A semi-truck has more than enough power to cause life-altering injuries when it crashes. For help getting your life back in order, speak with a Moses Lake truck crash lawyer.

An accident with a big truck is terrifying and more dangerous than any other motor vehicle collision. Big rigs can weigh up to forty tons and completely crush any other vehicle. Surviving is no small miracle, but the costs associated with your medical treatment, prolonged rehabilitation, or sustained disabilities can destroy your finances.

Holding the at-fault party—whether it’s the trucker or some other party—accountable is important for you, but it’s also important for the safety of the rest of the people using the road. Getting fair compensation isn’t easy, but a Moses Lake truck accident lawyer can help. The team at Craig Swapp & Associates has experience with these kinds of cases and the resources necessary to win.

Causes of Tractor-Trailer Crashes in Moses Lake

Unlike other motor vehicle accidents, those involving semi-trucks involve several if not dozens of companies, any of which might have had a part to play in the cause of the accident. Those complications are why deducing the exact cause or causes is so important to filing a claim.

Much of the time, the truck driver is at fault, due to inattention, drug use, or exhaustion, but even these cases are not always solely without outside interference. We can check shipping histories and company policies to help figure out what exactly happened and why.

Causes of Moses Lake truck accidents often involve the following:

  • Distracted, drowsy, drunk, or drugged drivers
  • Hectic delivery schedules encouraging speeding, exhausted driving, or stimulant use
  • Unsecured cargo
  • Unbalanced loads
  • Defective parts or equipment
  • Mechanic, maintenance, or installer negligence
  • Lack of road upkeep

To make sure we get you the most compensation possible, we need to find out whether one or more of these parties may be at fault:

  • Truck drivers or owners
  • Trucking companies
  • Cargo loaders
  • Mechanics
  • Other vehicles and drivers
  • Roadside construction companies
  • Government road authorities

18-Wheeler Accidents Cause Serious Injuries

Commercial truck collisions can cause some of the most serious injuries of any type of motor vehicle accident. Crushed limbs, traumatic brain injuries, and extensive disfigurement are all possible. A Moses Lake truck wreck lawyer from our firm will work hard to ensure every crash-related hardship that affects the way you live is accounted for.

Injuries in Moses Lake truck accidents often include the following:

  • Head trauma
  • Sight and hearing loss
  • Neck, back, and spine injuries
  • Broken bones
  • Amputated limbs
  • Severe burns
  • Disfigurement
  • Internal bleeding
  • Organ damage
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Commercial Truck Wreck Compensation

Your finances will likely be in disarray due to your hospital bills and time off work, but those are only a few of your costs. You’ll also have to deal with non-economic damages, such as trying to accept that you’ll never walk again. We’ll do everything possible to identify and make sure even the most priceless losses are assigned a fair monetary value.

Some damages often claimed in Moses Lake semi-truck accident claims are as follows:

  • Short- and long-term medical expenses
  • Immediate and future wage losses
  • Disability accommodations
  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional distress
  • Therapy
  • Loss of consortium
  • Property damage
  • Punitive damages
  • Wrongful death

Meet with a Moses Lake Semi-Truck Accident Attorney

Fill out the form below or call Craig Swapp & Associates at 1-800-404-9000 to schedule a free, no-obligation legal evaluation with a Moses Lake truck accident lawyer.