Chesterfield Truck Accident Attorney | Commercial Truck Injury

Chesterfield, Virginia, is a major logistics hub that is located along key interstates and freight corridors. There are large regional distribution facilities for UPS and FedEx located in Chesterfield, and the county is intersected by I-95 and Route 288, so long-haul and regional distribution trucks travel through regularly.

Unfortunately, with many trucks traveling throughout Chesterfield, there is a significant risk of serious accidents. These accidents can put others on the road in danger of severe and even life-threatening injuries due to the large size of commercial motor vehicles.

If you or someone you love is involved in a truck crash, Monge & Associates is here to help. Our firm has been representing truck accident victims since 1993, and we know how Virginia laws apply to your claim and what your options are for pursuing damages.

A Richmond personal injury lawyer at Monge & Associates will work to identify defendants, build a strong case, and fight for full and fair compensation in or out of court. To learn more about how we can help you, give us a call or contact us online today to schedule a free consultation with a Chesterfield truck accident lawyer.

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Why Choose Monge & Associates?

Monge & Associates is the firm to turn to when you need someone to fight for you after a truck crash. Our team:

Has decades of experience with truck accident claims, as we only represent injured victims, and we’ve been fighting for crash victims since 1993.
Has a long history of successes, including a $40 million verdict in a claim involving a delivery truck, which is one of the largest in history.
Has earned thousands of five-star reviews because of our commitment to building strong trial-ready cases while offering clients the compassionate representation they deserve.
Is prepared to go to court. Our attorneys have been named Litigator of the Year by the American Institute of Trial Lawyers and recognized among the Top 40 Under 40 by the National Trial Lawyers. Our courtroom experience ensures we can go the distance to get you justice.

While many firms don’t go to court, we regularly litigate claims to help clients get larger amounts of compensation. Because of our reputation in the courtroom, we can also often successfully negotiate fair settlements because insurers know we don’t back down and that our cases are rock solid.

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Who Can Be Held Liable for a Truck Accident?

It is important to identify all potential defendants who could be liable for your truck accident losses, as there may be multiple parties to blame. Some of the defendants who could be responsible for a truck accident include:

The driver of the truck: If a truck driver is negligent or violates any FMCSA rules or other safety regulations, the trucker could be liable for losses.
The trucking company that employs the driver: Trucking companies that have negligent policies can be liable based on their own failures. Truckers also act as agents of these companies when employed by them. This means the company can be vicariously liable for accidents the trucker causes to occur.
The company that manufactured the truck: When a defect in the truck causes harm, product liability laws can make the manufacturer responsible for the damage that happens because of that.
The company that manufactured the truck parts: Defective parts that cause accidents can also create liability under product liability laws.
The business or individuals responsible for maintaining the truck: When faulty maintenance causes a truck crash, this can lead to maintenance professionals being liable for losses.
Those who design and maintain the roads: Negligent road design and maintenance can cause or contribute to a truck crash, and the government agencies or entities responsible could be made to pay damages.

A Richmond truck accident attorney serving Chesterfield from Monge & Associates will review black box data, evidence from the scene, cell phone records, police reports, toxicology reports, trucking company records, security camera footage, and more. We will find all of the parties responsible for compensating you and build strong claims against them to maximize your chances of recovering compensation for all of your losses.

Common Causes of Truck Accidents in Chesterfield

To get compensation for a crash, you will have to show how the accident happened. There are many potential causes of truck crashes, but some of the most common include:

Distracted truck drivers: Truckers may become distracted by their radio, GPS, eating on the go, talking on the phone, or a host of other behaviors that take their attention from the road.
Fatigued truck drivers: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration rules limit the hours truckers can be on duty, but drivers don’t always follow the rules — particularly if they are under intense pressure to do many deliveries due to ongoing trucker shortages.
Reckless truck drivers: When truckers drive recklessly, such as by speeding, tailgating, or passing unsafely, this can create a significant risk of rear-end crashes, underride accidents, or rollovers.
Tire blowouts: If tires are not maintained, a blowout or tread separation could cause the driver to lose control of his vehicle.
Impaired driving: Truckers are subject to a lower BAC limit because of the grave dangers of driving a large commercial vehicle while impaired.
Unbalanced loads: When a trucker doesn’t load their cargo properly, this can increase the risk of rollovers, jackknife accidents, or other serious crashes.

Many of these crash causes can be directly linked to negligence or a violation of safety rules. If you can prove the trucker was unreasonably careless or did not follow any state or federal rules and regulations, this allows you to prove liability and hold the defendant accountable for your harm.

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A Chesterfield personal injury lawyer at Monge & Associates will bring decades of experience and a long history of fighting for accident victims to your case. We are committed to helping you get justice, and we will go the distance to get you the compensation you deserve. We also don’t charge legal fees unless we win.

To find out more about how a Chesterfield truck accident lawyer can help you, give us a call or contact us online today to schedule your free consultation.