I-95, running through Fairfield, is one of the city’s busiest roads. Traffic can make driving a large vehicle more dangerous for the cars around it. Depending on a truck driver’s level of alertness as well as other factors, a collision may occur that can drastically change your life. Hiring a Fairfield truck accident lawyer can help you during this time.
At Jacobs & Jacobs, we understand how stressful it can feel to worry about the outcome of a trucking accident injury. The injuries from a truck accident can cost a great deal of money, affect your ability to work, and change your quality of life. Our goal is to let our clients concentrate on healing while we handle the work of negotiating with big insurance companies and negligent parties.
In 2024, trucks moved 72.4% of the nation’s freight by weight. Over 14 million single-unit and combination trucks were registered with the American Trucking Association. While this is big business for the U.S., it’s also dangerous business for smaller cars and pedestrians on the road.
65% of truck drivers admit to driving while drowsy. Nearly 50% of all truck drivers said they’ve fallen asleep while driving, putting other drivers on the road at risk.
Statistics like these make it easy to see why truck drivers are required to carry substantial minimum liability insurance, depending on how their employer classifies their employment. If you are injured in a truck accident, insurance companies may try their hardest to make sure you don’t get any of it. Hiring a Fairfiled personal injury lawyer who knows what information to look for can help hold companies and negligent drivers accountable.
In Connecticut, you must meet a threshold for negligence to bring your case to trial. There are four criteria your case should meet to prove negligence:
Fairfield truck accident lawyers from Jacobs & Jacobs have negotiated and litigated multi-million-dollar jury verdicts and settlements. While past successes do not always predict future performance, a Fairfield truck accident attorney can build a strong case to use as leverage in negotiations.
Whether a case goes to trial or not, when you hire a truck accident lawyer, we can analyze your case and gather the necessary data to prove negligence on the part of the driver. Our team at Jacobs & Jacobs can demand that truck logs, which every driver must keep updated, be checked, research driving records, and gather police reports. We can also collect other documents to support your recompensation, including:
The new law for truckers in Fairfield, Connecticut, prohibits “camping” in the left lane. The left lane in Connecticut is for passing only. When drivers remain in the left lane, it causes more traffic, and the new law is meant to curb that habit and encourage drivers to move over to the right.
How to determine liability for a truck accident in Connecticut depends on a few important details. Some truck drivers are independent contractors, and the driver may be held additionally liable to the company. If the truck driver is distracted while driving, disobeys the law, or is under the influence of alcohol, the driver could be held solely liable.
In more complicated claims, the trucking company could be found liable, as well as the manufacturer and/or the truck maintenance company.
Truck accident settlements can vary greatly depending on many factors. Some of the most common factors are:
A truck accident settlement can take anywhere from a few months to two years to settle. Some of the factors that influence the timeline are:
Discuss a timeline with your attorney at your initial consultation to get an estimate on the timeline of your case.
At Jacobs & Jacobs, we bring over 100 years of experience protecting victims in personal injury cases. Our firm is small but mighty, with a reputation for getting results. Our many multi-million-dollar verdicts prove our dedication to procuring the compensation our clients deserve.
Our attorneys are well-respected in the Connecticut courts and in legal circles, with many of our clients referred by other lawyers and clients. Bruce is admitted to the bar for the state of Connecticut as well as the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut on Lafayette Boulevard in Bridgeport. Allison is admitted to the Connecticut Bar, the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut, and the United States Supreme Court.
Our goal is to analyze a case on its own merits and offer solid counsel, so our clients can make informed decisions. We treat our clients with care and respect so they can feel comfortable no matter the circumstances.
If you believe you have an injury caused by someone else’s negligence, contact us today for help. You deserve to concentrate on healing while we handle the rest.