Gastonia Truck Accident Lawyer

Gastonia is a critical transportation route for many tractor-trailers heading across the East Coast. With I-85, US 29, and US 74 being major truck routes in and near the city, accidents are not uncommon.

These accidents can change the course of a person’s life. When the reckless behavior of a truck driver causes your injuries and losses, our Gastonia personal injury lawyer at Shane Smith Law becomes the advocate you need. Set up a free consultation with our truck accident lawyer in Gastonia to learn what we can do to help you. We have over 100 years of combined experience.

Why You Need an Attorney By Your Side After a Truck Accident

It is very common for our truck accident lawyers to see victims of serious accidents from I-85, which passes right through the city, or along the Franklin Blvd/Wilkinson Blvd area, the primary east-to-west commercial district. US 321 is a common route for north-to-south truck traffic, while NC 7 and NC 274 provide access to industrial areas in the region.

When you hire our Gastonia truck accident lawyer, you can count on several things, including:

A full investigation: We know how much is at stake in these accidents, and we bring the fight to your case. That happens after a full investigation that allows us to identify all parties responsible for your injuries and losses.
Comprehensive understanding of your losses: We examine every way this accident caused you pain, including physical, emotional, and financial losses due to the carelessness of others.
We know the trucking laws related to your case: This includes federal truck regulations and state laws that truck drivers and companies are legally responsible for complying with.

Our extensive experience makes a difference in your case. We know how to handle large companies that may want to limit the compensation you receive. We also understand how to ensure your voice is heard so your future remains protected.

For a free legal consultation with a truck accident lawyer serving Gastonia, call (980) 246-2656

Why Truck Accidents Happen

A full investigation into your accident will show us why it occurred and the parties responsible. This can be more extensive than you realize, often incorporating multiple parties responsible for your suffering. Here are some of the most common causes of serious accidents and injuries:

Violations of hours of service: Tired truck drivers make mistakes that cause collisions. Drivers must maintain a strict schedule showing when they are off duty and not behind the wheel. Electronic logs document these reports.
Violations of required drug and alcohol screening: The federal government also makes it clear there is no tolerance for truck drivers to use alcohol or drugs while behind the wheel.
Lack of safe driving: Victims suffer life-threatening injuries when drivers are speeding, make illegal turns, fail to yield the right of way, or tailgate. These are all indications of a driver’s lack of knowledge or training.
Cargo mishaps: When cargo is loaded in the back of an 18-wheeler, it creates a dangerous situation that can cause rollovers or jackknifing.
Failed maintenance: Trucks without necessary maintenance and upkeep, and a log that proves it, could be the reason the vehicle collision occurred.

Truck drivers, the trucking companies that employ them, truck owners, as well as third parties such as cargo loading companies and maintenance teams, could be responsible for your losses and injuries. By documenting this, we create more avenues for you to pursue fair compensation in your case.

Do not just settle your case until you know what all of your losses are and how these parties violated federal truck regulations set by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

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Proving Your Injuries and Losses After a Truck Accident

As your lawyer, it is our responsibility to build a maximum claim for you, one that includes all types of losses you sustained as a result of the accident. To build a robust claim, we look at all factors involved, including your economic and non-economic damages as well as current and future losses. Examples of some of the losses you may recover include:

Medical expenses for both current and future losses
In-home care, modifications to your home, and changes to transportation due to injuries
Permanent disability and loss of mobility
Development of chronic pain and suffering
Property damage to your vehicle or other assets
Loss of income and earning capacity
Loss of quality of life
Impact on your mental health, including post-traumatic stress disorder
Loss of consortium

To build your case, expect our Gastonia truck accident attorney to investigate all aspects of your care needs by speaking to medical experts, documenting cases like your own, and understanding the direct implications to your life. Every one of these types of losses is not your fault, but due to the mistakes and negligence of others. Let Shane Smith Law fight for you to receive truly fair compensation.

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We Handle the Challenges of Filing a Truck Accident Claim

Our team will handle the complications that arise in these cases. We want you to be focused solely on healing and rebuilding your life. For that reason, you can expect us to do the following:

Use our network of professionals to demonstrate loss and clearly define fault.
Fight to reduce any blame placed on your shoulders, reducing potential loss of damages.
Get the hard-to-find evidence that the truck company does not want you to have, such as driver training logs or vehicle maintenance logs.

Expect us to be diligent in every way possible. This approach strengthens your case and improves your chances of recovering full and fair compensation. Do not wait to speak with our legal team about your case. Learn more about truck accidents in our FAQs.

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