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If you have been injured or lost a loved one due to a Massachusetts truck accident, we highly recommend you reach out to our trial lawyers that have truck crash case experience. For the last 17 years, our lawyers have successfully represented truck accident victims in all kinds of cases. You’re going to learn more about us and how we can help below.
According to the 2018 U.S. Census, the Greater Boston area is home to nearly 4.9 million people. Among that population, there’s around 1.8 vehicles per household, which equals a lot of vehicles on the road.
Allstate Insurance’s Annual Best Drivers Report 2016 revealed that the Boston metro area is one to the most dangerous locations for drivers in the country. The stats of the report show just how dangerous it can be. Motorists here are 167.6 percent more likely than the norm to be involved in an auto crash, with an average frequency of one incident every 3.7 years per person. The Allstate report ranked Boston 200 out of 200 cities when it comes to safe drivers.
With so many auto accidents in Boston and the amount of trucks traveling in and around the city, it’s a known fact that a fair amount of these accidents are going to include large trucks. Tractor-trailer crashes can be scary and devastating. When you consider the size and weight of big trucks, many being X20-X30 the weight of your average vehicle, occupants in smaller vehicles are very vulnerable to injury and death in a Massachusetts truck accident, just as it’s stated in so many reports and data sets involving truck accidents.
Truck accident cases are among the most challenging personal injury cases we handle here at Faneuf Law Group. Most truck accident cases involve life-changing injuries, and in some cases, the client won’t be able to go back to the life they lived prior to the accident. When victims and their families reach out to us, they are usually trying to pick up the pieces of their torn lives. When the trucking company refuses to admit fault, when the insurance company chooses to look the other way, lives are forever changed. If you or your loved one has lost your income, the bills are going to stack up, you likely feel you have nowhere to turn. In your time of need, Faneuf Law Group is here to help, here’s how we do just that.
As experienced Boston truck accident lawyers, we’ve seen this same scenario play out over and over again. This is where we can help. Our law firm becomes your advocate in your legal case. We work tirelessly with the top trucking and medical experts in the country to support your claim. We aggressively investigate every aspect of the crash. We determine which entities are responsible and we advocate for your cause. We are unafraid to file suit and litigate to verdict, especially with hard-nosed insurance companies that deny credible claims. We welcome the challenges of a complex trucking accident case, which is why our clients review us so favorably. Our accident lawyers are among the most respected trucking and transportation lawyers in New England.
Established in 1997, Faneuf Law Group is a personal injury law firm based in Boston, MA. Our firm’s attorneys have handled many truck accident cases, including lawsuits against some of the largest trucking companies, distributors, and insurers in the nation. We handle cases throughout Massachusetts and neighboring states. Our trial-tested lawyers don’t back down when a difficult claim is denied. We welcome the opportunity to litigate to verdict to get our clients what they deserve; full and fair compensation for life-altering injuries.
We encourage you to give us a call. Your initial consultation is completely free. You will not pay any legal fees or costs unless we help you win just compensation. You have nothing to lose, give us a call at 617-939-9894.
Representing Truck Accident Cases Throughout Boston & Massachusetts
Our Boston accident attorneys represent clients who have been injured or lost loved ones in all types of truck accidents. This includes accidents caused by:
Distracted Driving - Due to technology, distracted driving is a leading cause of truck accidents. It has also become a leading cause of accidents involving 18-wheelers and other commercial trucks. Trucking companies that employ drivers who talk on the phone, text, play on social media, communicate with dispatch, and give in to other driving distractions are liable for their drivers’ negligence.
Driving Under the Influence - Drunk driving can be an issue among truck drivers. Driving under the influence of medications and illegal drugs is also a major problem among truck drivers. We seek just compensation for victims who suffer devastating losses because of truck drivers who drink or take drugs and then get behind the wheel.
Fatigued Driving and Falling Asleep Behind the Wheel - Federal regulations limit the number of hours that truck drivers can spend on the roads. Unfortunately, it is well documented that many, many truck drivers exceed the maximum hour restrictions. They often do so under pressure from their employers. Was the trucker who hit you violating the law or simply too tired to drive? We can help you fight for the compensation you deserve.
Driver Errors - Driving errors always takes a large percentage of the blame as it pertains to accidents. This can include driving fast, driving over the speed limit, merging unexpectedly, tailgating, hitting the brakes too late. Driving errors can cause serious accidents, even when large trucks are not involved. When the driver of a tractor trailer makes an error, the results can be devastating. If you or your loved one’s accident was the result of truck driver error, we want to help you fight for maximum compensation.
Truck Defects and Loading Issues - From unsecured truck loads to faulty brakes and retreads, anything that goes wrong with a heavy truck has the ability to cause serious accidents. We take on cases against truck manufacturers, trucking companies, repair shops, shipping companies, and any other parties that may be held responsible for putting dangerous and defective trucks on Massachusetts’s roads.
Fatigued Driving and Falling Asleep Behind the Wheel - Federal regulations limit the amount of hours truck drivers can spend driving on the road. Unfortunately, those regulations are not always followed. Many drivers are under pressure from their employers to deliver loads. Was the trucker driver who hit you violating the law or just too tired to drive? No matter the case, we can help you fight for the compensation you deserve.
Truck Crashes Injuring Cyclists and Pedestrians - Bicycles are popular in the state of Massachusetts, which means a lot of bikes are on the roads. Truck drivers do not always watch out for cyclists. As a result, numerous cyclists have been hit and killed in Boston and Cambridge. Truck drivers have a responsibility to pay attention and check their mirrors; truck companies are responsible for keeping trucks safe. If you or a loved one was hit riding your bike by a truck, get represented now!
Our years of experience allow us to seek maximum compensation on behalf of our clients in cases that involve:
Head-On Truck Accidents
Rear-End Truck Collisions
Overturned Truck Accidents
Jackknife Accidents
Reversing Accidents
Blind Spot And Failure To Yield Accidents
Multi-Vehicle Accidents
Other Massachusetts Commercial Truck Accidents
How To Start Your Massachusetts Truck Accident Claim
If you’ve been involved in a truck accident, you’ll want to start an investigation as soon as possible. You will want to gather as much evidence at the scene as you can. Expert mechanical inspections may be required. You need to make sure you can get driver logs, shipping manifests, and other forms of documentation as needed. If you wait, there’s always a chance that you won’t be able to obtain those documents, so make sure you take care of those right away.
In some cases, it will be in your best interest to start a lawsuit right away. There’s a number of different things we do in such scenarios. For example, we may ask the court to preserve evidence or allow experts to inspect case matters. We may need to hire accident reconstruction experts, engineers, or other experts to look at the evidence. Prompt investigation and preservation of evidence are often the keys to a successful case.
What happens if it has been days, weeks, or months since the accident? If that is the case, that’s fine, you still have legal rights and we can still help you. Our truck accident attorneys and staff members will work as diligently as possible to collect the evidence needed to help you win your case. The best thing you can do is to call us as soon as possible so that we can advise you and fight your case on your behalf.
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We know that you may have reservations about hiring an attorney, and we know that the last thing you want is to end up in a court battle that takes your time and attention away from your physical and emotional recovery. It’s normal to feel that way.
We understand your situation, we’ve been there many times before and our goal is to keep you fully informed while interfering with your life as little as possible. We’ll fight for you every step of the way but we’ll always be attentive to your recovery.