Alexandria, Fairfax Truck Accident Lawyers

Large semi trucks and tractor-trailers seem to be taking over the highways. Each day thee seem to be more and more trucks on our roadways. These trucks are often overloaded with cargo, driven by underpaid, sleep-deprived drivers who are pushed to the limits by strict delivery deadlines.

All of these factors can cause inattentiveness and negligence on the road—and this is when serious Virginia truck accidents occur. There is no such thing as a fender bender when a large tractor-trailer is involved. People in passenger vehicles are at risk of catastrophic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, paralysis, losing limbs, disfigurement, shattered bones, and even death.

Not only are the injuries sustained in Virginia truck accidents severe, but the legal red tape can be confusing to maneuver afterward when victims have to deal with big trucking companies and their insurance representatives. These companies often hire lawyers whose sole job is to save them money, and insurance adjusters who show up at the scene of an accident may ask leading or incriminating questions in the attempt to catch victims off guard.

This is when the Virginia truck accident lawyers at the Barrera Law Firm can help. We have experience dealing with trucking companies and their insurance representatives in Virginia truck accidents, and can help guide you through the complex legal red tape. Trust us to help you through your ordeal so you can focus on healing, and moving forward after your Virginia truck accident.

Moving Forward after a Truck Accident

Insurance adjusters may show up at the accident scene, and attempt to catch Virginia truck accident victims off guard with leading or incriminating questions. Here are some ways victims can protect themselves after being involved in a truck accident:

Don’t sign anything presented to you by an insurance adjuster without first speaking to the Virginia truck accident lawyers at The Barrera Law Firm. You could be damaging your claim and signing away any future rights to compensation.

See your doctor immediately. Any delay may harm your case. Keep records of all the treatment you receive, medications, and physician recommendations. Remember that you have the right to choose your physician—don’t let the adjuster choose one for you.

Call your insurance company immediately to avoid a delay that could harm your case.

Keep records after the accident. Write down how you felt, including details like how difficult and painful it was just to pull on a shirt in the morning or lift your arms to brush your teeth. It may be difficult to remember how painful recovering was six or seven months later, and a record like this will help guard against claims by an insurance adjuster that you are exaggerating your injuries. Also keep bills for services you needed after the accident, such as lawn mowing or maid services.

Take photos at the scene of the accident, if you are able, and of your injuries after the accident and as you heal. Photographic evidence is extremely difficult to dispute and can strengthen your Virginia truck accident lawsuit.

Call The Barrera Law Firm, PLLC.

The Virginia  truck accident injury lawyers at The Barrera Law Firm have experience in truck accident litigation, and can help guide you through the complicated legal process of moving forward. If you’ve been injured in a Virginia truck accident, contact us today.