Trucking Accident Attorney In Omaha NE
Over-the-road delivery vehicles like 18-wheelers dominate the highways due to their size and speed. These huge trucks can cause catastrophic injuries and devastating property damage in a collision with a smaller vehicle. If you were injured or lost a loved one in a semitruck accident, schedule a free consultation with an experienced personal injury lawyer as soon as possible.
At Sibbernsen Law Firm, our Omaha trucking accident attorneys have more than 80 combined years of legal experience. We are confident in our ability to represent injured clients through negotiations with the at-fault driver's insurance carrier, or through courtroom litigation if it becomes necessary.
Trucking companies will often react quickly, usually having their attorneys or insurance adjusters on the scene soon after an accident. You need that same tenacity on your side. We will work to preserve evidence and fully catalog the scene of the accident in order to strengthen your case. As soon as you can, contact our firm.
Nebraska Tractor-Trailer Accident Attorneys
Truck accidents can be caused by a variety of factors, including:
- Poorly trained driver
- Defective safety equipment, including broken lights and faulty braking systems
- Tire blowouts
- Driver fatigue
- Unbalanced load
- Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Distracted driving
- Driving while texting
We will investigate whether the driver had kept an accurate logbook and if he or she had been taking the required rest stops. Additionally, we will pursue the driver's record and the truck's history of maintenance to investigate any possible reason for the accident. Contact our firm as soon as possible so we can begin developing your case strategy.
Why are trucking accident cases more complex than regular car accidents?
Commercial trucking accidents often involve federal regulations, multiple liable parties, black box data, driver logs, and corporate insurance policies, making these cases more complicated than standard vehicle accidents.
Who can be held responsible in a trucking accident case?
Depending on the facts, liability may include the truck driver, trucking company, cargo loaders, maintenance providers, or manufacturers of defective truck parts.
What causes most trucking accidents in Nebraska?
Common causes include driver fatigue, distracted driving, speeding, overloaded trailers, poor maintenance, weather conditions, and violations of federal trucking regulations.
What compensation is available after a semi-truck accident?
Victims may recover compensation for medical expenses, lost income, future care needs, pain and suffering, disability, and other damages caused by catastrophic injuries.
Schedule a free consultation with an attorney at Sibbernsen Law Firm by calling us at 402-493-7221 or completing our convenient online contact form.