Tacoma Trucking Accident Injury Attorney
If you or a loved one have been hurt in a trucking accident, you must contact an experienced personal injury lawyer as soon as possible.
You have rights as a victim that big insurance companies don’t want you to know about or take advantage of. That is why you should speak with one of our experienced personal injury attorneys immediately.
Experienced. Dedicated. Persistent.
If another person’s actions caused you harm, we would like to hear from you. Our team of experienced personal injury lawyers will maximize the monetary compensation for any injuries you have suffered as allowed under Washington law. Our attorneys are highly rated, experienced litigators with a long record of success.
Contact our Tacoma, Washington legal team online here, or call us at 253-476-2653 to get the legal help you need. In addition, we offer Free Consultations and are available 24/7.
Trucking Accidents in Tacoma, WA
Trucking accidents come in all shapes and sizes. Unfortunately, because of the large size and weight of a big rig, tractor-trailers cause some of the worst motor vehicle accidents we’ve seen on Washington highways. Accidents involving semi-trucks or 18 wheelers often end in significant injuries or fatalities.
Trucks are considered the best way to move goods around the U.S., with about 70% of all goods being transported to their destinations via semi trucks. Large commercial trucks carry heavy loads, hazardous material, and even toxic waste. Logging trucks in particular are frequently found on the highways throughout the State of Washington. 18 wheelers haul large amounts of dangerous material, including things like flammable liquids that can easily catch fire and explode.
The personal injury attorneys at Washington Law Center are devoted to protecting our friends and neighbors from negligent business owners, corporations, and insurance companies. Our legal team is experienced in trucking accident lawsuits and is ready to fight for you. We pride ourselves on being a client-centered law firm and treating every client with the attention they deserve.
Read more about Tacoma
Tacoma Washington is a beautiful bustling city in Washington State. It is the county seat of Pierce County, Washington. Tacoma boasts a population of around 200,000 thousand and sits on the Puget Sound about 30 miles southwest of Seattle. Tacoma is the third-largest city in Washington State and the center of the South Sound business hub. Tacoma has long been a gateway to the Pacific and boasts the state’s largest port. Tacoma was once considered the “City of Destiny,” as it was the Western terminus for the Northern Pacific Railroad.
How We Help Trucking Accident Victims in Tacoma
Washington Law Center’s lawyers, paralegals, and staff have the experience, knowledge, and resources to help you win your fight against big corporations. Our law firm is large enough to protect your rights and to fight big corporations and insurance companies. We listen to our clients and investigate potential personal injury claims comprehensively.
We dedicate a team of professionals to each case and make sure that no stone is left unturned in preparing your case for trial or possible settlement. Unlike some personal injury firms or lawyers, we are not afraid to tackle complex cases and go to trial when necessary.
The law limits the amount of time you have to file a personal injury claim, so please don’t hesitate to call for a free, no-obligation case consultation.
According to Policy Advice, trucking accidents have increased fifty-two percent (52%) since 2009 with seventy-four percent (74%) of all fatal passenger vehicle accidents involving a large truck. An astounding sixty-eight percent (68%) of truck fatalities are passengers in other vehicles involved in an accident with a semi.
Every year approximately 130,000 people are injured in trucking accidents. Victims hurt in trucking accidents often suffer broken bones, internal bleeding, whiplash, back injury, head and neck injury, and death.If you or a loved one has been hurt in a trucking accident, you must contact an experienced personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. Our personal injury attorneys at the Washington Law Center help injured trucking accident victims in Tacoma and throughout Washington state. We will help you seek compensation for all your injuries. Big corporations typically own or lease big trucks, which means they have lots of money and large law firms defending them. Therefore, it would be best if you had a large, significant injury law firm working on your behalf to secure your financial and medical future.
Typical Trucking Accident Injuries Throughout Washington State
Although millions of people drive trucks regularly, they can be very dangerous machines to operate. Truck crashes can cause all kinds of serious injuries.
