Garner’s proximity to Raleigh is one reason trucks are a regular site on the town’s roads. Whether it’s an 18-wheeler passing through, a delivery truck supplying local businesses, or any other commercial vehicle, trucks can be acutely dangerous to any motorist, passenger, or pedestrian in Garner. If you or a loved one were in a truck accident, hire a Garner truck accident attorney from our firm to represent you. Our attorneys offer over a century of relevant experience, and we can start working on your case today. Call Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers’ headquarters now at (919) 778-9700 for your free consultation about a Garner truck accident lawyer.
Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers: 40 Years Serving North Carolina
Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers feel fortunate to be able to help victims of negligence. We don’t take this opportunity for granted; we go the extra mile to provide effective, personalized representation that produces results.
You deserve a law firm of our caliber, and you should hire your Garner truck accident attorney from our team because:
Our Case Results Make an Impact
Our attorneys have a winning mentality because that’s what you need to succeed in our field. Our results show how diligently we prepare and how aggressively we fight for our clients, with some noteworthy results including:
- $9.45 million in a truck accident case which, tragically, involved a wrongful death
- $7.85 million in a case in which several clients suffered an injury by corporate negligence
- $5.25 million for a family affected by at-fault parties’ negligence, which left a minor permanently injured
- $3.6 million in a fatal auto accident case
We have recovered millions for many clients. We have also recovered large settlements and verdicts for clients who received the compensation they deserved, even when those recoveries were not seven figures. Our firm has recovered over $800 million for clients since 2000 alone.
We relentlessly pursue justice for our clients, and justice looks different in each truck accident case we lead.
Our Office in Raleigh Is a Stone’s Throw from You
Our team is right up the road from you. We have handled many cases in Garner and will come to you to make every step of your case as seamless as possible.
Being close to you also means we can start securing evidence and documentation right away. Every piece of evidence can make a difference in your case, so hiring us makes sense from a geographic perspective.
Our Attorneys Have More Than 190 Years of Combined Experience
We have several attorneys on staff, and each of them is dedicated to improving clients’ lives. Our lawyers have nearly two centuries of combined experience, which means:
- Whoever represents you, know that they will be highly qualified to lead your case
- We have several attorneys with extensive experience leading truck accident cases, specifically
- Our attorneys work together, leaning on each others’ experience and insights to maximize our value to clients
Our firm also has valuable connections with experts who may contribute to your truck accident case in Garner. Considering the severity of truck accidents and the stakes of your case, you should not settle for a lawyer or firm that lacks our level of experience.
Our Clients Hold Us in High Regard
We are honest. We deliver on our promises. We treat clients like family. We get results. Our commitment to excellence leaves an impression on our clients, which is evidenced by:
- The many testimonials we have received, and continue to receive, from clients expressing their gratitude for our attorneys and support staff
- The countless clients who come to us through recommendations from friends and family (word of mouth travels fast when you’re as dedicated to clients as we are)
- More than 1,200 Five-Star Google Reviews from clients who are grateful they chose Riddle & Ridley Injury Lawyers to represent them
Our firm is different. Find out what we mean by speaking directly with a member of our team (at no cost). Call Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers’ headquarters today at (919) 778-9700 for your free, no-pressure consultation about a Garner truck accident lawyer.
Trucks Are Not Your Average Vehicle, and Their Capacity to Cause Injury Is Immense
In fact, it is not the truck itself that causes injury. It’s the failure of trucking companies, truck drivers, manufacturers, and other liable parties that cause accident victims harm. That said, trucks have several features that make them more hazardous than the typical vehicle, which include:
A Multi-Ton Weight
Trucks are the heaviest vehicles on the road. When a vehicle is heavy, it:
- Has more destructive capacity than lighter vehicles
- Takes longer to stop
- Requires more physical strength to control
- Requires a driver who is alert, capable, and deadly serious about protecting others from harm
The maximum allowed truck weight is 80,000 pounds. This amount of weight is immensely dangerous when truck drivers and other responsible parties act negligently.
Complicated Components
The fact that most professional truck drivers need a commercial driver’s license (CDL) indicates how complex trucks can be. These vehicles are not like passenger vehicles, in which even a novice driver may get in, start the car, and operate relatively safely.
If a truck driver is inexperienced, poorly trained, or unfit to handle the truck for other reasons, this presents an imminent crash hazard.
Trailers and Cargo
The trailers that trucks often tow behind add further danger. Flatbed trailers, dump trailers, gooseneck trailers, and enclosed cargo trailers can all become hazardous when:
- The truck driver does not have the necessary certifications to carry the cargo
- Cargo is not distributed properly within or on the trailer
- The trailer has design defects
- Cargo is not securely fastened or loaded
- The truck driver operates the vehicle without regard for the trailer’s size and weight
Truck drivers, truck owners, trailer owners, trailer manufacturers, cargo loaders, and cargo owners can be responsible when truck—or cargo-related factors contribute to a crash.
