Fatal Trucking Accident Lawyer in Albuquerque
Understand Why a Fatal Trucking Accident Lawyer in Albuquerque is Imperative to Help Families
A trucking accident is a very powerful and potentially dangerous type of accident. This is because trucks are very large and heavy which means they generate significant momentum even at low speeds. But most collisions are not at low speed. Rather, most collisions are high-speed collisions on thruways and interstates such as I-10, I-40, and I-25. Families who lose a family member who was involved in a fatal trucking accident in New Mexico need to ensure that their rights to compensation are protected under the law. There are many different issues and common pitfalls with wrongful death actions. This is why families need to protect their rights by retaining a fatal trucking accident lawyer in Albuquerque who has the skill and knowledge to fight back against insurance companies.
Here at the Caruso Law Offices, P.C., our experience fatal trucking accident lawyer in Albuquerque has dedicated his practice to fighting for compensation for families. This includes fighting against some of the largest insurance companies in the United States. We have the ability and resources available to hire leading experts to prove liability and establish your damages, as well as the medical knowledge to present your injuries to a court or jury to ensure that you get the maximum amount of compensation that you may be entitled to under New Mexico law.
Common Types of Fatal Trucking Accidents
There are many possible causes of a fatal trucking accident in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Most of them are due to the reckless or careless conduct of a truck driver or trucking company. This frequently means that a trucking company or truck driver is negligence as a matter of law, allowing a victim and his or her family to recover compensation for the loss of their loved one. Many types of fatal trucking accidents also involve conduct that is unnecessary and could easily have been prevented.
Some of the most common types of fatal trucking accident causes include the following:
- Tire blowouts
- Following too closely
- Speeding
- Crossing the centerline
- Improperly merging onto a highway
- Unsafe U-turn
- Improper left turn
- Unsafe lane change
- Running a red light or stop sign
- Failure to use warning signs after becoming disabled
- Drunk driving
- Distracted driving
- Drugged driving, including cocaine use to stay awake
- Using a cell phone to text or make a call
- Driver inexperience
- Fatigued driving including hours of service violations, and
- Many other common causes.
Why our Fatal Trucking Accident Lawyer May be Able to Help
Here at the Caruso Law Offices, P.C., we have handled many wrongful death cases and made substantial recoveries for victims and their families (prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome). We have the skill and knowledge how to handle these types of cases every step of the way, including initial investigation, retaining experts, establishing liability, proving your damages, establishing future losses though expert use, motion practice, settlements, trial, and appeals. We can help protect a family’s rights after the unexpected and tragic loss of a loved one. Learn how we can help you in a FREE consultation by dialing (505) 883-5000.
We handle causes throughout New Mexico, including Las Cruces, Santa Fe, Roswell, Cuervo, Rio Rancho, Clovis, Farmington, Hobbs, Albuquerque where our office is located, and anywhere else throughout New Mexico. Please call to schedule for FREE appointment by dialing (505) 883-5000 or contact us through our website’s easy to use and convenient contact box available here.
