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Questions About Tractor Trailer Accidents

Thursday, February 26th, 2009

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.

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Questions About Automobile Accidents

Wednesday, February 25th, 2009

According the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, due to the large number of passenger vehicles on our nation’s roadways, almost everyone will be involved in some type of automobile accident in their lifetime. The following are just a couple of the very common questions our vehicle accident clients ask.

If I was partly at fault, may I still sue for damages?

Negligence laws vary from state to state. Unfortunately, Virginia and North Carolina still hold on to the old and arcaic law of Contributory Negligence Which means that you cannot make a recovery if your were partly at fault for the accident or your injuries. This is why it is very important that you contact an experienced personal injury attorney, BEFORE you call the insurance company. The experienced auto accident attorneys at Kalfus & Nachman will explain negligence issues with you such as contributory negligence and joint and several liability. For now, all you need to know is that if you were involved in a car accident, you should never admit fault and you should contact the personal injury attorneys at Kalfus & Nachman as soon as possible.

After an accident, what should I do at the scene?

You must call the police and seek medical attention immediately. If you are not seriously injured, you will give the police detailed information about the accident and get checked out by a medical provider right away.. As we said above, you should never admit fault, not even to the police. You should not settle with any insurance companies. Keep in mind that insurance companies are not on your side. Their job is to pay the least amount of money as possible. Always try to get the names and telephone numbers of any witnesses to the wreck. Click here for our free brochure on what to do when involved in an auto accident. Next call the experienced car wreck attorneys at Kalfus & Nachman. Our experienced car accident attorneys can advise you of your legal rights and advise you on how to proceed.

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