With hundreds of thousands of drivers using Arlington roads and highways daily, truck accidents are routine. The highly anticipated integration of the new Amazon HQ brings an increased number of commercial trucks and trailers for residents to encounter on their daily commute. Accidents happen, and if you or someone you know has been injured in an accident involving a tractor-trailer or other big rig, the injuries can be severe and catastrophic. It’s important to have a strong legal team to protect you and your family from large truck insurance companies attempting to reduce payment for medical treatment, lost wages, pain and suffering, inconvenience, damages, and other expenses you may have incurred from a truck accident. If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, our Arlington attorneys have years of experience fighting these insurance companies in Virginia and are prepared to battle for you every step of the way. Portner & Shure, P.A. has the knowledge, resources, and experience to make sure those responsible for your injuries compensate you fairly.
Common Causes of Truck Accidents in Arlington
In a city filled with restaurants, bars, businesses, and residential housing, truck deliveries happen many times a day. These drivers spend long hours on their commute and suffer through rigorous work conditions to make delivery deadlines and secure their jobs. The industry faces immense pressure from both suppliers and consumers, and as a result, drivers often experience driver fatigue. This fatigue can manifest in poor reaction time, impaired or blurred vision, difficulty concentrating, or falling asleep at the wheel. When drivers are hit with fatigue, they tend to cause accidents, and the size and weight of these vehicles may result in serious injuries. Truck accidents can also be caused by reckless driving, like speeding and weaving in and out of lanes, and drug use by drivers trying to stay awake during their long drives.
Common Injuries Truck accidents can result in a variety of injuries, but the most common include:
- Broken bones/fractures
- Spinal cord injuries
- Brain injuries
- Soft tissue injuries, and
- Death
Our Arlington attorneys can help you with your medical treatment and bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, inconvenience damages, as well as damages for permanency. Injuries sustained in a truck accident can last a lifetime, and compensation should be calculated accordingly. These accidents are often complicated, and the injuries are often severe. Insurance companies for trucking companies will try to avoid paying you the compensation you deserve to take care of yourself. The best way to prepare yourself to fight these insurance carriers is to hire experienced Arlington truck accident lawyers with a history of success.
Does Portner & Shure, P.A. have a Bilingual Staff?
At Portner & Shure, P.A., we use interpreters and have bi-lingual paralegals who speak Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), Korean, and Spanish in serious truck accident cases. Our multi-lingual truck accident team has the skills and expertise necessary to meet your unique needs and obtain the financial compensation you deserve.
Why Hire Portner & Shure, P.A. for Your Arlington Truck Accident Case?
Handling a truck accident claim on your own is a mistake. After an accident, you should focus on your recovery and allow our top-rated truck accident legal team to handle your case. Hiring an Arlington truck accident lawyer will decrease your stress and likely result in a better financial outcome for you and your family. For over 30 years, the attorneys at Portner & Shure, P.A. have successfully fought for those injured in personal injury and truck accident cases in Arlington, Virginia. Our attorneys regularly appear in Northern Virginia Courts and have a legacy of success in large truck accident cases. “Expect more” in your truck accident case and hire Portner & Shure. Portner & Shure does not receive a fee unless the victim obtains a settlement or judgment in court.
