Memphis Trucking Accident Lawyer

FAQ – Memphis Truck Accidents & Injuries

What should I do if I’m involved in a Memphis trucking accident?

First and foremost, the most important thing you can do in the wake of a serious trucking accident is to seek medical attention. This includes for yourself or anyone else that may have been injured in the accident. You should also call the police and exchange insurance and driver information with the other parties involved. As soon as possible, it is important to contact a Memphis trucking accident attorney. You will need legal representation to give you a better opportunity of bringing a claim against the truck driver or other party that caused the accident, and an attorney can serve to protect your rights during the legal process of filing a claim or lawsuit.

What is negligence, and how does this relate to truck accidents?

Negligence is best defined as a civil wrong which causes injury to others, stemming from carelessness, recklessness or even intentional wrongdoing. Any driver on the road may be negligent by talking on their cell phone, adjusting the radio, speeding or violating a traffic law. When a truck driver is negligent in operating his or her motor vehicle, this can result in a serious accident that causes catastrophic injuries or death. A trucking company may be negligent by hiring untrained drivers or by failing to properly maintain its vehicles.

How can a trucking accident lawyer help?

A trucking accident lawyer will serve to assert your rights and represent your interests following your accident. This may include filing an insurance claim on your behalf, negotiating with the insurance company, conducting communication regarding the accident with law enforcement, and investigating the circumstances of your accident to determine its true cause. All in all, your lawyer’s primary objective will be to prove the liability of the truck driver, trucking company or other party in order to help you recover financial compensation for your injuries.

What will it cost to work with your firm?

At the Law Office of John Whitfield your initial consultation is free. We also do not charge any out of pocket legal fees from our clients, instead seeking compensation for our services from the settlement or judgment we secure on your behalf. In other words, you pay nothing unless we are successful in recovering monetary compensation for you.

Contact a Memphis trucking accident lawyer at our firm today for a free consultation!