Truck Accident Lawyers In Santa Fe

A commercial truck takes up more space on the highway than any other vehicle. They’re essential for moving goods across the country, but when they lose control, it’s other drivers that bear the brunt of it. The injuries and suffering caused in a truck accident put people in dire situations that demand attention.

At Clark & Ruyle, Attorneys at Law, LLC, we are dedicated to helping clients facing personal injury struggles after commercial truck accidents. Our attorneys will fight hard against the surprisingly steep odds to get you the care and attention and compensation you deserve. Our team built a reputation for service and perseverance in the criminal justice system, and they bring the lessons they learned in those high-stakes cases to our personal injury clients across Santa Fe and all of New Mexico.

What It Takes To Get Compensation After A Truck Accident

Truck accidents are one of the most complicated, stressful types of personal injury litigation you may face. There are many factors to consider as you pursue the compensation you need. The first is that your claim will face a ferocious fight, not just from an insurance company but also from a skilled legal team from the trucking company.

Trucking companies are often the targets of litigation like this and are skilled at fighting these claims. The first tactic is always to bring up the legitimately complex nature of fault in commercial truck accidents, which can vary based on several factors:

• Driver fault: Drivers for commercial trucks are frequently independent contractors, who carry some liability for mistakes such as speeding or reckless driving.
• Faulty loading: Warehouses and shippers are responsible for loading the vehicles at stop to stop, and if loaded improperly, they can make a vehicle harder to control.
• Poor maintenance: If the vehicle is not cared for properly, everything from breaks to wheel blowouts, and even potential manufacturing failures can lead to accidents.
• Road conditions: Roads are often a major factor in accidents, as confusing traffic patterns and unsafe road conditions due to construction make accidents more likely.

Finally, though the team fighting an injury claim will minimize this factor, vehicle owners and shipping companies share considerable liability for driver vetting, training and scheduling. Overworking drivers is against federal law, and so too is not allowing them the time for the breaks they need. If a shipping company puts a driver in this position, and they make mistakes, the shipping company is at fault. We will hold them accountable.

The Serious Injuries That Happen In Commercial Truck Accidents

The reason that shipping companies fight so hard to minimize their liability in these accidents, is because commercial truck accidents almost always cause catastrophic injuries. The size of the vehicles, their weight and their relatively more robust manufacturing mean they have a massive physical advantage in an accident.

We have fought for compensation for such injuries as:

• Spinal cord injuries
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Amputations and disfigurement
• Broken bones and scarring
• Internal, soft tissue injuries
• Fatalities

The types of injuries that you may receive in these accidents can leave a person hospitalized for a considerable amount of time. Often these victims may be in care for months, years and, in the most extreme cases, permanently.

Because permanent care is costly, shipping companies make a profit by completely sidestepping their responsibility. But they can only do that if your legal team isn’t willing to go the distance. We are ready to do what it takes.

Get A Free Consultation From Clark & Ruyle, Attorneys at Law, LLC

A commercial truck accident is a high stakes level of litigation. You’re against some of the most motivated, aggressive legal teams that exist: they are well resourced and rewarded for making sure your claim goes nowhere. But our truck accident lawyers aren’t intimidated by the stakes or the people working against them. They have fought for years in difficult situations.

When you have been the victim of a commercial truck accident, turn to a team you can trust in. We’ll listen to your side and provide you with answers and compassion that you need today. Then when we take your case, you will know the benefits of an experienced, aggressive team. Call us at 505-819-0493 or send an email using this online form.