Truck Accident

Trucking Accident – It goes without saying that Alaska is one of the most dangerous regions for commercial truck drivers. The roads are often treacherous due to the mountainous terrain and the icy weather. This places the truck driver and other motorists in danger of a serious truck accident. Even when weather or road conditions are optimal, negligent or reckless truck drivers may cause catastrophic injuries in a serious accident. Get legal counsel from an Alaska injury attorney immediately if you are the victim of a truck accident. You deserve compensation and an experienced attorney who will take on the trucking companies and their insurance.

Establishing Liability In Truck Accident Cases

Truck drivers and trucking companies fear a rise in their insurance rates in relation to liability for a truck accident. As a result, they will probably put up a fight and deny liability for your accident and personal injury. In other cases, they may attempt to settle the situation outside of court. They will offer you less compensation that your injuries and other damages deserve. Do not fall victim to such tactics by hiring a lawyer from the offices of Johnson Law, P.C.. We have 25 years of combined legal experience and have what it takes to maximize your payout.

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Johnson Law, P.C. is a highly successful firm, having recovered millions of dollars in damages for clients over the years. Our Alaskan personal injury lawyers go the extra mile for our clients. We study every detail of the accident case. Johnson Law is fully prepared. We stay ahead of the defendant. No matter where you are Johnson Law will travel to meet with you and prepare the strongest possible claim. We serve Anchorage, Kodiak, and all of rural Alaska. Contact us today to learn more!

Trucking Accident Damages in Alaska

A semi-truck pulling an empty trailer has an average weight of around 35,000 pounds. When loaded, that truck and trailer can weigh as much as 80,000 or more. In a collision between a passenger vehicle weighing an average of 4,000 pounds and a semi-truck, the car always loses, and the injuries can be catastrophic or fatal.

Anyone injured in a collision with a truck or other commercial vehicle should take special note of “What To Do When Seriously Injured In Any Accident” and the information relating to “Car Accidents”. However, investigations of trucking accidents are usually far more involved than other motor vehicle accidents. They will often be investigated by a separate division of state law enforcement, specially trained to investigate and deal with large commercial vehicles.

Similarly, issues of insurance coverage are often far more complicated because of the involvement of commercial liability insurers. Their adjusters are specifically trained to deal with commercial trucking claims. Also complicating matters is the fact that in collisions involving commercial trucking, there are often multiple possible defendants. These include the driver, employer, owner of the truck and/or trailer, and the manufacturers of the truck and trailer. As with any kind of motor vehicle collision, the injured person might also have a claim against the uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage provided by their own insurance policy.

Holding Commercial Companies Accountable

Commercial vehicles often carry large amounts of insurance. Often, multiple companies fight battles over the liability and insurance coverages. This also means that the injured person trying to make a claim will be facing multiple adversaries at each stage of the claims process.

The complexities of the claims and litigation process following a collision with a large truck or other commercial vehicle make it very important to have an attorney experienced in trucking claims and cases on your side. Attorney Douglas G. Johnson has been handling serious injury and death claims from trucking accidents for over 25 years. He and his team have all of the resources and experience needed to make the process smoother for you and to obtain the fair compensation you and your family deserve. If you are injured or a loved one is killed in a trucking accident, call attorney Douglas G. Johnson for a free consultation. (907) 277-3090.