Your life changes in seconds when a construction truck operator is negligent. These accidents cause catastrophic injuries, and you will suffer lifelong pain and require medical treatment. The initial moments after an accident are confusing, and many victims are unsure of what to do next.
A construction site supervisor may come and check on you and try to convince you that they care and are going to help you get through this challenging time. These are empty promises, and you must have an Oakville personal injury lawyer from Gatti, Keltner, Bienvenu & Montesi, PLC, on your side.
Causes of Construction Truck Accidents
Truck accidents are devastating, and victims are always left wondering, ‘how did this happen?” and we have some answers. From years of experience, we have found that construction truck accidents often happen because:
- Defective parts
- Ignoring safety regulations
- Intoxication
- Reckless driving
- Operating trucks without authorization
- Inadequate training
- Inexperience
- Not following the laws
- Malfunctions
- Inability to see vehicles
Construction workers have a hard job, but that does not excuse them from acting negligently and causing an accident. We understand their role in society is essential to the growth of our city, but they must take all safety precautions and keep everyone safe. Motorists know they must drive cautiously, but that does not excuse construction workers’ disregard for safety.
When you are in an accident, you must call an Oakville construction truck accident attorney from GKBM.
Injuries from Construction Truck Accidents
Construction trucks cause catastrophic injuries, and that is detrimental to your future. When you suffer an injury that alters your daily life, the physical toll is only the beginning; you also have the emotional toll of living with a permanent injury. For many, there is no end to the medical treatments, which can be daunting.
Common construction truck injuries include:
- Internal bleeding
- Spinal cord trauma
- Broken bones
- Compound fracture
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Organ failure
- Burns
- Loss of limb
- Paralysis
- Traumatic brain injury
Catastrophic injuries require long-term care, which means you need a substantial settlement. Depending on your injury, you will need emergency medical attention, follow-up visits, diagnostics scans, and a long-term plan. In many instances, the person does not survive the crash leaving a family grieving.
It is difficult to think that your life is forever changed because of someone else, but working with a construction truck accident attorney in Oakville can ease some of the stress.
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Determining Liability in a Construction Truck Accident
Accident victims immediately begin to blame the construction worker or blame themselves. Do not cast blame on anyone, as liability is complex. While the construction worker was behind the wheel, they were not the liable party. Suppose there was a defective part on the vehicle; the manufacturer is responsible.
While the construction company does bear responsibility, the main culprit is the negligent part manufacturer. There are many intricacies in these cases, and you need someone with experience investigating your claim. Liable parties your construction truck accident lawyer in Oakville, TN, go after include:
- Truck owner
- Safety inspectors
- Foreman or supervisor
- Construction Company
- Property owner
- Contractors
- Subcontractors
- Local municipalities
- Maintenance technicians
One downside to having multiple parties at fault is that they will shift the blame on you and each other. The back and forth is overwhelming for many victims, and that causes them to back out or take lower settlements. When you have a construction truck accident attorney in Oakville, TN, fighting for you, we handle all communications, so you do not have to worry about liability and who is responsible for what.
Let a construction truck accident lawyer do the talking on your behalf so you can focus on recovering from your injuries.
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Construction workers are susceptible to injuries from construction trucks as well. Construction truck accidents always result in devastation, and you need to weigh your legal options. Your legal options are more complex because you can file a workers’ compensation claim through your insurer and, sometimes, a personal injury claim.
It can be challenging to fight your employer legally, but they must compensate you for your losses. Motorists can file an insurance claim against the negligent party to recover damages. Insurance claims usually result in compensation awards, but the insurance company can and will delay the process as much as possible. Sometimes these claims will go into litigation which is another long and arduous process but is only necessary when both sides are unwilling to budge.
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Wrongful Death
One final and traumatizing legal option is filing a wrongful death claim. If your loved one dies from a construction truck accident, the surviving family can file a claim and get justice for their loss. Determining which route is best for you is the job of an Oakville construction truck accident lawyer.
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A successful construction truck accident claim results in you getting compensation for substantial losses in these cases. We can recover damages such as:
- Past and future medical costs
- Lost wages
- Property damage
- Emergency medical care
- Out-of-pocket expenses
- Chronic pain and suffering
- Reduced earning capacity
- Loss of enjoyment of life
The damages you can recover are contingent on your circumstance and medical condition. You will need a medical prognosis to determine what your future will look like. In a demand package, we will compile your economic and non-economic damages. Depending on specific circumstances, you can also obtain punitive damages when egregious actions result in losses.
Call Gatti, Keltner, Bienvenu & Montesi, PLC, Today
A construction truck accident lawyer is here to help you during this difficult time. Put your faith in a firm helping clients since 1970 resolve personal injury matters. Gatti, Keltner, Bienvenu & Montesi, PLC is ready to fight for you and get compensation for your injuries and losses after a traumatizing incident.
We will look objectively at your case and devise a legal strategy for your best interests. Do not let the construction companies win. Contact us and schedule a free consultation with a GKBM Oakville construction truck accident lawyer today.