Skilled Representation From Our Morgantown Speeding And Reckless Truck Driving Accident Lawyer
A traffic accident caused by speeding almost always causes severe, sometimes life-threatening injuries. When one of the vehicles in question is a commercial semi-truck, which weighs about 80,000 pounds, then the people in the much-smaller passenger car or SUV suffer grievous injury. The force of the impact can cause shattered bones, severe the spinal cord, or cause someone to be ejected from the vehicle. Speeding is considered negligence; speed limits are posted for a reason (safety), and refusing to follow posted speed limits is abandoning the duty of care that drivers have for the safety of others (negligence). If a negligent trucker causes a wreck, they can be held liable for the harm they cause, and our Morgantown speeding and reckless truck driving accident lawyer can hold them accountable.
At Hayhurst Law PLLC, we litigate complex commercial truck accident claims caused by negligent truck drivers and trucking companies. We’re committed to securing full and fair compensation for our clients and can help you recover from a devastating crash. Contact us today for a free consultation.
How Speeding And Reckless Driving Affects Your Negligence Claim
If you are in a crash with a truck driver and didn’t cause it, you must prove that the driver was negligent to win your case. A driver who doesn’t follow the speed limit is considered negligent, but without proof, it can often be your word against that of the truck driver and their employer. Our lawyers gather evidence to prove that the other driver was speeding, such as:
- The logs from the truck’s Event Data Recorder, a “black box” that indicates how fast the vehicle was traveling, what direction it was going, and when and how heavily it slowed or braked
- Police reports, including the post-crash accident report and any citation that the officer may have issued the trucker
- Physical evidence, collected by our investigators and put together by accident reconstructionists to explain how fast the vehicles were going and how the crash happened
- Witness accounts, including passers-by and passengers in either vehicle who can attest to the speed of the driver
If the trucker acted recklessly, such as changing lanes without signaling, tailgating, or using their phone while driving, we could also uncover that further bolstering our case.
Compensation In A Truck Accident Case
As the injured victim, you have the right to claim both economic and non-economic damages in your case. Economic damages are your out-of-pocket expenses, including all necessary medical care, lost wages from when you didn’t work due to your injuries, and property damage, including replacing your vehicle. You can also claim non-economic damages, which include your pain and suffering, emotional trauma, scarring and disability, and loss of quality of life. We are committed to securing the highest possible settlement in your case.
If you have been hurt in a crash caused by a commercial trucker who was speeding or driving recklessly, contact Hayhurst Law PLLC immediately. We offer a free legal consultation with a Morgantown speeding and reckless trucking accident lawyer.
