Tow Trucks
From roadside assistance gone wrong to unsafe towing practices, we've seen how quickly tow truck incidents can change lives. Let our experienced attorneys handle your case while you focus on recovery.
A tow truck can provide essential assistance when you are in an accident or your car has broken down. However, in other situations, tow trucks can pose a serious hazard.
Tow truck accidents can lead to severe injury and death. Contact The Law Firm for Truck Safety for help pursuing compensation for the harm you suffered in a tow truck crash. We are a personal injury firm that exclusively represents truck accident survivors and surviving families, and our attorneys will fight to get you the compensation and support you deserve.
Causes of Tow Truck Accidents
Our attorneys have handled cases representing tow truck drivers who have been pulled off the road and hit by other trucks, and we have also sued tow truck drivers who have negligently injured others. Many tow truck drivers' working
Tow truck drivers face pressure to get to a disabled vehicle as quickly as possible. In some jurisdictions, the first tow truck to arrive at the scene of a wreck gets the job. This arrangement incentivizes drivers to speed and encourages unsafe driving.
Some tow truck drivers work for small repair shops. They may not be adequately trained or supervised, and they may face long working hours. Many severe accidents are caused by truck drivers who are fatigued or distracted.
Proving a Tow Truck Driver Is Liable
To make a claim for compensation after a tow truck accident, you must prove that the tow truck driver or their employer was negligent. In the legal context, negligence means failing to use reasonable care to prevent injuries to others.
A skilled accident attorney can immediately begin collecting evidence and look for negligence by the tow truck driver or the towing company. They will review the police report of the accident, witness statements, dashboard video, and any surveillance video available. They can also subpoena the data from the truck’s event data recorder for clues to the cause of the accident.
It is also essential to send subpoenas to preserve evidence and formal document requests to obtain the driver’s training, employment, and driving records. Legal professionals will also look at the driver’s cell phone records and review transcripts of communications with the dispatcher. Any information indicating that the driver was careless or that the towing company put profits before safety can help prove negligence.
Compensation for Severe Injuries
When you bring a claim for truck accident injuries, you are entitled to compensation for the harm you suffered. The responsible party should reimburse you for all your losses and costs, including medical expenses and reduced income. They should also cover future losses and expenditures, including ongoing medical treatment, diminished future earning capacity, and the expense of any rehabilitation services or in-home care you require.
For many survivors of severe injuries, adapting to the changes to their quality of life is challenging. Compensation may be available to help address the physical, emotional, and lifestyle impacts you're experiencing.
Depending on the circumstances of the accident and the state you live in, you might also be entitled to punitive damages. These damages are not based on what you lost but on the severity of the responsible parties’ negligent conduct. Our experienced attorneys understand when punitive damages may be available and will pursue them if appropriate.
Contact Our Firm To Seek Compensation After a Tow Truck Wreck
Tow truck accidents can lead to life-altering injuries and permanent disability. When negligence on the part of the tow truck driver or towing company caused the accident, they should pay you for the harm they caused.
Our team of legal professionals at the Law Firm for Truck Safety is committed to achieving justice for people injured in truck crashes. Contact us for help obtaining fair compensation if you were hurt in a tow truck accident.