A Top-Heavy Design
Trucks and their trailers ride higher than the typical vehicle. Cargo may be loaded to the top of a trailer, adding to the top-heavy nature of a truck.
When a vehicle is top-heavy, it may be more likely to roll over. Rollover accidents become even more likely when a truck driver fails to slow around turns, does not account for dangerous road or weather conditions, or is carrying improperly loaded cargo.
Drivers Who Are At Risk of Impairment
Being a professional truck driver comes with risks. Those who operate trucks in chaotic environments for many consecutive hours (in some cases, for weeks at a time) may:
- Be susceptible to fatigue, even with limits on how long drivers can be behind the wheel
- Be enticed to rely on stimulating drugs to stay alert behind the wheel
- Resort to unsafe alcohol use to cope with job-related stress
- Be susceptible to distracting behaviors to get through long stretches of drive time
Truck drivers may also be more vulnerable to road rage, if only because they encounter a large number of other motorists while driving.
Due to these risks, trucking companies, truck drivers, and others involved in the trucking industry have a great duty to prioritize safety. Your Garner truck accident attorney may discover that one or more parties failed to prioritize safety, instead engaged in negligent behavior, and harmed you or a loved one as a consequence.
Let Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers Lead Your Truck Accident Case with Excellence
There is nothing excellent about being in a truck accident—for many, the experience is traumatic and immensely costly. Your compensation case can reach the standard of excellence, though, as excellence is the baseline standard at Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers.
Allow us to lead your case in Garner by:
- Uncovering evidence of negligence: Allow our team to travel to Garner right away to secure all evidence of negligence. We may record witness accounts of the collision, force the liable trucking company to turn over relevant evidence, hire experts to testify about the accident’s cause, and obtain several other types of compelling evidence.
- Determining who we should seek compensation from: We will determine whether a trucking company, truck driver, insurance company, or other parties owe you money for your accident-related damages. We often seek compensation from insurance companies, but we are just as capable of filing a lawsuit if it’s the right strategy for you.
- Documenting your damages: We will contact your doctors, solicit expert insights, obtain financial records, and speak with you about pain and suffering, financial pressures, and the other challenges you’ve faced because of the crash.
- Handling all accident-related claims for you: Trucking companies typically have large insurance policies to cover accidents. We will lead those claims if you file one or more insurance claims in response to the crash. Insurance companies may try to avoid paying you fair compensation in several ways, and we will address such bad-faith strategies for you.
- Negotiating a settlement: Once we know how much compensation you deserve, we will relentlessly pursue that sum. Our negotiations will be aggressive, straight to the point, and supported by facts and evidence. We believe we have leverage because if liable parties are not willing to settle, we maintain the option of filing a lawsuit.
- Starting and finishing legal proceedings if you choose to file a lawsuit: Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers has won many verdicts in courtrooms throughout North Carolina. We have no issue or hesitation when clients urge us to fight for them at trial. In fact, we get up for a legal fight.
Our team thrives in the most high-pressure, high-stakes cases. We take a vow to do right by our clients, and we deliver on our promises. You will be more than thankful that you chose Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers to represent you, and we intend to deliver all the compensation you deserve.
Damages We Often Include in Our Garner Truck Accident Cases
Our attorneys must be intimately familiar with the hardships our clients are enduring. This not only makes us empathetic counselors in tune with our clients’ needs—knowing your damages is also essential to succeeding in your case.
As we get to know you and understand what you’ve been through, we may find that you deserve compensation for:
Your Pain and Suffering
Our clients are people, and it’s only human to be shaken up when hit by a large truck. Your pain and suffering may include:
- Physical pain from your injuries
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- The effects of visible injuries, like scarring
- Lost quality of life
We will take the necessary steps to diagnose, understand, and document your pain and suffering.
All Accident-Related Medical Bills
We’re with you throughout your recovery. Your lawyer will keep in touch, continually gather documentation from your providers, and determine how much compensation you deserve for your medical care.
Income You’ve Lost Because of the Truck Accident
Truck accident victims often need time to recover before returning to work. Some cannot work again due to accident-related disability.
If you lose income or suffer any other professional harm because of the accident, we will include your professional damages in your case.
The Repair or Replacement of Damaged Property
If your vehicle was involved in a truck accident, we will demand compensation to repair it or cover its replacement value.
North Carolina Imposes a Deadline for Filing Your Truck Accident Case in Garner
We know North Carolina statutes, including the statute requiring us to file truck accident lawsuits within a specific period after the crash. Do not wait to speak with our team; we must respect this non-negotiable deadline by starting your case right away.
Call Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers Today for Your Free Consultation
Contacting a Garner truck accident attorney for a free consultation is an important step towards getting the legal support you need. Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers have achieved uncommon results while providing skilled service to our clients. We care about North Carolina and our clients.
Call our seasoned truck accident attorneys today at (919) 778-9700 for your no-risk, free consultation about a Garner truck accident lawyer.