Virginia, Maryland and Washington, DC Truck Accident Attorney
Every day, the highways of Northern Virginia, Washington DC, and Maryland are traveled by 18-wheelers hauling goods up and down the east coast and across the country from the eastern shores of Virginia and Maryland to the west coast of the U.S. Statistics show that approximately 500,000 trucking accidents occur each year around the country and about 5,000 of these result in fatalities each year. Statistics further reveal that large trucks account for 10% of all vehicles involved in fatal crashes; 4% of all registered vehicles and 7% of all vehicle miles traveled. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the nearly 900 truckers who died in 2019 were among the 40,000 killed in all types of motor vehicle accidents and these fatalities represented just 1% of all injuries. The drivers of these big-rigs are obligated to follow all road safety precautions to ensure the safety of their fellow drivers and an act of negligence on their part can result in a serious accident. The main problem is the vulnerability of people traveling in smaller vehicles. According to The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), trucks often weigh 20-30 times as much as passenger cars and are taller with greater ground clearance, which can result in smaller vehicles under-riding trucks in crashes. Truck braking capability is also a factor in truck crashes. Loaded tractor-trailers need 20-40 percent more distance than cars to stop, and this distance is even greater on wet and slippery roads or if brakes are poorly maintained. Truck driver fatigue is another known crash risk. Semis and large truck drivers are restricted to no more than 11 hours at a stretch by federal hours of service regulations, but unfortunately, studies indicate that many drivers violate the regulations and work longer than permitted.
If you or a loved one has been hurt in such a crash, the attorneys of Hilton & Somer, LLC are here for you. Contact our Virginia, Maryland and Washington DC Truck Accident Lawyer at 703-560-0700 to schedule a free case evaluation.
Since 1965, our lawyers have stood up for the rights of injured people in Virginia, Maryland and the DC Metro area. Our experience in personal injury and wrongful death cases involving semi-trucks and big rig accidents allows us to provide the level of guidance you deserve. We understand how judges and juries usually react to these matters, so we are able to provide you with a realistic assessment of the value of your case.
With that information, we will work with you to make the important decisions involved as we move forward. We will stand by your side through the process of settlement negotiations. If we are unable to reach a fair resolution in this manner, we will put our in-depth trial experience to work. We will vigorously argue for your rights in the courtroom. Our Virginia, Maryland and Washington, DC Truck Accident Attorneys are dedicated to getting you justice.
Hilton & Somer, LLC: Virginia, Maryland and Washington, DC Truck Accident Lawyer
We handle all of our semi-truck accident cases on a contingency fee basis. That means that you are only expected to pay when we win your case.
Whether your situation involves a crash caused by an unbalanced load on a truck, a big-rig swerving and causing a roll-over, or a jack-knifed trailer causing you to go off the road, we can help.
To learn more about how our attorneys can help you, contact Hilton & Somer, LLC at 703-560-0700 for a free consultation about your semi-truck accident.
