All vehicles have a blind spot, also called a no-zone, which is an area where a person’s point of view is blocked. For normal automobiles, the driver can check the mirrors or sides of the car to ensure no one is hidden from view. For bigger vehicles, like semi-trucks, those obstructed areas are significantly larger. That can result in disastrous collisions with smaller vehicles, often resulting in catastrophic injuries and fatalities for the other driver.
If you or a loved one suffered injuries after a trucker failed to check their surroundings properly, you are entitled to compensation. Do not hesitate to contact one of our experienced truck accident attorneys. Lawsuits involving big commercial rigs often involve several potential defendants, like large parent companies that have an intimidating and well-equipped legal team ready to defend them when a collision happens. The Law Firm of Carlton Bennett is well acquainted with lawsuits regarding blind-spot truck accidents in Virginia Beach and can help you win the compensation you deserve.
Large trailers have extensive areas of limited visibility, especially around the sides, front, and rear. Many reasons can cause an accident to occur when someone is in those no-zones:
Companies have a duty to maintain their vehicles and properly train employees so they know how to handle their no-zones. Some frequently seen results include fatalities, catastrophic injuries, traffic disruptions, and property damage. A skilled Virginia Beach attorney could analyze the facts of your no-zone truck crash to determine the compensation you are entitled to.
Accident victims are entitled to seek compensation either through a court case or by negotiating a settlement with the defendant’s insurance company. A collision claim can include several additional parties, like the company’s mechanics and manufacturers or even government entities. No matter who the defendant is, their legal team and insurance company will work hard to maintain their assets and minimize their financial liability by proving the wreck was your fault.
A skilled attorney can advocate for you to receive financial damages, which can be in two forms: economic damages, which have a corresponding monetary amount; and non-economic damages, which are subjective and more conceptual. Some examples of the losses that can be compensated include:
Virginia follows a contributory negligence rule, meaning that if the victim is even 1% at fault for the accident, they cannot recover damages. It is critical in your lawsuit to collect all necessary evidence to demonstrate the other driver or the company was responsible for the accident. A seasoned Virginia Beach lawyer knows exactly what evidence could prove you did not cause your crash with a semi-truck and that the tucker neglecting their areas of blocked visibility was the primary reason.
All drivers should know about their no-zones and make sure to check them, especially truckers. However, accidents happen every day. If you or a loved one have suffered injuries because a large commercial vehicle driver did not carefully check their surroundings, you should not hesitate to get started on building a legal case. It is essential to have the assistance of an experienced attorney when you have a potential lawsuit regarding a blind spot truck accident in Virginia Beach. Contact the Law Firm of Carlton Bennett for a consultation as soon as possible.