Given the significantly increased danger of a semi-truck compared to a normal-sized vehicle, truck drivers are held to a higher standard of care when operating their vehicles. A truck driver must obtain a commercial driver’s license, which requires them to pass a background check aimed to discover the criminal history and driving history, a medical examination, a skills test to prove the driver is capable of operating a semi-truck in a variety of scenarios, and a written knowledge test. Truck drivers are expected to put safety above any other priority. Unfortunately, not all truck drivers put safety first. It is not uncommon for truck drivers to drive on a lack of sleep, drive distracted, violate the rules of the road, driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, driving with improperly loaded cargo, and exhibit other unsafe behavior.
When Should I Hire a Las Vegas Truck Accident Lawyer?
After an accident involving a semi-truck, it is imperative to contact an experienced truck accident attorney in Las Vegas as soon as possible. Insurance companies for the trucking companies know that their financial exposure is much greater on serious injury trucking accidents. They will often hire defense lawyers right away to defend the negligent truck driver and trucking company, and attempt to stall efforts to obtain valuable information. It is important that a preservation of evidence letter requesting preservation of dashcam footage, event data recorder (EDR) information, the truck driver’s cell phone records, call-in logs, pre-trip and post-trip inspection records, maintenance records, photographs, witness statements, and other valuable information is sent immediately. A prompt inspection of the semi-truck by an accident reconstructionist or other expert may also be warranted.
Contact a Las Vegas Truck Accident Lawyer
Often times, Nevada trucking accident cases enter litigation or “go to court.” Blake S. Friedman, Esq. has litigated a multitude of commercial trucking accident cases for his clients. Friedman Injury Law has the resources, experience, and tenacity to battle even the largest national defense law firms on high-profile trucking accident cases. Blake Friedman is currently litigating multiple multi-million-dollar commercial vehicle accident cases for his clients.
If you have been involved in a Las Vegas, Nevada trucking accident or commercial vehicle accident, contact or call Friedman Injury Law at (702) 970-4222 as soon as possible for a free consultation.
