Quincy Truck Accident

Because of their size and weight, commercial trucks can sometimes be the most dangerous vehicles on the road and consequently cause the most significant injuries. These injuries can result in long-term, incredibly debilitating (sometimes permanently) injuries, especially to pedestrians and cyclists – even wrongful deaths. If you or a loved one has been injured by a truck accident in Quincy, you should contact an experienced personal injury attorney from Altman & Altman LLP right away.

Quincy is a major Massachusetts city, and consequently there are a lot of commercial vehicles traveling in and out of the city. Every day trucks are traveling through Quincy to deliver commerce from the Presidents Plaza Shopping Center to The Marriott Quincy Hotel, to Marina Bay.

People who are involved in truck accidents or eighteen-wheeler accidents usually have significant personal injuries and enormous medical and recovery costs. The attorneys at Altman & Altman have been handling Quincy truck accidents for over 50 years and can help you secure a settlement or successful personal injury suit to help pay for your medical bills recover your lost wages.

After a truck accident it is very important to preserve evidence from the crash scene, secure the black box of the truck (if one is available), interview witnesses immediately as the accident is fresh and, when necessary, bring an accident reconstruction team to the scene. The personal injury attorneys at Altman & Altman are experienced in all aspects of crash investigations and can get your claim or personal injury suit off and running without delay – which is a huge factor in the ultimate success of your case.

There are many possible causes of truck accidents. The driver may have worked longer hours than permitted; he/she may have skipped his last truck maintenance appointment, resulting in a mechanical failure; he/she may have been speeding, or maybe he/she loaded the truck incorrectly, leading to a jackknife. The operator may have been under the influence of drugs or driving while drunk. Perhaps the truck driver was texting while driving or otherwise distracted.

These are just some examples of how truck accidents happen. The attorneys at Altman & Altman will find out how your accident happened and assess who is responsible. In some cases, more than one party is responsible for truck accident claims. No matter what, we will make sure that the negligent party or parties are held liable for their actions – and turn that liability into the financial compensation you need.

Being involved in a truck accident can be frightening and sometimes catastrophic. With the kind of injuries that accompany truck accidents, expensive hospital bills are almost a guarantee, along with lengthy hospital stays. These two factors cause financial strain, as you won’t be able to return to work for a significant period of time. You may need to go out on disability or collect workers’ compensation, which can lead to a fight with insurance companies. These are all things that we can handle for you, as your sole focus should be on recovering from your injuries.

If you have been involved in an accident in Quincy MA, or in another city in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, find out what your rights are and what recourse you have. The truck accident injury lawyers at Altman and Altman have been representing individuals that have been injured in truck accidents for over five decades. We have successfully collected millions of dollars on behalf of our clients, in addition to making sure lost wage claims are paid and all medical bills are paid.

If you have been involved in a truck accident in Quincy, or in any other location in Massachusetts, give our experienced truck accident attorneys a call to discuss your claim. Contact us online or call for a free consultation to go over the details of your case today at 617.492.3000 or toll-free at 800.481.6199.