Truck Accident Attorney Portland

If you were injured in a truck accident in Portland, you may be entitled to compensation for pain and suffering, medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages you incurred as a result of the accident.

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^Why it is important to work with an experienced truck accident attorney
^Liability in a commercial truck collision
^Truck collision investigation
^Compensation in a trucking accident
^Wrongful death claim or lawsuit for fatal crashes
^Why do I need a truck crash attorney?
^Common causes of truck accidents
^Truck accident injuries

Contact our Oregon accident attorneys at Bridge City Law to schedule a free consultation

For over 35 years, the personal injury attorneys at Bridge City Law have been defending the rights of people injured in truck accidents in Multnomah County. Our team of experienced, compassionate truck accident attorneys in Portland knows how devastating a truck accident can be for the person injured in the accident and their entire family.

Our job is to ensure you are treated fairly and that you receive the legal guidance you need during this challenging time in your life. We’re here to help.

Why It’s Important to Work with an Experienced Truck Accident Attorney in Portland

If you were involved in a commercial truck accident in the Portland Metro area, talking with an experienced truck accident lawyer will help you understand how to protect your rights and get the care you need.

These types of cases tend to be very complex, not just due to the often serious injuries sustained as the result of the collision but also because these accidents usually involve several parties that can be held liable for the accident.

However, most of these parties will avoid liability or deny fault to avoid paying the person involved in the accident the compensation they deserve for their losses.

Generally speaking, insurance companies for the trucking business are notorious for playing hardball and fighting every step of the way to avoid compensating you for your injuries, time lost from work, and other expenses related to your accident.

The attorneys at Bridge City Law are very experienced with the trucking company’s insurance company’s game of hardball and aren’t the least bit intimidated by it.

They will fiercely protect you, advocate for your claim, and ensure you get the care you need to recover.

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PRACTICE AREAS:

Hit and Run Accidents

Driving Under the Influence (DUI)

Uninsured Motorist Accidents

Auto Accidents While At Work

Wrongful Death

Claims Against Insurance Companies

Our skilled and caring personal injury attorneys have experience representing people who have been injured in truck accidents in the following Portland metro area cities and throughout the state of Oregon:

Beaverton	Tigard	Gresham
Vancouver	Hillsboro	Oregon City
Happy Valley	Lake Oswego	Tualatin

LIABILITY IN A COMMERCIAL TRUCK COLLISION

At Bridge City Law, our semi-truck wreck lawyers in Portland have a deep understanding of the commercial truck industry and operations. We also know the potentially liable parties involved in the truck industry and how each party can contribute to a collision.

Some parties that may be held liable for a semi-truck wreck include:

The shipper or loader of the truck’s cargo
Owner of the semi-truck
Owner of the trailer
Manufacturer of the truck or it’s parts
Manufacturer of the trailer or it’s parts
Person or entity responsible for maintaining the truck and trailer
Trucking company
Truck driver

The legal team at our Portland metro area law firm will conduct an in-depth investigation into your accident to determine exactly what caused the collision and all parties who should be held liable.

TRUCK COLLISION INVESTIGATION

The truck accident lawyers at our firm will investigate:

How secure the load or cargo was when the collision occurred
The truck’s maintenance records
Potential manufacturing defects
The truck driver’s employee records and driving records, as well as criminal convictions and past violations
The level of control the truck company had over the trucker
Driving records and logs, such as the driver’s hours of service logs and weigh-ins
The party that had custody and control of the truck and trailer when the collision occurred
Dashcam images of the collision

Each party involved in commercial truck operations has a role in ensuring that the truck is properly driven and safe for on-the-road use to prevent a crash from occurring. Our Oregon truck accident attorneys will work to identify which party or parties breached their duty and failed to ensure the safe operation of the vehicle.

COMPENSATION

In a Trucking Accident

Compensation in a commercial truck accident claim is often divided into economic and non-economic damages.

Economic damages are meant to return a person injured in a truck accident to the same financial state they were in before the collision occurred.

These damages may include:

Past and future medical expenses
Lost wages
Property damage

Non-economic damages compensate those injured in a truck accident for any non-financial losses sustained as the result of the accident.

This can include:

Pain and suffering
Emotional trauma
Mental anguish
Loss of companionship

Economic damages are meant to return a person injured in a truck accident to the same financial state they were in before the collision occurred.

These damages may include:

Past and future medical expenses
Lost wages
Property damage

Non-economic damages compensate those injured in a truck accident for any non-financial losses sustained as the result of the accident.

This can include:

Pain and suffering
Emotional trauma
Mental anguish
Loss of companionship

Punitive Damages

Receiving punitive damages is rare, but in some cases, these damages may be awarded if the injured person can prove that the at-fault driver was intentionally malicious or acted with extreme recklessness.

However, these damages are not meant to compensate the person injured in the truck accident and are awarded to deter others from committing similar acts in the future and to punish the negligent party for their behavior.

WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM OR LAWSUIT

For Fatal Crashes

A truck accident is often so severe that the people in the passenger vehicle do not survive the accident. A wrongful death claim requires the injured person’s family to prove that had the negligent party acted in a careful and reasonably safe manner, their loved one would not have died.

If you lost a loved one in a commercial truck accident, a Multnomah County injury lawyer will explore the possibility of filing a wrongful death claim.

