Blind-spot truck accidents in Winston-Salem often occur on busy routes such as I-40, US-52, and I-285. These collisions frequently lead to catastrophic bodily injuries due to the size and weight disparity between passenger cars and commercial trucks.
Working with a skilled truck wreck attorney is critical to receiving the compensation you deserve from those at fault. Our experienced legal team could advocate for justice and damages on your behalf from all liable parties involved. Contact us today to learn more.
In Winston-Salem, negligence is the central legal framework for determining liability in blind-spot truck collisions. Because large commercial trucks have expansive blind spots on all four sides, both drivers and trucking companies must exercise reasonable care to prevent accidents. A truck driver can be found negligent if they fail to uphold their professional duty of care through actions such as:
Liability can extend to the truck driver’s employer. The company may be independently negligent for failing to train drivers on no-zone safety, failing to repair or replace damaged mirrors, cameras, or sensors, or pushing drivers to exceed hours-of-service limits.
Blind-spot truck accidents are particularly dangerous because they often leave smaller vehicles with no way to escape an impending collision. There is a 20-foot blind spot in front of many commercial vehicles, increasing the likelihood of running over smaller vehicles ahead of them. Because of a truck’s height, many blind-spot collisions occur at a car’s roofline or windows, where there is less structural protection to passengers.
On high-speed highways, a truck merging into an occupied lane can force a car off the road or into concrete barriers, often triggering multi-vehicle pileups. Due to the force involved, survivors frequently suffer severe and permanent injuries, including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and crush injuries.
The process for recovering compensation after a no-zone tractor-trailer crash can be difficult without legal assistance in Winston-Salem. North Carolina is one of the few states where the law can bar you from recovering any compensation if you are found even one percent at fault for the accident.
In blind-spot cases, insurance companies often argue that victims were negligent for lingering in the truck’s blind spot or passing on the right. Our legal team could work to prove the truck driver was completely responsible through evidence such as dashcam footage or black box data, but it is important to act quickly before the company can legally destroy it (usually after 90 days).
In our state, you have three years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. You could qualify to recover a range of damages, including past and future medical bills, lost wages, property damage, pain, and suffering.
Blind-spot truck accidents in Winston-Salem can leave you unsure of your best legal options. A personal injury attorney from our firm could review the facts of your accident and explain what legal recourse you have against the truck company.
Our team could act quickly to send a spoliation letter to the truck company, legally requiring them to preserve electronic data and maintenance records that could prove the truck’s driver was at fault. Additionally, we often work with accident reconstruction experts to show the trucker failed to use available safety technology, failed to signal properly, or engaged in other negligent behaviors that led to the crash. Contact us at McMinn, Fradin, Gray & Logan to schedule your consultation today.
