Wilton Truck Accident Lawyer

Truck accidents lead to some of the most catastrophic injuries possible for those involved. Being injured in this type of collision often means you will have to miss work, undergo extensive medical treatment including surgeries, and may not even be able to return to your job. Too often it is a negligent truck driver or trucking company itself at-fault for causing these crashes. Wilton truck accident lawyer Kevin L. Hoffkins of The Law Offices of Kevin L. Hoffkins is dedicated to making sure these negligent parties are the ones held accountable. Our firm offers compassionate and comprehensive legal representation for Wilton residents who have been injured, or lost a loved one, due to a devastating truck accident. We understand that legal action may not be the first priority for those dealing with the aftermath of a serious collision. However, it is our priority to make sure victims know their rights and that those rights remain intact. If you have questions following a truck accident, contact our office at (203) 612-7015 or online to find out more about how we can help.

Although mostly a quiet, residential town, Wilton can still be the site of serious collisions involving trucks. Residents are particularly at risk on Route 7 or Route 33, as large tractor trailers access these highways to make local deliveries or pass through. If you’ve suffered injuries in a truck accident in Wilton, you may have a claim against the parties responsible. A seasoned personal injury attorney can help you examine your legal options.

Some of the most common injuries that result from a truck crash include:

• Broken bones
• Burns, especially if a collision involved a truck with combustible cargo
• Head and brain trauma
• Neck and back injuries
• Paralysis

Internal injuries are also likely in trucking accidents, and are the leading cause of fatalities, with injuries to the abdomen being particularly dangerous. The Wilton Police Department’s Accident Reconstruction Team will investigate any accident involving serious injury or death. This three-member team will determine what speeds vehicles were traveling, if possible as well as the events leading to the crash to determine its cause. In truck accident cases, many times it is a negligent truck driver who is liable for the collision.

If you have been injured, or a loved one has died, in a crash involving a truck, you may be entitled to damages in a personal injury or wrongful death claim. A Wilton truck accident lawyer can determine whether negligence has played a part in harming you. Negligence is present when a party breaches a duty of reasonable care owed to another, causing their injuries or death, and resulting in damages. A truck driver may breach their duty of care owed to other motorists in numerous ways. Excessive speeding, driving while overly fatigued, or failing to load their cargo properly can all be indicators of negligence. Often extensive evidence is necessary in these cases. Driver’s log books, maintenance and inspection reports, photographs of the scene, and black box data can all be presented. The accident report prepared by police is also vital. In Wilton, the Wilton Police Department’s Records Division issues copies of these reports. Once negligence has been shown, a truck driver, or their employer trucking company, may be held liable for damages. Victims can be awarded compensation for past and future medical expenses, lost earnings, loss of earning capacity, as well as pain and suffering. In fatal collisions, certain relatives can recover damages for burial and funeral costs as well as loss of support.

Pursuing legal action after a truck accident often means going up against a powerful trucking company as well as dealing with large insurance companies. In these situations, having a trusted legal advocate on your side is vital. Wilton truck accident attorney Kevin L. Hoffkins fights on behalf of all his clients to ensure they receive the compensation they need, and are entitled to, in order to cover the costs of their injuries. If you would like more information about our legal services, call the Law Offices of Kevin L. Hoffkins at (203) 612-7015 or contact us online to talk to an attorney today.