Your Trusted Personal Injury Lawyers in Waterford, CT
If you or a family member were injured in a truck accident, the experienced attorneys at Polito & Harrington, LLC, are here to help. Our compassionate and competent team of attorneys and support staff has helped many victims of rollover truck accidents in Waterford. We look forward to meeting you, discussing your injuries, and helping you collect the compensation you deserve.
Whether we help you fight for the proper settlement from a big rig insurer or take this claim to court, we will work tirelessly on your behalf.
Many rollover truck collisions in Waterford are due to negligence on the part of the truck driver or the trucking company. In legal language, negligence means a failure to act reasonably or responsibly. When this behavior results in personal injury or property damage, the negligent party (or their insurance company) should be responsible for covering these expenses.
Examples of negligent behavior by a truck driver could include (but are not limited to):
Examples of negligence by a trucking company might include:
Sometimes, several of these issues lead to a big truck rollover accident. When that happens, victims should consult a seasoned truck accident attorney for assistance.
Big rig rollover accidents in Waterford can lead to serious injuries for entire families. In the most unfortunate cases, they can lead to multiple fatalities.
Victims and their families should contact an attorney as soon as possible, as insurance companies often approach victims immediately with a settlement offer. This offer is far, far less than a family deserves.
All big rigs are required to carry liability insurance by federal law. The amount of liability insurance they need depends on several factors, including the type of load hauled. A tanker truck carrying hazardous, flammable, toxic chemicals requires more insurance than a box truck hauling empty egg cartons.
The big rig insurance company will try to negotiate a low settlement with accident victims. They often approach Waterford victims and their families very soon after a rollover truck accident. This is when victims are recovering from injuries, feeling fuzzy-headed thanks to pain medicine, and concerned about their financial future. Victims who do not speak with a big rig accident attorney might accept a low-ball offer from the insurer. Doing so, they waive their right to sue for more later.
Call the experienced lawyers at Polito & Harrington, LLC, today to learn more about rollover truck accidents in Waterford. Remember, we never collect a fee until our clients win, and the consultation is always free. Contact us today to get started.
We are committed to provide personalized attention to each and every client’s case – no matter how large or small– because that is each client’s only case. We are proud of our firm’s reputation of combining integrity and compassion with an unflinching dedication to getting the right result. We will do what we say.
