Proficient New Jersey Truck Accident Attorneys
Whether you call them 18 wheelers or tractor trailers, whenever these trucks are involved in a motor vehicle accident, the injuries tend to be more catastrophic than normal, due to their massive size and weight. In Edison, New Jersey, our truck accident attorneys at Lombardi and Lombardi P.A. have been representing injured victims and their families hurt in trucking accidents for more than 30 years.
Many Causes of Theses Deadly Collisions and Crashes
Eighteen wheelers, commercial vehicles, and delivery trucks are a familiar sight in New Jersey, especially on roads such as Route 1, Interstate highways 287 and 78, and the New Jersey turnpike. Through the years, our lawyers have taken on many of these cases, and found that common contributing factors to the accidents are:
- driver fatigue or driver error
- driver on drugs or alcohol
- speeding or reckless driving
- truck not meeting required safety standards
- tire blowouts or tread separation
- overweight loads, unbalanced load, or load shift
Prompt Investigations are Key to Winning Cases
As soon as possible, our legal team goes to work to investigate the wreck. In addition to interviewing any witnesses, we get a copy of the accident report from the police, and from the trucking company or police department we obtain:
- a manifest of the load
- a copy of what is recorded on the “black box”
- a copy of the driver’s logs and work record to see if he or she has been complying with the Interstate Commerce Commission’s regulations
Using all of this information, and with assistance from our forensic professionals, our lawyers are able to put together a strong case that is ready to take to trial. Because we know the value of a case, we will never settle for less than we know a case is worth, and have obtained more than $250 million for our clients in the past.
For a free initial consultation to discuss a catastrophic personal injury or wrongful death claim relating to a New Jersey truck accident, an attorney at Lombardi and Lombardi P.A. will be happy to meet with you at a time and location convenient to you. Contact Lombardi and Lombardi P.A. today by calling toll free 800-425-3861.
