are most likely covered by federal regulations that are much different than the rules of the road for cars. Trucks that are used in interstate commerce must abide by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, a set of federal regulations that covers virtually every aspect of driving by commercial drivers.
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Third, because of the vast size and weight differences between trucks and cars, the damage involved in truck crashes it typically much greater than with car crashes. Many truck crash cases involving serious and permanent injuries, such as traumatic brain injuries, serious orthopedic injuries, burn injuries, or neurological injuries. These types of injuries are far more complex than the injuries involved in simple rear-end car collisions. Attorneys must be experienced in handling these more complex and sophisticated claims.
These are just some of the ways that truck crashes are different than car crashes.
There are different reasons, as to why truck accidents end up happening. Sometimes, it can be because people were speeding. Sometimes, they can happen because the person behind the wheel was drunk. It may be because of a defective vehicle, a malfunctioning safety system, or a clear violation of the rules of the road.
Whatever the reason, vehicle accidents affect anyone who was involved, and trucks are not an exception to this. Some of the reasons why truck accidents happen are because the truck may not have made a wide enough turn, they may not have looked below them and saw a car or pedestrian, the truck may have tried going through a red light and ended up getting into a crash, or a variety of other causes. Whatever the reason that the truck accident happened, it is important that the individual involved in the crash get the assistance that is needed. One of the strongest ways to do this would be by looking for a truck accident lawyer in Virginia.
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One of the benefits that a board certified truck accident lawyer brings to a case is the ability to provide deep insight to you about the expectations for your case. We have handled truck accident cases in both state and federal courts, and we have taken cases to verdict against very aggressive, highly regarded, and well-funded defense firms. We had a track record of fighting hard for our clients and obtaining excellent results for our clients in a variety of different trucking cases.
A board certified truck accident lawyer would conduct a deep dive into the facts of your case. Our attorneys would conduct research to determine all responsible parties, we would utilize resources and technology to ascertain how the accident happened and why it happened, and analyze ways the crash could have been prevented. In addition, we would work with your healthcare providers and physicians to understand the extent of your injuries and get the necessary expert testimony to support your claims.
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In addition, our board certified truck accident attorney can build the strongest claim to support and show your economic and non-economic damages. We will work with physicians, lifecare planners, vocational rehabilitation professionals, economists, and other experts to show the extent of your past and future injuries. We will meet with your family, friends, and acquaintances to get an idea about all the ways this crash has impacted every aspect of your life.
If you or a loved one who injured or worse in a Virginia tractor trailer crash, call the board certified truck accident lawyer at MartinWren P.C. We have successfully handled tractor trailer and other commercial truck crash cases all over the Commonwealth of Virginia. We have the experience, knowledge, and compassion to help you and your family deal with this incredibly difficult challenge in your life.
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