Seeking Justice For Truck Accident Victims And Their Loved Ones
Collisions with 18-wheelers or commercial trucks rarely end well. Those in passenger vehicles may end up with life-altering injuries if they survive. Sadly, fatalities are all too common. Thousands of people die in truck accidents every year, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
At Kobes Legal PLLC in Seattle, Washington, we help truck accident victims and their families seek justice. Our founding attorney, Brett Kobes, handles cases involving serious injuries as well as fatal accidents. An injury survivor himself, he understands the challenges you’re facing. He will go the extra mile to help you secure the compensation you need to start moving forward.
Why Trucking Accident Cases Are So Much More Challenging
Truck accidents are different from other types of car accident cases. They’re much more complex. Multiple parties may be at fault, including:
- The truck driver
- The driver’s employer
- The dispatcher
- The shipper
- The truck mechanic or maintenance company
- The truck or parts manufacturer
Pinpointing who is at fault depends on a thorough investigation. It’s often necessary to dig deep to get to the root cause of the accident, which might include:
- Driver fatigue
- Intoxicated driving
- Negligent hiring practices on the part of the trucking company
- Pressure to falsify logbooks and drive longer hours than allowed under federal law
- Driver distraction
- Unbalanced loads
We know how to gather evidence swiftly and effectively in order to hold the right parties accountable. Our goal is to provide you with every option available to pursue maximum compensation. To that end, we work tirelessly to ensure that critical evidence and negligent parties don’t get overlooked.
Discuss The Next Steps During A Free Consultation
Time is of the essence in building a strong truck accident case. Given the complexity of these cases, they take time to build, and strict legal deadlines apply. The sooner you enlist our help, the better.
To arrange a free consultation with a skilled lawyer, call 206-915-7177 or contact us online.