Questions About Tractor Trailer Accidents

Tractor trailer accidents are very different from passenger vehicle accidents because there are so many more factors at play in a truck accident. If you have been injured in a truck accident, there are parties that can be held responsible including the truck driver, the trucking company, and the insurance company. An experienced truck accident attorney familiar with North Carolina and Virginia law can advise you of your rights following an accident with a truck. Below are just a couple of the truck accident questions we hear from our clients.

If I was partly at fault for the accident, can I still sue for damages?

Negligence and liability laws vary from state to state. In Virginia and North Carolina, you will NOT be able to recover for your injuries if you were partly at fault for the damages. The experienced truck accident attorneys at Kalfus & Nachman will explain negligence issues with you such as contributory negligence and joint and several liability. At this point, all you really need to know is that if you were involved in a trucking accident, you should never admit fault and you should contact the personal injury trucking attorneys at Kalfus & Nachman as soon as possible.

How common are truck accidents and how do they differ from car accidents?

Unfortunately, truck accidents are quite common on our nation’s roadways. Each year there are over four thousand fatal truck accidents in the U.S. and over 135,000 non-fatal truck accidents. If you are involved in a truck accident, the likelihood of dying is 80% greater than in automobile accidents. Due to the massive size and weight of tractor trailers, a collision with one will almost always result in catastrophic injuries or death.

If you or a loved one has been involved in a truck accident in Norfolk, Newport News, or Roanoke, Virginia, please contact the experienced accident attorneys at Kalfus & Nachman, Attorneys at Law today.