Memphis Vehicular Manslaughter Lawyer

Trucking Accidents and Wrongful Death

A trucking accident has the potential to be fatal. The large size and weight of a commercial truck versus a much smaller car, motorcycle or other motor vehicle opens the door to catastrophic injuries and death. Causing the unlawful death of another person while driving a motor vehicle is referred to as "vehicular manslaughter" or "vehicular homicide" in most states. This is a criminal offense that is often associated with negligence or with drunk driving. A person who commits vehicular manslaughter may also face legal action in civil court for his or her actions.

A Memphis trucking accident attorney at the Law Office of John Whitfield may be able to help you in filing a wrongful death claim against the truck driver, trucking company or other party responsible for the loss of your loved one. That party will then face criminal penalties as well as any financial penalties that the civil court may decide to impose. Many trucking accident cases involving a wrongful death also settle out of court. By reviewing the particular circumstances of your case, an experienced lawyer can determine what action you can take, how to best represent your interests, and what your claim may be worth. You may be entitled to receive financial compensation for: medical expenses, funeral costs, the loss of income your loved one may have earned, pain and suffering, loss of companionship and possibly more.

How a Memphis Wrongful Death Attorney Can Help

In filing an insurance claim, dealing with law enforcement and attempting to negotiate with the other party involved in the trucking accident, there are a number of ways that a skilled lawyer can help. A wrongful death claim involving any type of truck accident will most likely be complex medically and legally. Your attorney can work with medical experts and professionals in accident reconstruction in order to prove the liability of the truck driver or other party, therefore opening the door to bring him or her to justice for their actions.

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