Fairfax, Virginia Truck Accident Lawyers

Skilled Attorneys Providing Legal Help for Victims of Truck Accidents in Fairfax, VA

Truck accidents are destructive by nature. When an 18-wheeler truck collides with a much smaller car, the resulting property damage and bodily harm can be disastrous. If you have been hurt in a crash with a commercial truck in Fairfax, you deserve compensation for your damages. A truck accident lawyer can be a great help when it comes to filing a claim for compensation, ensuring that you can take prompt legal action against all liable parties.

At Robinson Law, PLLC, our personal injury attorneys are here to protect your best interests after a truck accident. We will work hard to identify every party who is at fault for your injuries, making sure nothing is overlooked in your claim. For our continued excellence in the practice of law, we have been named Client Champions by Martindale, as we strive for the best possible outcome in every case.

Causes of Commercial Truck Accidents

The exact cause of a truck accident can boil down to a simple act of negligence on the part of a truck driver, or there may have been several contributing factors that ultimately resulted in a crash. Our attorneys can help determine how the accident happened to get a clear picture of liability for a personal injury claim. Some common causes of commercial trucking accidents include:

• Reckless Driving: A truck driver may engage in bad habits like speeding or tailgating to make a shipment on time.
• Impaired Driving: A truck driver who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs may exhibit poor coordination or judgment, putting other drivers at extreme risk. Fatigued driving may also result in a truck driver losing consciousness behind the wheel, which poses another serious hazard.
• Distracted Driving: A truck driver may split his or her attention between the road, a dispatching device, a cell phone, GPS technology, and other monitors on the dashboard.
• Faulty Parts: An improperly maintained truck could result in a critical malfunction on the road. Failures of a truck's brakes, tires, or engine can be especially dangerous.
• Unsecured Cargo: If a truck's cargo is not carefully loaded, the loss of the trailer or its contents could create a catastrophic hazard for other motorists. Overloaded trucks can also increase the risks of accidents.

A claim for injuries suffered in a truck accident can name several parties at fault for the crash, such as the driver, the dispatcher, and third-party contractors. At Robinson Law, PLLC, we will help you take steps to collect compensation from as many sources as possible, fighting for an outcome that will fully address your damages.

Wrongful Death Claims for Fatal Truck Accidents

Losing a loved one to a truck accident can leave you traumatized. While nothing can replace the value of a human being, the state of Virginia allows for surviving family members of truck accidents to collect compensation through a wrongful death claim. If you are the spouse of the deceased, you have first priority to collect compensation. Other family members who may recover compensation for the loss of a loved one include surviving children, then parents and siblings.

Compensation in a wrongful death claim for a truck accident often factors in the surviving family's pain and suffering, the funeral expenses for the decedent, the loss of income and labor the decedent provided, and the loss of companionship or guidance. Many of these costs are hard to quantify, but our attorneys can make a compelling argument for maximum compensation.

Meet With a Fairfax Truck Accident Attorney

Picking up the pieces of your life after a truck accident is not easy. A truck accident lawyer in Fairfax can provide you with legal guidance in your time of need, serving your best interests by advocating for your right to compensation. To schedule a free consultation with the attorneys at Robinson Law, PLLC, call our offices at 703-844-3746 or reach out to us online.