Experienced New Britain Truck Accident Attorneys
Accidents involving commercial trucks and small vehicles on I-84, I-91 or I-291 can cause significant injuries, property damage and death to the victims. Because of their massive structure, trucks such as 18-wheelers can weigh as much as 70,000 pounds more than an average car, increasing the likelihood of a simple mistake turning into a drastic rollover or a head-on collision.
Here at The Law Offices of Januszewski McQuillan and DeNigris, LLP, we have witnessed firsthand how our friends in the community suffered after their accidents with Connecticut truck drivers, and we have built our firm with the desire to help all of those who are grieving the life they lost and the medical debts that have made their recovery harder to manage. As a family-run personal injury law firm in New Britain, we will use our 70-plus years of combined experience to fight for our clients’ rights and best interests.
Common Types Of Injuries From Truck Accidents
If you or your loved one was involved in a traffic crash, you must prioritize your safety and seek urgent medical care. Here are eight common types of injuries caused by truck accidents:
- Broken bones
- Crush injuries
- Internal organ injuries
- Burn injuries
- Loss of limbs
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Psychological injuries
Because of the severity of these incidents, crash victims often suffer from life-altering injuries that extend far beyond the accident itself, making legal representation crucial.
Who Can Be Held Liable After A Truck Accident In Connecticut?
While truck drivers are often the first people blamed for traffic crashes, the fault for the accident can be extended to other parties, such as:
- Trucking companies
- Cargo loaders
- Parts manufacturers
- Maintenance contractors
Since these types of personal injury cases are complex and often involve multiple parties and insurance companies, it is vital to hire legal allies who can help you seek the compensation you need to recover and move on with your life.
Our skilled lawyers are civil litigators who practice in state and federal courts. With us by your side, you can protect your rights and seek justice for your commercial truck accident across Central Connecticut.
Frequently Asked Questions
Commercial truck accidents can raise complicated legal and insurance issues, especially when multiple parties are involved. If you were involved in a collision in Connecticut, gaining insight into the basic rules that may affect liability and compensation can help you make informed decisions about your case.
Besides the driver, who can be held legally responsible for a commercial truck accident in Connecticut?
In Connecticut, several parties may be held legally responsible for a trucking accident, depending on the facts of the case. The trucking company may be liable if it negligently hired, improperly trained or forced the driver to violate safety schedules. The truck’s owner, cargo loader, maintenance contractor or even the manufacturer of a defective vehicle part may also be responsible if their negligence contributed to the collision.
In some cases, a government entity responsible for dangerous road conditions or a company that leased the truck can share fault as well. Connecticut truck accident laws allow crash victims to pursue claims against all parties whose negligence played a role in causing their accident.
What role do Connecticut State Police (CSP) truck enforcement inspections play after a major commercial vehicle crash in New Britain?
When a severe or catastrophic crash involving a commercial truck occurs in or around New Britain, specialized units such as the CSP’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Division (CVSD) or Troop H are dispatched to conduct a formal post-crash inspection. These certified inspectors examine the commercial vehicle at the scene or impound lot to perform a comprehensive “Level I inspection.”
This vital inspection report helps provide authoritative, objective evidence regarding mechanical defects or out-of-service violations that existed prior to or caused the crash. It can also be an important piece of evidence in determining whether the trucking company or another party failed to comply with Connecticut and federal safety regulations.
What legal rights do passengers in regular cars have if they get injured in a multivehicle truck collision?
In Connecticut, car passengers who get hurt in a multivehicle commercial truck collision can file a claim against any negligent party whose actions contributed to the crash, including the truck driver, trucking company, another motorist and/or a manufacturer if a product defect played a role.
Passengers may use Medical Payments (MedPay) coverage under the host vehicle’s auto policy to help cover their immediate medical expenses, regardless of who caused the crash. They may also pursue claims for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages, and in certain instances, recover from multiple insurance policies or defendants at once.
Schedule A Consultation With Our Hartford County Truck Accident Lawyers Today
If you sustained injuries from a truck accident in Hartford County or New Britain, Connecticut, call our office at 860-505-4415 today for a free initial consultation. You may also send our firm an email using our contact form.