New Jersey Truck Accident Lawyer

Seasoned Personal Injury Lawyers Put 60-Plus Years of Success to Work for New Jersey Truck Accident Victims

Companies regularly rely on large trucks, tractor-trailers, and 18-wheelers to move goods across New Jersey and the United States. Truck drivers often work long shifts, sometimes driving on highways while fatigued to meet deadlines.  When the size and weight of commercial trucks are added into the mix, it’s no surprise that most truck accidents are serious and even catastrophic. If you or a loved one have become a victim of a serious or fatal truck accident, a dedicated New Jersey truck accident lawyer at Team Law can step in to advocate for your right to financial compensation.  With over 60 years’ experience, our accident attorneys are trained to take on even the most complex truck accident cases.

Getting fair compensation in truck accident cases is especially complicated.  This is because:

• The dollar values involved tend to be higher than ordinary vehicle accidents,
• Commercial insurance companies may be involved, and
• The trucking company usually hires a team of defense lawyers to begin work immediately to reduce your case value.

Victims and their loved ones may quickly be faced with many serious concerns, both financial and with respect to your physical recovery.  An experienced New Jersey truck accident lawyer from Team Law is available to help you counter the trucking company’s strong defense to get fair compensation.

The first step to getting fair compensation is understanding your legal rights.  Call us today to see how we can help.

Common Types of New Jersey Truck Accidents

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that there are as many as 5,000 fatal truck accidents every year on American soil.  Here’s a quick look at the most common types of truck accidents:

• Intersection crashes
• Construction zones accidents
• Underride accidents
• Lane change accidents
• Rear-end accidents
• Rollover accidents

These potentially deadly truck accidents can happen for a variety of reasons, but the most common involve:

• Driver fatigue,
• Driver distraction,
• Poor vehicle maintenance,
• Drug or alcohol use,
• Aggressive driving,
• Failure to properly inspect the truck,
• Improperly trained or unqualified truck drivers,
• Bald tires,
• Defects in the vehicle,
• Overloading the truck cargo area.

Truck drivers frequently ignore the federal and New Jersey laws that regulate how long drivers can stay behind the wheel.  These truck drivers are much more susceptible to fatigue, distraction, and even drug or alcohol use. Trucking companies similarly may cut corners to maximize profit.  They may even ignore rules for inspecting the truck or making sure drivers are trained properly. 

Identifying the Cause of Your New Jersey Truck Accident

A qualified New Jersey truck accident lawyer at Team Law is ready to identify the root cause of your truck accident—which is key to holding the right party financially accountable.  In our investigation, we will:

• Examine all police and accident reports,
• Locate and interview eyewitnesses,
• Obtain any video surveillance footage of the crash,
• Obtain the trucking company’s safety records,
• Examine the trucking company’s hiring and training practices,
• Obtain any relevant cell phone records,
• Obtain the vehicle’s “black box” recording device, which can provide valuable information about truck function at the time of the accident,
• Consult with various accident reconstruction and forensic experts,
• Investigate the truck driver’s background.

To most accident victims, this may seem like a complicated process.  While it often is, Team Law has the resources and experience necessary to get the job done.

Talented Inury Attorneys with a Client-Focused Approach Getting Maximum Compensation For Victims of Truck Accidents Throughout NJ

If you or a loved one suffered an injury in a truck accident, including a commercial truck accident, the driver of the truck or the trucking company may be liable for the damages caused by the accident. Other potentially responsible parties include:

• The company that owned the truck,
• A company that leased the truck,
• A maintenance company or company tasked with inspecting the truck,
• The company that loaded the truck cargo.

In most cases, these companies have their own teams of lawyers whose primary job is to reduce the company’s liability. You, in turn, need the best possible legal representation to even the playing field.

When you choose a trusted New Jersey truck accident lawyer from Team Law, they will:

• Make sure you understand the full scope of New Jersey truck laws,
• Conduct a full and independent investigation of your accident,
• Handle the complex paperwork needed to support and file your truck accident claim,
• Negotiate with the insurance companies to reach a fair settlement,
• Litigate your case at trial if needed.

At Team Law, we stand up to trucking and insurance companies who stand to gain from reducing your compensation. We have a reputation for providing aggressive legal counsel and successfully securing fair compensation for our clients after a truck accident.

Our NJ truck accident attorneys have been handling these cases for over 60 years and we know all the tricks that truck companies may try.  In the face of these tactics, we’ve dedicated our careers to standing up to get fair compensation for accident victims.

Contact a Top-Rated New Jersey Truck Accident Lawyer at Team Law for a Free Consultation. Our Accident Attorneys Have Recovered Over $650 Million for NJ Clients.

If you are like most people, you probably won’t be familiar with the intricacies of truck accident law. Insurance companies and trucking companies count on this fact—and most will say almost anything to get you to accept a reduced settlement award.  It’s key to remember that you don’t have to handle your claim alone.

At Team Law, an experienced New Jersey truck accident lawyer is here to give you the power to fight back so that you can get the fair compensation you need.  We handle the heavy lifting in your case so that you can focus on healing and moving on with your life.

Your initial consultation is free, and you don’t pay our attorneys’ fees unless we win compensation for you.  For more details, call our office or contact us online today.

Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey Truck Accident Claims