Case Results From Past Accident Injury Clients
$2,600,000 - Negligence of an Auto Repair Facility (2016)
In Estate of Blankenship v. Bryan’s Automotive, et. al., $2,600,000 was recovered for our clients in a policy limits settlement for alleged negligence of an automotive repair facility and co-defendants for the death of a minor.
$2,000,000 – Woman Killed by Drunk Driver (2021)
Settlement for a family who lost their daughter due to a drunk driver.
$850,000 - Pedestrian hit by Semi-Truck (2013)
Winters v. Pacific Cargo Services, LLC - $850,000 in recovery for injured pedestrian where investigating officer found no fault on behalf of the defendant driver.
$405,000 – Semi-Truck Loses Control and Injures Innocent Victim (2018)
Settlement for individual injured by semi-truck.
$223,000 – Woman Injured in Car Collision (2020)
Settlement for a woman injured in a motor vehicle collision.
Trucking Accident Injury Attorney FAQ
Common Causes of Trucking Accidents
Numerous factors can cause trucking accidents. Weather, road conditions, alcohol, or drug abuse, driving while distracted, and more may lead to tractor-trailer accidents. Below are some of the most common causes of trucking accidents in Washington.
- Mechanical Defects — Mechanical defects are the number one cause of trucking accidents within the United States. Defective or unmaintained tires, wheels, and brakes are at the root of many big rig injuries and fatalities. There has also been an increase in detective steering wheels.
- Speed — It may seem obvious, but excessive speed is another common cause for truck drivers and passenger vehicles colliding on the road. Driving at a high rate of speed beyond the posted limit is not only against the law, but it can also lead to severe accidents and death. The danger of excessive speed is especially true in accidents involving 18 wheelers.
- New Tour Routes — Long-haul drivers get used to the routes we drive every day. They know the roads, the tricky intersections, the condition of the streets, the traffic to expect, and more. Unfortunately, changing routes for truck drivers can be a significant cause of trucking accidents.
- Fatigue — Truck drivers get tired. Driving long distances over an extended period of time is exhaustingly hard work. We all get tired while driving. Now, imagine driving a truck weighing 40 times the weight of your passenger car. Fatigue is such an issue with trucking accidents that the state and federal government limits the hours a trucker can drive, including how many loads they can carry in 24 hours.
- Alcohol or Drug Abuse—Alcohol and drug abuse account for a small number of trucking-related accidents. According to some studies, they account for less than five percent (5%) of truck incidents but when it does happen injuries are oftentimes severe.
- Uneven Loads— Improperly secured or improperly level loads often lead to trucking accidents. Improperly secured loads may shift and cause overturning or loads falling off the truck, causing other accidents. Logging trucks in Washington are notorious for not properly securing their loads.
- Aggressive Driving – Like drivers of cars, SUVs, passenger vans, and motorcycles, truckers get road rage too. The difference is that an 18-wheeler tractor-trailer is an extremely heavy and dangerous instrument.
- Weight of the Truck – One of the leading causes of trucking accidents is simply the truck’s weight. A big rig is hard to stop. There have been many trucking accidents because a heavy truck could not stop at an intersection or downshift on the road the driver was not expecting. Big trucks have a stopping distance much longer than an average passenger car. Loaded tractor-trailers can weigh over 40 tons. Fatal truck accidents are often the result of heavyweight and considerable braking distance that can equal long distances.
Where/When do most Trucking Accidents Occur
Most trucking accidents happen on major roads, highways, and freeways. Statistics also show that most accidents involving large commercial trucks occur on the weekdays between noon and 3:00 PM.
Death from Trucking Accidents
According to the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety, accidents involving big trucks account for approximately 4000-5000 deaths each year. But, again, depending on the year, this accounts for about 11% of all fatal motor vehicle accidents in the U.S.
