Charleston WV Truck Accident Lawyer

Anyone contributing to a large truck accident in Charleston, West Virginia, can be held accountable for the resulting costs and suffering. Potentially liable parties might include the negligent truck driver, the trucking company, a third-party motorist, the freight broker, the truck manufacturer, a truck mechanic, or a government agency. 

How can you prove that someone is liable for your truck accident? Unless you were injured because of a vehicle defect, your case will probably hinge on negligence. Negligence involves a failure to exercise reasonable care, which in turn, causes an injury or death. To establish negligence, you must prove:

• The defendant owed you a duty of care (e.g., to drive safely and obey applicable laws and regulations).
• The defendant breached this duty of care in some way (e.g., speeding, driving in violation of hour of service regulations, failing to train a driver properly).
• The defendant’s actions (or inaction) caused you to suffer an injury (e.g., an accident in which you were injured).
• You suffered damages (e.g., medical bills, lost wages, disability).

Truck accident cases can benefit from evidence, including:

• Truck black box recordings
• Driver communication records
• Video surveillance footage
• Photographs of injuries, property damage, and the scene of the crash
• Witness statements
• Accident reports
• Physical evidence from the scene
• Truck company hiring and training policies
• Clothing worn at the time of the accident
• Medical records
• Testimony provided by experts with knowledge specific to the trucking industry and accidents

At Warner Law Offices PLLC, our best truck accident lawyers will actively work to build a strong, persuasive legal claim on your behalf. We will identify liable parties and put together compelling arguments to ensure you have every opportunity to get the compensation you deserve.