Truck Driver Negligence

Seeking Compensation for Accidents Caused by Negligent Drivers

Anyone who operates any type of motor vehicle has an obligation to drive carefully, with respect for the safety of others. Truck drivers, as the operators of extremely heavy and complex vehicles, must drive particularly careful in order to meet this basic standard of care.

When truckers drive negligently, they and their employers can be held accountable. At Maggiano, DiGirolamo & Lizzi, our experienced Bergen County attorneys help accident victims and their families pursue compensation for accidents caused by truck driver negligence.

In any collision between a semi- truck and another vehicle, the occupants of the other vehicle are much more likely to suffer serious injuries. For that reason, truck drivers have an especially strong responsibility to drive defensively and take reasonable steps to avoid accidents.

Even when truckers follow all applicable laws and regulations, they can still be held accountable for driving unsafely. Common examples of trucking accidents caused by negligence include the following:

• Driving while fatigued
• Driving under the influence
• Talking on cell phones and texting
• Taking turns at excessive speeds
• Changing lanes without looking
• Speeding, tailgating and reckless driving

Most cases involving accidents caused by negligent truck drivers, the trucking companies that employ or contract with them can be held financially responsible for compensating accident victims due to their failure to adequately train and supervise their drivers.
Contact Your Experienced Bergen County Truck Accident Attorneys

Not only is a truck driver's failure to comply with state or federal regulations against the law, such negligence puts the lives of countless others who are on the road at risk. At Maggiano, DiGirolamo & Lizzi, we are dedicated to holding truck drivers and their employers responsible for such negligence. Additionally, in situations where the truck driver's negligence was unconscionable — if the driver was intoxicated, under the influence of drugs, racing, or otherwise driving with reckless disregard for others — we may be capable of demonstrating that the driver's negligence was willful and wanton conduct and requires the assessment of punitive damages.

Our lawyers utilize the necessary resources to prove the full extent of your injuries or losses, the negligence of the truck driver and the driver's employer, and the full scope of liability in order to maximize your compensation following a semi truck accident.

For a free consultation about your legal options in a truck accident case resulting in severe and disabling injuries or wrongful death, contact an experienced lawyer at Maggiano, DiGirolamo & Lizzi.