How to "Win Big" in your Truck Accident Case

Truck accidents are a major cause of highway deaths on Massachusetts (MA) and Rhode Island (RI) roads and highways. When a Semi-Truck* collides with a car, SUV or motorcycle, the accident can often be fatal.

Truck Accidents Cause More Deaths Than All Other Forms of Transportation

Truck accidents cause more deaths than plane accidents, ship accidents, interstate bus accidents and train wrecks combined. Sadly, the government and private trucking companies do not do enough to stop truck wrecks and the wrongful deaths that often result.

Who Wrote This Treatise?

This Trucking Accident article was authored by attorney David Slepkow 401-437-1100.
Most 18 wheeler accidents are caused by driver’ drug or alcohol abuse, distracted Truck drivers, mechanical issues, sleepy driving, unscrupulous trucking companies, careless driving as well as unqualified and not properly trained vehicle drivers.

A lawyer for trucking claims must do a complete and thorough investigation of the vehicles involved in the truck crash. The RI or MA Auto Accident Lawyer may need to file in Court to obtain a restraining order so that the Trucking Company will not tamper or fix the truck prior to inspection.

Common causes of truck wrecks In Rhode Island, Massachusetts and other states include:

1) Big Rig Brake malfunctions
2) Distracted truckers, cell phone, gps use, texting and driving
3) Mechanical failures
4) Fatigued driver

Tips for Prevailing in Your Case

Tips of the trade to win a RI, MA or National Big Rig or Semi-Truck Wrongful Death or serious injury case:

a) Photograph and preserve if possible damage to all vehicles involved in the trucking crash
b) Get documents and possessions inside the truck such as log books, beer bottles, pill containers, cell phones and manuals
c) Get access to the black box and get the recorded data in the black box.
d) If the truck has mechanical issues get a mechanical expert to investigate
e) Retain an Semi accident Reconstruction Expert.
f) Contact all witnesses, police officers and get statements immediately. This includes the tow truck operator.
g) Determine and Investigate the Negligent trucking companies’ policies regarding safety and maintenance
h) Determine what insurance is available to cover the damages.
i) Review applicable state and Federal regulations and laws regarding Tractor-Trailer safety