Arkansas Truck Accident
Large trucks are an indispensable part of interstate commerce. Unfortunately, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 4,000 people are killed and injured each year in Arkansas and across the United States. Because these big rigs can weigh between 10,000 to 80,000 pounds with multiple trailers, occupants of passenger cars will always represent a disproportionate percentage of fatalities in Arkansas truck accidents.
Although complicated state and federal regulations govern cargo, loading, weight, maintenance and operation of big rigs, serious Arkansas truck accidents are common, many due to driver fatigue, distraction, lack of training, and other errors.
If you or a loved one has been injured in an Arkansas truck accident, it is vital you choose and retain an Arkansas truck accident lawyer swiftly. With a 35-year focus on truck accident injuries, the law firm of Belew & Bell has Arkansas truck accident lawyers with the experience and skill to build a legal team to guide your truck accident injury claim to a successful conclusion.
Questions to consider if you or a loved one has been injured in an Arkansas truck accident include:
- Why should I find an Arkansas truck accident lawyer quickly? Serious Arkansas truck accidents leave crucial but fragile evidence—debris, braking skid marks, accident scene features, witnesses, truck manuals and operating logs—that must be gathered before lost or altered. Arkansas law enforcement authorities may create valuable accident reconstructions. Few injured individuals or their families are capable, after an accident, of quickly gathering this important information and working with authorities to preserve the facts of their case. The Arkansas truck accident lawyers at Belew & Bell handle this important work as part of the careful and thorough handling of your claim.
- How much compensation can I expect if I have been in an Arkansas truck accident? The circumstances surrounding every large truck accident are different. Factors that can affect claim amounts include severity of injury, lost work or wages, cost and duration of medical treatment, even Arkansas state law. Insurance policies and the quality of evidence gathered at the Arkansas truck accident scene can also play a role in determining settlement or verdict amounts.
- Who is responsible for paying for Arkansas truck accident claims? Individuals or companies responsible for an Arkansas truck accident may be named in a lawsuit. This may be the truck driver, their employer, the manufacturer of any faulty component on the truck or trailer, the individuals who loaded the truck, and even the mechanics who maintained the truck or trailer.
Contact a Arkansas truck accident lawyer in Arkansas
If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident in Arkansas, you need skilled and aggressive legal counsel. Contact us today or call us toll-free at 1 (888) 896-0299 to discuss your legal rights.
