Stevens Transport Truck Accident Lawyer

Stevens Transport began with 13 trucks, hauling poultry to California and bringing produce back to Dallas. The company now has 100 trucks and has been awarded multiple industry awards. Stevens Transport is the largest refrigerated trucking company in Texas. They are a family-owned, reputable trucking company providing customers with intermodal-compatible trailers. Stevens Transport provides regional, dedicated, intermodal, and 3PL services with a network of operations spanning North America.

Across North Carolina, there are approximately 1300 miles of interstate highways, and many other busy roads traveled by commercial trucks. Truck collisions are hazardous and can cause catastrophic injuries, especially to people in smaller passenger vehicles. Obtaining compensation for these injuries can be more challenging, especially since trucking companies have vast resources. They also have an incentive to avoid paying compensation to victims. One of the best things you can do after being injured in a car accident in Charlotte is to contact an experienced personal injury lawyer as soon as possible.

The federal government and the state of North Carolina understand that commercial vehicles pose a unique danger to everyone on the road. Their size and weight make it easy for the trucks to crash into passenger vehicles, seriously injuring or killing the passengers inside. As a result, multiple federal and state laws govern truck drivers. These rules stipulate how long drivers can stay on the road without taking a break and the required meal and rest breaks truck drivers must make. They also require commercial truck drivers to receive additional training and qualifications and regularly inspect their vehicles to keep them safe.

Despite all of these regulations, many truck accidents continue to be caused by driver negligence of the truck driver or another driver on the road. Truck drivers and their employers do not always comply with safety regulations, leading to unsafe driving practices. As a result, many truck accidents are caused by the following:

• Truck drivers being fatigued after driving more hours than they should
• Failure to maintain and check vehicles
• Improperly or overloaded trailers and unsecured cargo
• Improperly trained or inexperienced truck drivers
• Drivers who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol
• Speeding
• Failure to drive safely under poor weather conditions
• Failure to check blind spots
• Reckless lane changes
• Intoxication from alcohol or drugs

When a truck driver's negligence causes an accident that results in another person's injury, the truck driver is financially responsible for the harm caused. Under North Carolina law, victims of another person's negligence can bring a lawsuit against him or her in court for damages. Unfortunately, recovering damages is not always easy, even if you were the victim of a truck driver’s negligent driving. You need a truck accident lawyer in the Charlotte area to hold the trucking company and driver accountable.

After you speak to an experienced lawyer, your lawyer will begin investigating the truck accident. You will not be able to obtain compensation from the truck driver or a trucking company unless you can prove that their negligence caused your injuries. Depending on the facts in your case, you may be able to pursue a claim against the driver and the trucking company. For example, when a trucking company does not properly train its truck drivers, maintain its trucks, or conduct adequate background checks, you can hold the trucking company accountable for its negligence.

Unfortunately, many trucking companies try to cut corners to maximize their profits. As a result, their drivers can be inexperienced or unqualified. They may have poorly maintained vehicles that are more likely to be involved in an accident. The trucking companies will try to undervalue your claim by offering you a settlement amount that is too low. This process makes it difficult for victims to receive the compensation they deserve, even when it is obvious that the truck accident was at fault.

If you or your loved one has been seriously injured in a truck accident in Charlotte, North Carolina, you need an aggressive lawyer on your side. At Arnold & Smith, PLLC, our skilled personal injury lawyers have a proven track record of success in truck accident cases. Contact us today to schedule your free initial consultation to learn more about how we can protect your right to compensation.