Quincy Truck Accident Lawyers

Helping Clients Recover After Truck Accidents

If you have been injured in a truck accident, you may be dealing with serious injuries, financial losses, and emotional trauma. At Powers & Caccavale, our truck accident lawyers are here to help you understand your rights and fight for the full, fair recovery you are owed. We know how to go up against large trucking companies and their insurers, and we are prepared to fight for you.

Call (617) 379-0016 or for a free, no-obligation consultation in Quincy.

Causes of Truck Accidents

Truck accidents are often caused by negligence. This means that if you were injured in a truck accident, you will likely need to prove that the truck driver, trucking company, or another party was negligent and that this negligence caused or contributed to the accident in order to recover compensation.

Our truck accident attorneys in Quincy can conduct a full investigation into the accident and gather evidence to determine its cause. We can also work with experts in accident reconstruction, trucking regulations, and other areas to help us build a strong case for you.

Some of the most common causes of truck accidents include:

• Truck driver error
• Truck driver fatigue
• Drunk or drugged driving
• Truck driver inexperience
• Speeding
• Reckless or aggressive driving
• Tailgating
• Distracted driving
• Failure to yield the right-of-way
• Failure to check blind spots
• Improper lane changes
• Unsafe passing
• Defective truck parts
• Improper truck maintenance
• Overloaded or improperly loaded trucks
• Defective roadways
• Inclement weather

Types of Truck Accident Injuries

Truck accidents are among the deadliest of all motor vehicle collisions. When a passenger vehicle is involved in a crash with a large truck, the occupants of the passenger vehicle are at an extreme disadvantage. In fact, the vast majority of those injured in truck accidents are the occupants of other vehicles on the road. In the most tragic cases, truck accidents result in fatal injuries.

Some of the most common injuries sustained in truck accidents include:

• Soft tissue injuries
• Cuts, lacerations, and puncture wounds
• Bruises and contusions
• Whiplash and other neck injuries
• Back and spinal cord injuries
• Head and brain injuries
• Bone fractures
• Internal organ injuries
• Amputations and disfigurement
• Crush injuries
• Burn injuries

It is critical that you seek immediate medical attention if you believe you have been injured in a truck accident. Many injuries, such as concussions and internal bleeding, may not be immediately apparent. A doctor can perform a thorough examination and conduct any necessary testing to determine if you have been hurt and what treatment you may need.

What to Do After a Truck Accident

After a truck accident, you may be in shock. You may not be sure what to do or how to protect yourself.

Below are some steps you should take to protect your health and your rights after a truck accident:

• Call 911
• Get medical attention
• Document the scene
• Do not admit fault
• Do not accept a settlement offer

Statute of Limitations for Truck Accident Lawsuits in Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, the statute of limitations for personal injury lawsuits is generally three years from the date of the accident. If you do not file a lawsuit within this three-year window, you will likely lose your right to recover compensation. That is why it is important to reach out to a truck accident lawyer as soon as possible after a crash. The sooner you get started on your case, the better your chances of obtaining a successful outcome.

Note: If the truck accident resulted in a fatality, the surviving family members have three years from the date of the person’s death to file a wrongful death lawsuit.

Call Powers & Caccavale for a Free Consultation

After a truck accident, you need an experienced personal injury attorney on your side. At Powers & Caccavale, our truck accident lawyers know how to go up against large trucking companies and their insurers, and we are not afraid to take a case to court if necessary. When you choose us, you can expect compassionate service and aggressive representation. 

Call (617) 379-0016 to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.