North Carolina Truck Crash and Injury Attorneys
At the law firm of Nagle & Associates, P.A., our firm represents the victims of serious truck and commercial vehicle accidents in the state of North Carolina. Personal injury lawyer Carl Nagle is a former insurance claims adjuster and insurance defense attorney who uses his unique experience to benefit his clients and their cases. Our firm has offices in Winston-Salem, Raleigh, Greensboro, Charlotte and Hickory and offers a free initial consultation to every prospective client. In a 30–60 minute phone call, we can help you better understand how to respond to an unexpected collision.
Truck accidents are very different from typical car crashes, and the steps taken by the victim’s legal team immediately after the accident are crucial to protect the full value of the victim’s case. Electronic Date Recorders are typically dumped as early as 14 days after the accident, including detailed data on the driver’s location along his route, driver emails and communications with dispatchers, driver speed and location and other trip data. Driver logs which may provide value adding evidence of speeding or driver fatigue can be discarded in just six months under federal law.
Similar evidence which could establish improper loading, driver fatigue, driver impairment, lack of driver training, willful speeding or carelessness, improper loading, etc. can be lost in a matter of days without an immediate expert inspection of the tractor-trailer or commercial vehicle involved. Let us help you secure and preserve all helpful evidence in your case.
Carl Nagle heads the trial team for all truck accident cases. While most of our cases settle, we stand ready to bring your case to a jury of your neighbors in state or federal court. Mr. Nagle remains actively involved in truck accident cases, and he will work directly with you to help you confront the difficulties arising from a collision. Nagle & Associates, P.A. also accepts referrals from attorneys who need help properly handling these complex and important cases.
Nagle & Associates, P.A., also represents the victims of car accidents and other motor vehicle accidents including private passenger car accidents, bus accidents, motorcycle crashes, pedestrian accidents, and bicycle accidents. For more information about our law firm, visit our firm’s home Web site at www.NagleFirm.com to learn more.
18 Wheeler Accidents and Commercial Vehicle Wrecks
The trucking industry is growing rapidly. Many areas of our county have been identified as currently over-capacity, with roads unsuited to the current volume of truck and commercial vehicle traffic. Thus, with more and more trucks sharing our roads, accidents with heavy trucks have become more common. The American Trucking Association also acknowledges a growing shortage of commercial drivers. The obvious response is companies are now hiring drivers with little or no experience, who often do not have the proper training, licenses or credentials to operate heavy trucks and commercial vehicles.
One out of nine traffic fatalities arises from an accident involving a commercial vehicle. However, profit motive and unmanaged growth leave trucking companies and their driver unwilling to take federally required steps to promote safe driving. Thus, it is essential to dig well beyond the Police Report to unearth all evidence that shows why a particular accident occurs.
Truck Crashes and Their Causes
Truck accidents occur frequently in North Carolina and across the United States. Many of these accidents result in serious, life-changing injuries for their victims. Learn more about:
For Victims and Their Families
After being involved in a serious truck or commercial vehicle accident, it is important to understand the right steps to take to ensure a better chance of obtaining all compensation allowable under state and federal law. At Nagle & Associates, P.A., we can help you understand the benefits of legal representation after an accident and explain the damages and injuries that you may have suffered in an accident. We can also provide an Accident Victim Plan of Action for victims and their families.
Additional Information
Our firm also offers information about other elements of truck and commercial vehicle accidents, including:
- Relevant trucking laws in North Carolina
- Evidence preservation
- Insurance carriers and trucking companies
Also visit our Truck Accident Information Center and feel free to contact us at Nagle & Associates, P.A., to ask us any additional questions that you may have. Our lawyers will answer your questions and can provide you with your best options for recovery. Call us toll-free at (800) 411-1583.
