Trucks have large blind spots that truckers and drivers must navigate with extreme caution to avoid accidents. Trucking drivers who cause blind-spot truck accidents in Owasso, as well as the companies they work for, may be liable for injuries and obligated to compensate for related damages.
At LaCourse Law, our truck collision attorneys provide clients with experienced advocacy delivered alongside the Southern hospitality we are known for. We understand that suffering injuries in a truck accident is a stressful period in your life. Our goal is to bring a sense of security and order by helping you understand your rights and asserting them on your behalf in court if necessary.
Blind-spot accidents are often the result of a truck driver’s carelessness or neglect in operating their vehicle. Owasso sits along major trucking routes, increasing traffic from large commercial vehicles and increasing the risk of blind-spot collisions. Commercial drivers may have varying levels of experience and tight delivery schedules that could contribute to a blind-spot accident. Scenarios that lead to blind-spot accidents include:
Our lawyers could review the events leading up to your blind-spot accident and gather evidence to establish the at-fault truck driver’s liability. Every truck accident case is unique, but the investigation into the cause of an accident will typically include a review of police reports, a truck’s black box data, traffic or vehicle camera footage, and testimony from witnesses.
Liability for a blind-spot truck crash is often different from other vehicle accidents in Owasso. While a truck driver’s negligence is often the cause, liability could also extend to the truck driver’s employer under a legal principle known as vicarious liability. This means an employer could also be liable for accidents that happen in the scope of a driver’s employment, as well as any negligent hiring practices that led to an ineligible trucker behind the wheel. For example, hiring a truck driver with a significant history of accidents or serious commercial driving violations.
Our lawyers could file a personal injury claim on your behalf to pursue maximum compensation for truck accident injuries under 23 Oklahoma Statutes § 1-3. The amount of damages from your accident will depend on the nature and severity of your injuries and the impact on your life. You may have a right to compensation for a variety of types of damages, including:
Our team values building strong relationships with our clients to fully understand their damages from an accident and to seek full compensation in a settlement or trial.
You generally have two years from the date of an accident to file a claim for personal injury under the statute of limitations in 12 O.S. § 3-95. You must file a claim promptly to maintain the right to seek compensation from an at-fault truck driver or their employer.
However, meeting with a lawyer early also helps with the preservation of evidence and ensures your claim is built properly to account for all potential damages you could pursue. If you or a loved one has suffered injuries in a blind-spot truck collision, schedule a free consultation with our Owasso team as soon as possible.
Blind-spot truck accidents in Owasso are dangerous because of a truck’s size and speed. You deserve justice in the pursuit of damages from those who are at fault for your injuries. LaCourse Law is here to guide you through every step of the claim process with compassion and dignity. Contact our office today to schedule a free case consultation.
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