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John Richmond, Co-Founding Member
- November 18, 2024
Located near an international border and the intersection of several interstate highways, Williamsville sees plenty of traffic, including large trucks that create unsafe conditions for other road users. Accidents with these cumbersome vehicles, often operated by inattentive or fatigued drivers, are a major risk for passengers in smaller vehicles. They often result in severe and sometimes fatal injuries.
Our leading personal injury law firm can seek compensation for your losses if someone harmed you or a loved one in a truck accident. Our Williamsville truck accident lawyers understand the laws governing the trucking industry and that may apply in your case. We will work diligently to pursue full and fair compensation on your behalf. Call (716) 500-5678 or contact us online for a free case review.
Why Work With a Truck Accident Lawyer at Richmond Vona?
Our personal injury lawyers have decades of combined experience practicing in Western New York. We understand the legal landscape, as well as its key players and applicable laws. Our attorneys take on a limited number of cases at a time, allowing them to truly get to know our clients and ensure they receive the individualized attention they deserve.
By treating our clients with dignity and respect as we aggressively advocate for their best interests, we have established a solid reputation as a leading personal injury law firm in our region. We’ve recovered over $175 million in life-changing case results for injury victims throughout the state, including a $4.25 million settlement in a truck accident case. Our firm has also been widely recognized in local news outlets.
Our Williamsville truck accident lawyers work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment that enhances our ability to provide top-tier service and creates abundant opportunities to think outside the box. We assign three-person to four-person teams to each client, providing the ongoing support they need and an open line of communication.
“When a new client comes to us, we want to make sure they're put with the right team and the right attorney. All of our attorneys have teams underneath them, often with a paralegal and two legal assistants. So, every client gets a dedicated team that's working just for them. This ultimately allows us to streamline the level of communication and ensure it's really high level, making sure they're paired with an attorney who has specialized in their type of case and can work with that team to get them the best result possible.”
Available Damages After a Truck Crash
You can recover both economic and non-economic damages in a Williamsville truck accident lawsuit. Economic damages cover financial losses, while non-economic damages address the intangible effects of your accident. Together, these forms of damages compensate for things like:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Rehabilitation costs
- Lost wages and lowered earning capacity
- Home and vehicle modifications to accommodate your injuries
- Physical pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Lowered quality of life
- Wrongful death
In cases where the defendant acted willfully or with reckless disregard for your safety, you may also receive punitive damages in a New York truck accident claim. You can count on our Williamsville truck accident lawyers to calculate the full value of the damages you are entitled to and fight hard to maximize your compensation.
Truck Accident Injuries and Compensation
Compensation in a truck accident lawsuit depends heavily on the specific circumstances of your case. Your potential compensation will be influenced by many factors, especially the severity of your injuries and their impact on your life. Commercial truck accident injuries can be severe and may include:
- Burns
- Spinal cord injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Catastrophic injuries
- Bone fractures
- Soft tissue and organ damage
- Other head, neck, and back injuries
Our truck accident lawyers in Williamsville have extensive knowledge of truck accidents and the New York legal system. We are also familiar with local hospitals and doctors who can accurately diagnose your injuries and assess your future health care needs.
Medical records and testimony are crucial to substantiating your case and increasing your chances of receiving full and fair compensation. We will carefully review the evidence available in your case to show the true extent and impact of your injuries.
Determining Liability in a Truck Accident Case
Multiple parties could be liable for truck accidents, including truck drivers, trucking companies, truck parts manufacturers, maintenance crews, and even government agencies responsible for road maintenance. Our Williamsville truck accident attorneys will identify all liable parties so you can seek fair compensation from each.
Often, liability in truck accidents stems from violations of trucking regulations. As common carriers, drivers and trucking companies must use utmost care on the road and follow federal and state safety regulations.
For example, under federal hours of service regulations, truckers “may not drive beyond the 14th consecutive hour after coming on duty, following 10 consecutive hours off duty.” Further, truck drivers are limited to a maximum of 60 hours of driving over seven consecutive days and 70 hours over eight consecutive days. They must also follow more stringent alcohol use laws than other road users.
We will conduct a thorough investigation to determine if a safety violation contributed to your accident. Among other things, we can request driver logs, employment records, and black-box data to verify compliance.
Why Are Trucking Companies Legally Liable for Accidents?
A trucking company may be liable for your accident due to negligent hiring, training, supervision, maintenance, and safety violations. Based on the legal doctrine of vicarious liability, employers can also be held indirectly liable for injuries caused by their employees while performing their job duties. The trucking company can be liable even if their driver had an otherwise perfect driving record.
What if You Were Partly Responsible for Your Accident?
Under New York’s comparative fault law, you can collect damages for your truck accident even if you were partly to blame. However, your percentage of fault for the crash will reduce your compensation. For example, if you suffered $1 million in damages but were 20 percent responsible for your accident, you can collect $800,000.
New York laws governing truck accidents are complex. Even if you aren’t sure whether you have a strong claim, it is worth having your case reviewed by an experienced lawyer. Our skilled truck accident attorneys are ready to review your case free of charge. This will ensure you know your full legal rights and are not wrongly blamed for your accident.
More Ways Richmond Vona Truck Accident Lawyers Can Help
Richmond Vona isn’t your typical law firm. We offer personalized legal guidance and skilled representation, working hard to protect our client’s best interests from the moment they choose to partner with us. When you work with our award-winning attorneys, our services include:
- Comprehensive support and representation throughout your case.
- Evidence collection, including police reports, footage of the accident scene, black box data, eyewitness statements, and expert testimony.
- Aggressive negotiation with insurance companies to secure a fair settlement.
- Presenting your case in court if a fair settlement cannot be reached.
Handling the legal aftermath of a truck accident can be difficult, especially without the help of a skilled attorney. Because these accidents often result in catastrophic injuries and losses, they can result in very high-value settlements and verdicts. That also means that defendants and their insurers will do everything they can to avoid compensating you fairly. You can count on us to push back hard.
Testimonials From Our Williamsville Clients:
As a people-first law firm, we are honored by the numerous reviews we receive praising our hard work, communication, and willingness to go the extra mile for our clients:
Let Richmond Vona Handle Your Williamsville Truck Accident Claim
After a truck accident, you will likely face significant financial, physical, and emotional burdens. These accidents often cause catastrophic and even fatal injuries, and pursuing compensation can be time-consuming and frustrating for survivors and their loved ones. Our skilled attorneys have the experience, expertise, and determination to take on trucking companies and insurers eager to deny your right to compensation.
When the unexpected happens, expect Richmond Vona. We offer free consultations and take cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we win your case. Call (716) 500-5678 or contact us online for a free case review.
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John Richmond and the team at Richmond Vona did an incredible job with my complicated personal injury case. They made sure no stone was unturned and got me the settlement I deserved for my situation. They treat you well, explain everything you need to know and more so you are always in the loop about the status of your case. John was easy to get in touch with anytime during the process and made signing paperwork easy and understandable. Their entire staff is professional and helpful throughout the process These guys are fair, trustworthy, and will stand up for you!
This firm’s attention to detail is second to none. It’s evident that they are true professionals and really care about their injured clients. This is the firm to call if you have been seriously injured due to someone else’s negligence.
