Passenger vehicles, buses, commercial trucks, and motorcycles all have to share the road safely. In the unfortunate event that a victim is injured in a collision, they may need to seek assistance from a Staunton truck accident lawyer at MartinWren, P.C.
We believe in offering only high-quality, professional yet compassionate legal representation to every one of our clients. Our Staunton personal injury lawyers have helped thousands of clients since our firm’s founding in 2009.
What Makes Our Staunton Personal Injury Law Firm Different
We are different in how we handle tractor-trailer and other truck accident claims. That is because our firm is the first and only law firm in Virginia to have an attorney Board Certified in Truck Accident Law. Bob obtained this certification by taking a specialty bar exam, demonstrating his deep experience, and receiving recommendations from judges and other lawyers.
Our legal team of skilled Staunton personal injury lawyers has served members of our community and beyond in personal injury cases for decades. Each member of our team is equipped to handle your case with great knowledge and care. Our firm has established a respected reputation for legal services throughout Staunton, VA, and beyond.
If you are currently suffering injuries from a truck accident caused by the truck driver’s negligence and poor driving, we highly recommend following the steps below to ensure your case is handled thoroughly. Our law firm handles all types of truck, motorcycle, and car accidents throughout the area.
For a legal consultation with a personal injury lawyer, call (434) 817-3100
How to Respond Following a Truck Collision
Insurance companies want you to make mistakes, and what you do after truck accidents can minimize the risk that you do that. Our personal injury attorneys will help you navigate the legal process once you are safe.
Still, for now, there are several things you can do to protect your future and hold insurance companies accountable:
- Remain at the scene: Leaving the area of an accident may be considered a hit-and-run by law enforcement or result in flawed evidence. If it is safe for other drivers, leave your vehicle where it is and get yourself to a safe place on the side of the road.
- Call 9–1–1 immediately: Injuries from a truck accident can be severe or even result in a fatality. Your safety and health should be the top concern. Call an ambulance so you can receive any necessary medical attention. Police will also be dispatched and will provide an official report on what happened.
- Check the other driver and pedestrians: Even if the other party caused the accident, ensuring their safety is important, too. We want to make sure all parties are still thriving. Check the surroundings to ensure the crash did not injure a pedestrian.
- Capture photos, videos, and audio: Use your phone to document the scene in order to prove your side of the accident. These details will help your case down the road when you enter the negotiation stage. Also, if possible, take pictures of your injuries right after the accident. That provides proof of the severity of your injury. Facts, split decisions, and perspectives can change quickly as time passes and the shock wears off. If you need to, record an audio so you don’t forget any key details.
Once you do these things, get medical care immediately. We recommend this for all truck, car, and motorcycle accidents, no matter how serious your injuries seem right now. Medical treatment protects your health and safeguards your future. It also helps show insurance companies exactly what happened to you.
How Our Personal Injury Team Helps You in Truck Accidents
We can help at every step and handle the big-picture tasks while you focus on your health. The last thing you need during this time is to add stress on top of your bodily injuries.
A Staunton truck accident attorney at MartinWren, P.C. can work with you to complete any necessary paperwork, contact witnesses at the scene, and advocate for you against the party or parties, along with many other tasks. Consider some of the ways our truck accident attorneys can help you:
- Communicate with the insurance companies. We present your case to the insurance company, demonstrate your losses, and address their questions.
- Document all of your losses. This includes medical bills, property damage, future medical treatment you need, pain and suffering, and other losses caused by the trucking company or the truck driver.
- Determine your long–term losses. If you need treatment for complex injuries such as a traumatic brain injury or other brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, or loss of mobility, we consider the value of your long-term care needs.
- Find out why the accident happened. Our personal injury team will determine if the truck driver acted in an egregious manner or was particularly negligent, which could increase your compensation.
- Consider contributory negligence. Before we can file a personal injury lawsuit within the statute of limitations, we must determine whether you were at fault in any way.
- Fight for a settlement. We present all losses you have, including property damage and medical losses, in a claim to the insurance companies. We then negotiate a settlement on your behalf.
- File a personal injury lawsuit. If the insurer refuses to take your case seriously and settle out of court, we will seek a personal injury lawsuit within the statute of limitations. This allows us to go to court and decide whether the trucking company or the truck driver is at fault.
In cases of wrongful death, including in truck accidents, car accidents, or other forms of personal injury, we will fight the trucking company for maximum compensation for far more than property damage.
Wrongful death includes additional losses and entails far more work. Do not wait to seek out immediate help from our personal injury firm.
Staunton Truck Accident Lawyer Near Me (434) 817-3100
Why Choose Us for Your Car Accident and Truck Claims
At MartinWren, P.C., we handle some of the most complex cases, including car accidents, slip-and-fall accidents, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, pedestrian accidents, and premises liability. No matter how devastating your nursing home abuse case is or how financially challenging car accidents can be, we are your trusted, experienced team ready to fight for you.
We bring years of experience and compassion to every case. We take every case seriously, whether it is a slip-and-fall or a tragic hit-and-run car accident. Most importantly, we believe in helping people get the guidance and support they need at some of the worst times of their lives.
Truck accidents certainly qualify as one of those events. Unlike car accidents, tractor-trailer incidents cause significantly more damage and injury and are harder to prove. You can expect our professionals to remain by your side throughout this legal process, fighting for maximum compensation in every truck and car accident case we handle.
Call MartinWren, P.C., Today for a Free Consultation With a Truck Accident Attorney in Staunton
We are proud to say that our Robert “Bob” Byrne is the only attorney in Virginia who is Board Certified in Trucking Accident Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Put this dedication, experience, and skill to work in your truck accident case.
Contact a truck accident lawyer in Staunton. Clients recommend MartinWren, P.C. Call us to schedule your free consultation. We can talk with you over the phone or book a time to meet you in person.
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