Semi truck accidents can be catastrophic. An unloaded semi truck can weigh approximately 35,000 pounds, while a loaded one can be 80,000 pounds. When a semi truck collides with a car the injuries can be huge. Even a low speed accident with a heavy, large truck can cause major injuries.
James Moore used to defend semi truck cases so he understands how defense attorneys work up and analyze cases, and how they seek to undermine the claim. Now he uses his experience to help injured people. Having an experienced attorney can help maximize the value of the case — whether that is by settlement or by trial.
A big rig causing an accident presents unique legal challenges from the choice of where to file the case, potential corporate / employer defendants, allegations by the defense that the driver was an independent contractor, statute of limitations (the time to file a lawsuit or it is barred on that technicality), accident reconstruction experts, medical experts, written discovery questions, deposition questions, and many others. Some tragic cases involve wrongful death, which presents its own set of legal issues.
James Moore is happy to discuss your accident case to see if we can be of help.