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18 wheeler, semi truck & tractor trailer accident attorneys in West Virginia

Common accidents caused by trucks in West Virginia

Due to the size and weight of trucks, which range from 18 wheelers to semi trucks to tractor trailers, injuries that arise when a truck collides with a passenger vehicle are often serious and catastrophic in nature. Fatalities are not uncommon.

In West Virginia, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 380 fatalities from crashes in 2005. Forty-seven of those fatal crashes involved large trucks. Negligence is often involved in truck crashes. Trucking accidents can be caused by overloading or improper loading. Flying debris and defective parts also can lead to catastrophe on the roadways.

If you are involved in a truck accident, you should immediately contact a West Virginia trucking accident attorney. Whether you are looking for a West Virginia 18 wheeler or tractor trailer accident attorney, our lawyers know how to preserve the type of evidence necessary to secure compensation for your injuries.

Typical trucking accidents which may need a an accident attorney include:

  • Wheel blowout accidents
  • Jack-knife accidents
  • Truck under-ride accidents
  • Driver inattention and swerving into vehicles
  • Drifting into oncoming traffic
  • Excessive speed causing departure from the road
  • Unsafe driving practices causing pile-ups
  • Rollover accidents

Causes of trucking accidents

Trucking accidents can be caused by many factors including:

  • Failure to accommodate blind spots
  • Brake failure
  • Debris or articles in the road
  • Exhaustion or fatigue on the part of the driver
  • Excessive speed and failure to follow rules of the road
  • Driving under influence of drugs or alcohol
  • Bald Tires
  • Unsecured cargo or freight
  • Unsafe driving practices
  • Pooling of water on roadways
  • Improperly constructed roadways
  • Improper loading
  • Defective parts

Types of trucks

Some of the trucks that cause trucking accidents in West Virginia include the following:

  • 18 wheeler also called semi-truck or big rig
  • Tanker truck
  • Heavy coal truck
  • Logging truck
  • Delivery Truck
  • Flatbed truck
  • Dump truck
  • Box truck
  • Panel truck
  • Tractor trailers

Get the right West Virginia truck accident lawyers. Right now.

If you or a loved one has been injured, there is no time to waste. You need an experienced personal injury attorney working on your behalf immediately who can help you get a trucking accident settlement today. At Charleston's DiTrapano, Barrett & DiPiero, PLLC, we represent truck accident victims throughout West Virginia. Contact us today for a free consultation and evaluation of your claim.