Truck Accident Lawyers
Connecticut truck accident attorneys aggressively pursuing maximum settlements for injured victims.
If you or a loved one suffers from an injury caused in a truck accident in Connecticut, the experienced injury attorneys at Jazlowiecki & Jazlowiecki Law will aggressively pursue your injury case to get you the highest possible settlement. Each day in Connecticut thousands of people are injured on Connecticut state roads.
Truck accident victims deserve to be compensated for their injuries by those who are responsible. If you have a loved one who has been the victim of a vehicle accident, contact us. We are available for truck accident investigations and litigation throughout the United States.
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18 Wheeler Truck Accidents
Pickup Truck
Panel Truck
Box Truck
Cutaway Van Chassis
Medium Standard Truck
Platform Truck
Flatbed Truck
Truck Accident Statistics
One out of every eight automotive accident fatalities involve large trucks, including big rigs, tractor trailers and other commercial vehicles.
Commercial trucks cause four percent of all injuries sustained in motor vehicle accidents.
When commercial trucks are involved in an accident, 86% of fatalities and 77% of injuries are the drivers and passengers of the smaller vehicles that were hit.
Truck accidents have increased by 10% since 1992.
Do You Have A Truck Accident Case?
While every accident is unique in what caused the event, there are several common causes:
1. Distracted Driving
Distracted driving is becoming one of the leading causes of auto accidents. In most cases, the driver is distracted by their cell phone. However, distractions can also occur when the driver is using the radio or GPS, is looking for something in the car seat next to them, is avidly talking with passengers, or is looking at something on the side of the road. See Connecticut General Statutes for Laws on Cell Phone Use While Driving Sec. 14-296aa.
2. Unsafe Road Conditions
Road conditions can change quickly with the New England weather and lead to driver error. Also, construction zones and traffic jams, notorious on I-84 and I-95, can also lead to unsafe road conditions and accidents.
3. Driving Under The Influence
Drivers who have been consuming alcohol or other substances can be very dangerous on the road. Decision making and response skills are often slowed, and drivers' judgment can be impaired. A lot of accidents occur when one driver is under the influence.
4. Reckless Driving
The driver of the other vehicle may have acted recklessly while driving. This could include weaving in and out of traffic, excessive speeds, not obeying traffic signals or even dangerous turns.
5. Malfunctioning Equipment
Sometimes an accident occurs due to a manufacturer's defect in the vehicle such as a defective airbag, an ignition switch problem as seen with GM, and a host of other possible issues including brake, engine and seatbelt problems.
Jazlowiecki & Jazlowiecki Law
We have been protecting the rights of the severely injured since 1974. We aggressively represent our clients!
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