Enterprise Truck Accident Attorneys in Charlotte

Dangerous truck accidents involving large trucks such as semi-trucks, construction vehicles, and tractor-trailers can be hazardous and result in serious personal injuries. Enterprise is a popular car rental company used across the country. Enterprise allows customers to rent trucks for an affordable price. These rental trucks are considerably larger and have more blind spots than standard size vehicles. These drivers may not know how to maneuver their rental trucks properly, and their inexperience can cause serious accidents and injuries to others on the roadways of North Carolina.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an Enterprise truck rental accident, you need an attorney by your side. The Charlotte truck accident attorneys at Arnold & Smith, PLLC, help injury victims pursue the compensation they deserve against those responsible for truck accidents. Depending on the circumstances, the driver of the rented truck, Enterprise, mechanics, or third-party drivers may be liable for your injuries. We will conduct a thorough investigation to gather evidence and determine who is at fault for your injuries. Then we will pursue the compensation you deserve. Contact Arnold & Smith, PLLC, today to schedule your free initial consultation.

The majority of car accidents, and rental truck accidents, are caused by driver distraction. Drivers can become distracted by text messaging, videos, talking on the phone, and even talking to other passengers. When someone rents an Enterprise truck to move or take a long trip, they will be driving many hours in a row. The temptation to pull out a cell phone and send a text message can be significant. However, it only takes five seconds for most drivers to travel the length of a football field, going 45 miles per hour. Checking one text message can result in a devastating truck accident.

Other Enterprise truck accidents are caused by poor maintenance or malfunction of the truck itself. Victims of these types of accidents may be able to file a lawsuit against Enterprise for failure to inspect or maintain their fleet properly. In other cases, a third-party driver will act negligently or recklessly, causing an accident involving an Enterprise truck driver. Getting to the bottom of who caused your accident is a crucial part of obtaining compensation. At Arnold & Smith, PLLC, we have the resources and experience necessary to thoroughly investigate the truck accident that caused your injuries to pursue damages on your behalf.

You may be wondering whether you can sue Enterprise after being involved in a truck accident with one of their vehicles. When customers rent a truck from Enterprise, the company gives the driver an option to purchase additional insurance coverage should there be an accident while they are renting the truck. Unfortunately, many drivers do not choose this option. Instead, they rely on their insurance coverage to protect themselves and others if there is an accident. They may not even have adequate insurance, leaving seriously injured victims with limited options.

Taking legal action against a negligent driver or Enterprise itself may become necessary under the circumstances. However, drivers who are injured by a person driving an Enterprise Rental Truck do not automatically have the right to bring a lawsuit against Enterprise. Instead, they will need to prove that Enterprise is somehow at fault for the accident. For example, if an Enterprise representative breaches a duty of care, the victim can hold the company accountable.

Enterprise has a legal duty to reasonably inspect and maintain all their vehicles to keep them safe on the road. They need to ensure that their tracks are free from defects, such as brake malfunctions, wear and tear on tires or other maintenance issues that could cause a devastating accident. When the victim can establish that Enterprise was somehow negligent, victims can bring a lawsuit against Enterprise for medical expenses, missed work time, and pain and suffering.

At Arnold & Smith, PLLC, we will investigate the circumstances involved in the collision to ensure all appropriate parties are held accountable. Our attorneys have a proven track record of assisting people throughout North Carolina who have been injured in Enterprise truck accidents. If you have questions about your right to compensation or you are unsure whether you have a valid claim, we can help. Schedule a free initial consultation with us, and you can discuss your case without the obligation of payment.