Trucking Accidents

North Carolina Truck Accident Lawyers

Trucking accidents are among the most devastating and horrific motor vehicle accidents. The sheer size and weight of trucks in comparison with smaller passenger vehicles makes serious injuries and wrongful death extremely likely. If you have been injured or a loved one was killed in a tractor trailer crash, the Law Offices of John Drew Warlick, P.A., in Jacksonville, North Carolina, will provide compassionate and dedicated advocacy.

Our founder, attorney John Warlick, has been protecting the rights of clients throughout North Carolina since 1962. Since founding our firm, he and the rest of our personal injury legal team have handled dozens of truck accident cases, recovering millions of dollars in compensation for injured clients. You can depend on our firm to prepare a strong case designed to secure the compensation you need and deserve.

Contact us to schedule a consultation to discuss your legal options following a serious or fatal tractor trailer accident.

Causes of Trucking Accidents

Semi truck accidents can be caused by a variety of negligent or reckless actions, including:

Speeding
Trying to meet unrealistic delivery expectations
Driving too many hours
Failing to follow the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
Failing to properly load the cargo
Hurrying to get more loads delivered

By hiring an accident reconstruction expert and carefully examining the truck's black box, we are often able to determine the specifics of the accident, including when the brakes were applied, how fast the truck was going and the hours of operation. This information serves as critical evidence in your case. Rest assured, we will take great care to gather and preserve this evidence as soon as possible.

The Size and Effects of Tractor-Trailer Accidents

In North Carolina, commercial trucks go by a number of different names: semi, big rig, 18-wheeler and tractor-trailer. Each name gives a definite impression of the size of the vehicle as compared to ordinary passenger vehicles on the road. All other vehicles, especially motorcycles, all seem small when put alongside a truck traveling at high speeds on I-40 or U.S. Highway 17. The catastrophic injuries that result from tractor-trailer collisions testify to these differences in size.

If you have been seriously injured or lost a loved one in a truck accident, contact us to speak with an experienced and highly skilled personal injury attorney. Our firm will help you pursue recovery and avoid being battered around again by the insurance company.