Semi-trucks cause some of the most devastating accidents on the road. This is partly due to the distance required to stop a fully loaded semi traveling at highway speeds. It can take these massive vehicles more than 500 feet and nearly six seconds to come to a stop on dry pavement. If anything happens to be in front of the truck or appears suddenly in front of it, the driver has no way to stop in time.
In many cases, victims of side-impact truck accidents in Little Rock were simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. These crashes often occur at intersections when a commercial truck tries to beat the light. At Rainwater, Holt & Sexton, our tractor-trailer wreck attorneys review all the facts in your case to determine what caused the accident and how to file your claim to get you the compensation you deserve.
A side-impact truck accident happens when a truck strikes another vehicle from the side. These accidents often happen at intersections, when one driver is going through the intersection on a green light, and the truck crosses against the red light. At uncontrolled left turn intersections, the light may change while a driver is making a left turn, and that driver may be struck by an oncoming driver in the opposite lane.
Side-impact collisions are serious because cars are less equipped to protect drivers against lateral impact. Unless your car has a side-impact airbag, when you are struck from the side, there is little to soften the impact. Neck and back injuries are common after Little Rock side-impact tractor-trailer collisions, even at low speeds.
After a commercial vehicle accident, especially when it involves a fully-loaded big rig, you may be seriously injured. If you are unable to gather evidence yourself, you should have someone do so as soon as possible. In addition to the driver’s name and insurance information, you should collect witness statements and other physical evidence from the scene.
You should contact an attorney as soon as possible. Commercial vehicles must have an electronic logging device (ELD) that tracks the truck’s performance and the driver’s actions before the accident. Companies must preserve this evidence after an accident, but they can delete it after six months unless an attorney requests it. Our Little Rock attorneys send a notice of intent to sue, known as a spoliation letter, to the trucking company, preventing them from destroying any evidence after a side-impact semi-truck wreck.
After side-impact truck accidents in Little Rock, it is important to seek legal advice from an experienced legal team. At Rainwater, Holt & Sexton, our attorneys could review your case and give you the assistance you need to file your claim against the driver and their employer.
Our attorneys help you gather the evidence, including logbooks, ELDs, and physical evidence from the scene, and assemble it into a coherent case. If your claim is denied, we take your case to court to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve after your accident.
We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning that we collect nothing until we settle or win your case. Contact our office today for a free and confidential consultation.
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