Commercial Vehicle Accidents in Hawaii
Have you ever been driving on the freeway and had a large commercial truck or other kind of commercial vehicle drive alongside you? Chances are this happens on a daily basis if you drive often. It can be intimidating when a large commercial vehicle swerves in front of you or drives too fast. These vehicles are very large and can cause a lot of damage if they cause an accident. When a commercial truck driver is at fault in an accident, you deserve compensation for your injuries.
At Need an Injury Attorney Hawaii we know that collisions with commercial trucks are very scary. Injuries inflicted by commercial vehicles are often very serious because of how large these trucks are. Unfortunately, accidents that involve commercial vehicles happen fairly often.
Let us fight in your corner
If you or a loved one has been hurt in an accident caused by a commercial vehicle, we are here to help. Our expert attorneys can provide legal counsel and representation for you. We can provide legal help in Honolulu as well as across the state of Hawaii.
When it comes to personal injury cases, the type of vehicle involved makes a big difference in how the case is handled. There are specific laws related to accidents caused by commercial vehicles. Our expert lawyers have the skill set and knowledge you need related to the regulations and laws in Hawaii for these types of cases. If you have been injured, you are likely facing medical bills that seem to add up each day along with loss of income due to inability to work. You are entitled to compensation for these financial burdens.
What should you do if you’ve been in an accident involving a commercial vehicle?
First of all, you should call an attorney with experience in commercial vehicle personal injury cases. We can send a representative to the scene of the accident. This representative can collect evidence and take pictures that will be useful later on in your case. We also advise that you not give a statement to insurance companies without the advice of a lawyer. Do not accept an insurance company’s settlement. We are likely able to get you better compensation then they will offer you.
Commercial vehicle drivers have to follow the same rules and regulations on the road as all other drivers. They also have to follow additional rules and regulations. They are professional drivers. The drivers and the companies who hire them need to be able to prove they are eligible and trained to do the job at hand. Also, companies need to ensure that vehicles are kept safe and not being driven with safety violations and issues.
We know the Hawaii laws related to commercial vehicle accidents. We can help you if you have been injured by:
-Delivery trucks
-Moving vans
-Dump trucks
-Construction vehicles
-Semi-trucks
-And many other kinds of vehicles.
Our commercial vehicle attorneys can be reached by phone 24/7. We offer free consultations. This will help you and alleviate stress as you won’t have to pay us anything to find out if your case is a strong one.