Virginia Tractor Trailer Accident Attorney
Tractor trailers, semi-trucks, 18 wheelers, can cause traumatic and catastrophic injuries when they are involved in motor vehicle accidents. The injuries and sometimes casualties that they cause are due to their size compared to a standard car, truck or SUV.
Time is of the essence. The insurance company for the trucking company was probably at the scene of the accident, building their defense and trying to mitigate the driver’s fault and the extent of your injuries. Call Hilton & Somer to protect your rights. Se habla Español.
Tractor Trailer Accident Claims at a Glance
- Hours-of-service limits. Interstate truck drivers may drive no more than 11 hours after 10 consecutive hours off duty, and not past the 14th hour on duty (49 CFR § 395.3).
- Trucking companies can be liable. Carriers may be responsible for the driver’s negligence and for their own negligent hiring, training, supervision and maintenance.
- Preserve the data immediately. Electronic logging device records, engine data, dispatch logs and dashcam video should be secured with a preservation letter right away.
- Two-year deadline in Virginia. Most Virginia truck crash injury claims must be filed within two years (Va. Code § 8.01-243). Maryland and DC generally allow three years.
Experienced Counsel for Complex Cases
Trucking accidents are complex and require the wisdom of experienced Virginia Tractor Trailer Accident Attorney. Identifying all of the defendants in a commercial vehicle accident can represent a challenge to the injured party, particularly when the trucks are driven by an independent contractor. Our attorneys thoroughly investigate the scene of the accident. We focus on the details, investigating things like company logos, skid marks and interviewing witnesses to establish liability and causation. To learn more about the causes of truck accidents, click here.Contact our Virginia Tractor Trailer Accident Attorney
To learn more about how our experienced personal injury lawyers can help you, contact our Virginia Tractor Trailer Accident Attorney at Hilton & Somer LLC by phone at 703-560-0700. All cases are handled on a contingency basis, meaning you pay no attorney fees unless we are successful in obtaining the compensation you deserve.
Areas We Serve
Hilton & Somer is based in Fairfax, Virginia and represents injured clients throughout Northern Virginia, Washington, DC and Maryland, including:
- Northern Virginia: Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria, Springfield, Manassas, Annandale, McLean, Falls Church, Centreville, Leesburg, Fredericksburg and Charlottesville, plus Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, Stafford, Spotsylvania, Fauquier and Culpeper Counties
- District of Columbia: Washington, DC
- Maryland: Bethesda, Silver Spring, Oxon Hill and College Park, plus Montgomery, Prince George’s, Anne Arundel, Howard, Frederick and Washington Counties
Tractor Trailer Accident FAQ
Why are tractor trailer accidents so severe?
A loaded tractor trailer can weigh up to 80,000 pounds on interstate highways, many times the weight of a passenger car, and needs far more distance to stop.
Who can be held responsible for a tractor trailer crash?
The driver, the motor carrier, the shipper or loader, a maintenance company, and the manufacturer of a defective part can all share responsibility, depending on the cause.
How long do I have to file a truck accident claim in Virginia?
Most Virginia truck accident injury claims must be filed within two years of the crash. Maryland and Washington, DC generally allow three years.
How much does it cost to hire a truck accident lawyer?
Hilton & Somer handles truck accident cases on a contingency fee basis. You pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you, and the first consultation is free.
