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Truck accidents have a number of causes; the truck driver can be at fault, or fault could lie with another person involved in the accident. Either way, truck accidents are almost always catastrophic for the driver and passengers of smaller vehicles.

Because trucks can weigh up to 30 times as much as smaller cars, they can crush vehicles when they collide. It is for this reason that when a truck accident occurs, those in the smaller vehicle are nearly always the most injured.

Dealing with the aftermath of a truck accident can be difficult, but you do not have to do it alone. A qualified personal injury lawyer can help you hold the responsible parties accountable and can help you pursue damages. If you or a loved one has been in a truck accident, contact a Georgina truck accident lawyer who has the necessary experience and can help.

Most Common Causes Of Truck Accidents

While it is not something the industry may speak about often, when there is a truck accident, there is a good chance that the truck driver is at fault. Ontario has implemented many regulations on trucks, such as speed limiters and limiting the number of hours they are on the road, but these often are not enough to prevent accidents.

Speeding is a major cause of truck accidents on the road. Due to their size, trucks take a very long time to slow down and come to a full stop. When they are travelling too quickly and cannot stop in time, they can rear-end other cars and cause an accident. Driver fatigue is still the main cause of truck accidents on the road. Drivers are required to fill out logs indicating how long they have been on the road, but these are still manually filled out.

While Ontario is looking at installing electronic devices that will ensure the accuracy of the logs, they are not here yet. And if drivers are feeling pressure to make a delivery on time, they may push those hours longer than they should. When any of these situations have caused a truck accident, accident victims need to speak to a Georgina truck accident lawyer who can give them the help they need.

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Claiming Compensation In Truck Accidents

Claiming compensation for truck accidents in Ontario is not much different than claiming compensation for a car accident, although the amount might be significantly larger.

Ontario is a no-fault province, meaning that each party’s insurance company will be responsible for providing accident benefits, regardless of who was at fault. In addition to claiming accident benefits from the insurance company, a personal injury claim can also be filed to get compensation against the at-fault party.

When filing a personal injury claim, it needs to be filed against another person or entity. The person named in the claim will be the at-fault party, and a Georgina truck accident lawyer can help determine who that is. In most truck accident cases, this is either the driver or the trucking company.

The driver will likely be found at fault if the accident was caused by an error on their part. Speeding would be such an example. But there are instances when fault is not so clear-cut. For instance, even if the truck driver went over their weekly hourly limits and fatigue caused the accident, the truck driver may not necessarily be at fault. If it is found that the trucking company required the driver to go over their allotted hours, the trucking company may be found at fault.

How A Lawyer Can Help

Truck accidents can be disastrous, and they can leave accident victims with very serious injuries. If you or a loved one has been in a truck accident, and you would like to seek compensation for your injuries, speak to a qualified Georgina truck accident lawyer who can review your case.

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Case Results

truck accident Settlements

Please note that past results are not indicative of future results as each scenario presents itself with its unique set of circumstances. But here are some truck accident related wins we’ve had for our clients.

Settlement

Truck Accident

$1.01M

Vehicle struck by truck. Client Injuries: Concussion and significant psychiatric impairments superimposed on pre-existing vulnerabilities.

Settlement

Truck Accident

$895K

Hay bail fell on client after being loaded improperly. Client injuries: Chronic back pain and depression

Settlement

Truck Accident

$615K

Truck rolled backwards into client’s vehicle. Client Injuries: Chronic pain in neck, back, right shoulder, concussion symptoms, cognitive impairment re: reduced memory, concentration, word-finding difficulties, and headaches, PTSD and depression.

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Download Our "Car Accident Lawsuits in Ontario" E-Book

Here’s an e-book you might find useful if you’re interested in learning more about how car accident claims work.

Car Accident Lawsuits in Ontario

This guide to car accident lawsuits in Ontario will help you:

  • Understand your rights after a car accident in Ontario
  • Learn how and when to file a lawsuit against an at-fault driver
  • Explore the types of damages you can pursue, including pain and suffering, loss of income, medical expenses, and more
  • Identify the key steps in a car accident claim
  • Know what kind of evidence to collect to strengthen your claim
  • Understand how limitation periods and other legal deadlines will affect your claim
  • Discover how a personal injury lawyer can help you on your legal journey to compensation
  • And more
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