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Seattle Semi Truck Accident Attorneys
Semi Truck Accident Attorneys, Big Rig Collision Lawsuits and Settlements in Washington State
The semi truck accident attorneys at the Davis Law Group represent seriously injured victims, and the families of those fatally injured in tractor trailer accidents in Washington state.
Washington state gets a large amount of trucking traffic on interstates such as I-5, I-90, I-82, and I-84. Unfortunately semi-truck accidents happen frequently in our state.
Truck drivers are often required to deliver their cargo on a very strict schedule which can result in long hours on the road with little or no sleep. Exhausted or distracted truck drivers often cause major accidents. Poorly maintained trucks and those with unsecure loads are also causes of trucking accidents. Because semi trucks can weigh anywhere from 10,000 to 80,000 pounds, if one of these big rigs crashes into a passenger vehicle the accident victims may suffer serious or fatal injuries.
Semi Truck Accident & Trucking Collision Statistics
There are over 500,000 truck accidents in the United States every year. A high number of these truck accidents result in fatalities. Approximately 5,000 die in truck accidents annually. Ninety-eight percent of the time, the passengers or driver in the other vehicle is killed as opposed to driver or passengers in the truck.
Washington State Semi Truck Crash Statistics for 2009
- 1,131 Large Trucks Involved in Non-Fatal Crashes
- 107 Large Trucks Involved in Injury Crashes
- 126 Injuries in Crashes Involving Large Trucks a
- 1,024 Large Trucks Involved in Towaway Crashes
- 29 Large Trucks Involved in Hazmat (HM) Placard Crashes
Jackknife Truck Accidents
Jackknife big rig crashes are often caused by the sudden application of the brakes in a tractor-trailer. Jackknife accidents are also commonly caused by downshifting, accelerating on a a low friction surface, and entering a curve too quickly.
Causes of Semi Truck & Tractor Trailer Truck Accidents
There are many causes for semi truck accidents but some of the most common causes are:
1. Driver Fatigue
2. Substance Abuse
3. Speeding
4. Failure to adhere to the rules of the road
5. Failure to properly maintain trucks
6. Improperly loaded trucks or cargo shifting
7. Under-inflated tires
Law Firm Representing Semi Truck Accident Victims - Free Consultations
Seriously injured in a semi truck accident in Washington state? Want to know if you have a legal case? Want to know what your trucking accident case is worth? Want compensation for your injuries? Want justice for your loved ones? Want to make sure the same thing doesn’t happen to someone else? You need the help of semi truck accident attorneys.
Get the legal aid that you need. Call attorney Chris Davis at Davis Law Group. The call is free. The advice may be priceless.
Call 206-727-4000 now for a FREE legal consultation regarding your semi truck accident injury case. We serve big rig accident victims all over Washington State.
Yes, we can arrange to have someone come to you if you are unable to visit one of our offices.
Semi-Truck Accident Statute of Limitations in Washington StateThe "Statute of Limitations" (SOL) is a law that sets a strict time limit on when a legal claim or action may be commenced. After the SOL has expired the legal action (lawsuit) is forever barred. In Washington State the SOL for many types of personal injury cases including semi-truck accident cases is three (3) years from the date of the accident. However there are exceptions to this time limit depending upon the facts involved.You should immediately consult with an experienced semi-truck accident lawyer to make sure you know when the statute expires in your trucking accident case. DO NOT WAIT TO CONSULT WITH OR HIRE AN ATTORNEY. Even though your SOL may not expire for a long time, you may still want to promptly hire a semi-truck accident attorney to protect or maximize the value of your claim and increase the odds of a favorable outcome. In many cases the experienced semi-truck accident attorney who is hired early in the claims process can help you avoid mistakes that may harm your case and perform work to greatly enhance the value of your claim. |
Trucking Companies That Operate In Washington State
Associated Freight
Baltic Logistics
CCI Transport Inc.
Expressit Transportation Inc
Farwest Freight
Haney Truck Line Inc
Interstate Distributor Co
Lion Trucking
Peninsula Truck Lines
Rainier Overseas Movers
Rees Transportation Inc.
Rogue Motor Freight
Select Express Inc
Smokey Point Distributing Inc.
Ulster Transport
VZ Transport
Providing Legal Aid to Semi-Truck Accident Victims in Washinton State
We can help whether you live in Auburn, Bellevue, Bellingham, Bremerton, Cascade, Edmonds, Everett, Federal Way, Kennewick, Kent, Kirkland, Lakewood, Longview, Olympia, Redmond, Renton, Richland, Seattle, Shoreline, Spokane, Tacoma, Vancouver, Yakima or the greater Seattle area. Having substantial experience with semi-truck accident claims and often trying these kinds of cases in court, the semi-truck accident attorneys at Davis Law Group has the skill and expertise necessary to help you.
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Blog for Semi Truck Accidents
- Fatal Semi Truck Accident Kills Two - $1 Million Dollar Wrongful Death Settlement
- Semi Truck Pulled from Duwamish River, Driver Suspected to Have Fallen Asleep
- Semi Truck Driver Collides With Car in Tumwater, Dies in Fiery Crash
- One dead in Prosser semi-truck crash
- Trucker driver dead in Factoria collision
- Fatal Semi Truck Accident on Snoqualmie Pass
- Two Truck Accidents on I-5 This Morning, Causing Vapor Cloud of Liquid Nitrogen
- 9-Year-Old Killed in I-90 Truck Accident Saves California Man's Life
- Jack-Knifed Semi Truck Caused Major Backups on I90 During Morning Commute
- One injured in Richland DUI truck collision
- One injured in Kendall logging accident
- Semi Truck Rolled on it Side and Blocked I-5 After Driver Fell Asleep
- Call For Witnesses - Trucking Accident I-90 Near North Bend
- Witnesses Sought from I-90 Multiple Vehicle Fatality Collision
- None injured in Kennewick semi accident
- Lawsuits Against AP Transport - Blaine, WA Based Trucking Company
- 5 Things Every Truck Accident Victim Should Know
- Trucking Company's Safety History Plays a Role in 15 Car Pile-Up
- Semi-Truck Collides With Logging Truck Triggering A 15-Car Chain Reaction Crash on I-90
- Driver of Semi Falls Asleep at the Wheel and Suffers from Serious Injuries
Library for Semi Truck Accidents:
- Wrongful Death Lawsuit Seeks $3 M After Tractor-Trainler Collision
The family of a Sara Lee Bakery Group employee is seeking more than $3 million after a tractor-trailer collision led to fatal injuries.
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