Personal Injury Lawyers for Clients Injured in Trucking Accidents in Toronto
Our roads are getting busier and busier, and trucks make up a large percentage of the traffic we face every day. There are many different types of trucks on the roads, including tractor trailers, 18-wheelers, semi-trucks, and large commercial vehicles. Trucking accidents can lead to large losses, catastrophic injuries, and even fatalities.
Types of Trucking Accidents and Their Causes
We see many different types of trucking accidents on our roads and highways, such as:
- jackknife accidents
- rollovers
- tire blowouts
- direct collisions
- lost load accidents
- equipment failure
- under-ride accidents
- runaway trailer accidents
Up to 30% of fatal collisions involving heavy trucks involve the issue of driver fatigue. Other causes of trucking accidents include:
- unsafe passing
- failure to yield
- driver inexperience
- driving under the influence
- speeding
- distracted driving
- vehicle safety issues
- lack of danger perception
Recovering Compensation for Your Injuries and Losses Resulting from a Trucking Accident
If you’ve been involved in a trucking accident, the personal injury lawyers at Derfel Injury Law will help you obtain the assistance you need and the compensation to which you’re entitled. In addition to helping you access any accident benefits from your insurance company, we will help you bring a lawsuit against any at-fault party involved in the accident.
The losses and injuries you have sustained in a trucking accident may be long-term and/or catastrophic. You should feel confident that you are being represented by a team of legal professionals who have the experience, insight, and compassion to help you recover from your accident, both physically and economically. The team at Derfel Injury Law has that knowledge, compassion, and creativity. We have over a decade of experience managing motor vehicle and trucking claims in Ontario, and you can trust us to skillfully shepherd your claim through the system while you focus on your recovery.
Protect your rights. If you’ve been involved in a trucking accident, contact Derfel Injury Law in Toronto for professional service and advice.
Contact Derfel Injury Law to meet the personal injury lawyers and professional legal team who will work tirelessly to achieve the best possible resolution to your trucking accident claim. Call us at 416.847.3580 or contact us online to schedule a visit at our Toronto office.