Compensation can include:

Funeral costs
Burial costs
Loss of companionship
Loss of guidance
Loss of benefits
Loss of income
Mental distress

And more.

Compensation will not ease your pain or make up for the loss of your loved one, but it may help to alleviate some of the financial burdens you and your family have experienced since their passing.

Funeral costs
Burial costs
Loss of companionship
Loss of guidance
Loss of benefits
Loss of income
Mental distress

And more.

Compensation will not ease your pain or make up for the loss of your loved one, but it may help to alleviate some of the financial burden you and your family have experienced since their passing.

WHY DO I NEED

a Portland Truck Crash Attorney?

A truck injury claim can be difficult to prove for someone with limited knowledge of Oregon personal injury laws or federal trucking laws.

Often a truck company will attempt to distance itself from any collision to avoid liability and having to pay out compensation to the person injured in the truck accident.

The truck company may claim that the driver is an independent contractor and not an employee in the hope that this will clear them of the liability of the driver’s actions.

Additionally, the truck company may claim it doesn’t own the truck that was involved in the crash and isn’t responsible for maintaining the vehicle’s condition.

They may even try to place the blame for the accident on the injured person.

However, the personal injury lawyers at Bridge City Law have a successful track record of handling these types of complex accident claims.

We will complete a thorough investigation, including gathering evidence and supporting information that will build a strong case by showing the insurance company that the injuries were directly caused by the collision.

We will work with your treating medical specialists to determine the extent of the injuries and what type of care, if any, you will require in the future.

If the person injured in the truck accident sustained severe injuries or a permanent injury, we will also work with a life planner and economist to get an accurate estimate of future medical costs.

We will use this evidence to negotiate a fair settlement with the truck company’s insurance company.

COMMON CAUSES OF TRUCK ACCIDENTS

Some of the common causes of truck accidents include:

Unsecured Load
Distracted driver
Tire blowouts
Reckless driving
Poorly trained driver
Inexperienced driver
Improper maintenance of the vehicle
Fatigued driving
Failure to obey traffic signals or traffic signs
Drunk driving
Driving under the influence of drugs
Blind spots
Unbalanced load

A commercial driver usually has tight deadlines to make their deliveries. Because of this, many truckers often travel hundreds of miles a day without resting or taking a break, which can impact their ability to focus on the road or stay awake.

Driving while fatigued has been shown to create effects that are similar to driving under the influence of
drugs or alcohol.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has created the hours of service rule to address this issue.

This rule limits the number of hours a commercial trucker is allowed to drive within a twenty-four-hour period.

Unsecured Load
Distracted driver
Tire blowouts
Reckless driving
Poorly trained driver
Inexperienced driver
Improper maintenance of the vehicle
Fatigued driving
Failure to obey traffic signals or traffic signs
Drunk driving
Driving under the influence of drugs
Blind spots
Unbalanced load

A commercial driver usually has tight deadlines to make their deliveries. Because of this, many truckers often travel hundreds of miles a day without resting or taking a break, which can impact their ability to focus on the road or stay awake.

Driving while fatigued has been shown to create effects that are similar to driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has created the hours of service rule to address this issue.

This rule limits the number of hours a commercial trucker is allowed to drive within a twenty-four-hour period.

Proper vehicle maintenance is also important and can have a major impact on how safe a commercial vehicle is. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration also requires trucking companies and drivers to follow a mandatory maintenance schedule.

TRUCK ACCIDENT INJURIES

Weighing up to 80,000 pounds, the massive size of a commercial truck can cause life-threatening injuries. Any time a commercial truck is involved in a collision with another vehicle, the smaller vehicle sustains the most damage.
In many cases, the semi-truck will cause devastating harm to the occupants of a passenger vehicle and can be life-altering.

Common truck accident injuries can include:

Unsecured Load
Wrist injury
Whiplash
Traumatic brain injury/brain damage
Spinal cord injury
Loss of limb
Seat belt injuries
Head injuries

Facial disfigurement
Fractured bones
Crushed vertebrae
Cracked jaw
Burns
Neck and back trauma

Unsecured Load
Wrist injury
Whiplash
Traumatic brain injury/brain damage
Spinal cord injury
Loss of limb
Seat belt injuries
Head injuries
Facial disfigurement
Fractured bones
Crushed vertebrae
Cracked jaw
Burns
Neck and back trauma

CONTACT OUR EXPERIENCED TRUCK ACCIDENT

Law Firm in Multnomah County. We’re here to help.

In many situations, a semi-truck collision is the result of a negligent driver. If you were involved in a truck crash that was caused by the negligent or reckless actions of another driver, you may be entitled to compensation.

Consulting with the experienced truck accident lawyers at Bridge City Law for legal guidance and counsel will help you determine if you are eligible to file a claim against the negligent party who caused the accident and, if so, how to best pursue a truck accident claim.

The skilled and compassionate legal team at Bridge City Law is dedicated to helping people injured in truck accidents and making sure they’re treated fairly and receive compensation for their injuries and other losses. For many years, we have guided people injured in truck accidents in the Portland Metro area through the complex personal injury claim maze.

When you meet with our caring Portland truck accident lawyers, we will review your claim, answer all of your questions, and help you to determine if you have a valid case against the at-fault party. We will also assist you with getting the medical care you need and stand by your side throughout the entire process.

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