Common Damages That May Be Recovered in a Truck Accident
You may recover monetary damages if your trucking accident injuries were caused by someone else. Some damages recoverable in a personal injury lawsuit involving a truck are:
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- Pain and Suffering
- Loss of Past and/or Future Employment
- Past and Future Medical Bills
- Rehabilitation Costs
- Loss of the Enjoyment of Life
- Property Damage
- Disability
- Wrongful Death
Can I afford a Tacoma truck accident injury lawyer?
Yes, you can! Our policy at the Washington Law Center is to win your case before you pay any fees or costs. Our local attorneys work on a type of fee structure called a Contingency Fee arrangement. That means you pay us nothing unless we win your case.
How much time do I have to file a claim for my injuries?
Washington law limits the time you must file a personal injury claim. An injured victim has generally three years to file a personal injury claim under the law.
We, lawyers, call this law the Statute of Limitations, and it bars a claim filed after the time limit is up. The three-year time limit runs on the date of accident or injury. Other claims, like Wrongful Death or Medical Malpractice, may have shorter time limits.
Like most things in law, there are exceptions to the rules, so it is always important to contact an experienced Tacoma, Washington personal injury lawyer soon after an injury.
How much money is my accident injury case worth?
Every case in Tacoma is different. The compensation available to you will be based on a variety of factors, including the severity of your injuries. Our attorneys will sit down with you to walk you through the entire process, and ultimately show you the value of your case.
What are types of personal injury damages?
Damages for a personal injury make an injured victim “whole,” again to the maximum extent possible through financial compensation. There are various damages in Tort law we lawyers learn in law school, but essentially an injured person’s damages will be economic, like medical bills, or lost wages, and non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering or emotional distress.
The following are common personal injury damages our attorneys recover in Tacoma.
- Lost Wages
- Medical Bills
- Employment Loss
- Rehabilitation Costs
- Pain and Suffering
- Psychological or Emotional Distress (PTSD)
- Loss of the Enjoyment of Life
- Temporary or Permanent Disability
- Vision or Hearing Loss
- Loss of Consortium
- Disfigurement or Amputation
- Wrongful Death
What Makes Washington Law Center Different?
- We are dedicated Personal Injury Lawyers. It is all we do.
- Your legal representation is based upon your desires and wishes. We work for you.
- Our law firm is one of the largest and most experienced personal injury law firms in Washington. Size matters!
- We have decades of experience handling personal injury cases.
- You will receive regular communication throughout your case, from start to finish.
- We never charge a fee until we win your case. We cover all the litigation costs associated with your personal injury lawsuit until we win the case.
- The lawyers at the Washington Law Center have a documented history of successful litigation.
- If you are too sick or injured to come to our office, we offer virtual meetings online, and we offer in-person out-of-office meetings at the hospital or your home.
- Our entire law firm is client-focused and client-centered. We offer personalized service to every personal injury client. We make your life easier. Not all firms are the same!
- We have a very skilled and talented legal team that will work on your injury matter.
- We are passionate and committed to seeking justice in every case.
- Our attorneys are not afraid of trial and will gladly accept challenging cases.
- You will receive experienced, knowledgeable, and skilled service from respected Tacoma personal injury attorneys.
More Resources
We regularly keep clients updated on legal news on our personal injury blog. Our lawyers encourage you to read and educate yourself about a potential lawsuit or accident. However, every legal case is different and complex so you can’t rely on blogs alone. We strongly advise you to speak to our attorneys as soon as possible following an accident or injury in Tacoma.
Experienced Injury Attorneys in Pierce County
Washington Law Center fights for injured victims involved in accidents due to someone else’s negligence, including big businesses, government agencies, and municipalities, who can be held responsible.
We offer a free case review. Our injury attorneys are happy to help answer your questions and get you the help you deserve. Reach out today!
OVER $100 MILLION AWARDED TO OUR CLIENTS BY VERDICT, SETTLEMENT, INJURY PENSION OR JUDGMENT