Connecticut Truck Accident Lawyer

Connecticut Truck Accident Attorney

Due to their larger size, truck accidents often lead to more severe injuries than those involving passenger cars. Increased damage isn’t the only thing that separates semi-truck collisions from car crashes. A Connecticut truck accident lawyer can help.

Between both federal and state regulations, fighting for the compensation you deserve can feel like a Herculean task. The lawyers at Miller, Rosnick, D’Amico, August & Butler are here to fight for you, whether in insurance negotiations or in front of a judge and jury.

Common Causes of Truck Accidents

If you’ve ever driven on Route 44, Route 8, or I-95, then you’ve likely seen your fair share of truck accidents. In fact, there were 1,194 truck accidents that led to injuries in 2024. To keep yourself and your family safe, it can help to know how these accidents happen. Common causes of truck crashes include:

• Speeding
• Driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol
• Fatigue
• Mechanical issues
• Distracted driving
• Poor road maintenance

This is by no means an exhaustive list of the causes of truck accidents. If you’ve been injured in a collision with a truck, an attorney can investigate how the crash happened and determine what your options are for pursuing compensation.

Proving Liability in Truck Accident Cases

To recover damages following a truck accident, you have to prove that another party acted negligently. However, proving liability is more complicated in semi-truck collisions than it is for car accident cases. That’s because there are more factors at play in these crashes. Many parties can be liable, and they can even share liability.

Truck drivers may break the rules of the road. Trucking companies may push their drivers to violate service hour regulations. This even applies to local trucking companies like Palumbo Trucking Co. and TJ Transport.

Mechanics might fail to properly maintain the truck. Municipalities might fail to upkeep their roads. There are a lot of moving parts to these cases, and determining who is liable is the first step to proving their negligence.

Federal Regulations on the Trucking Industry

Connecticut is one of the safer states when it comes to trucking. The state has .073 trucking fatalities per 100 million miles compared to the national average of .161. However, it’s still essential for truckers to follow federal and state laws.

Several federal regulations apply to the trucking industry that can impact the outcome of your case. Truck drivers need a commercial driver’s license (CDL), which requires additional training and a sponsor depending on the type of cargo they’ll be transporting.

Additionally, drivers must stick to strict hours of service. Truckers can drive no more than 11 hours in a 14-hour window. They must take a minimum 30-minute break after eight consecutive hours of driving, and they must take at least 10 hours off before driving their truck again.

Truckers also have a lower legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit than other drivers. While the legal limit for most motorists is 0.08%, the limit for truck drivers is 0.04%. Exceeding this limit can result in serious criminal penalties and a loss of their license.

400 Years of Combined Experience

When you’re up against insurance companies and their legal teams, you want hundreds of years of combined experience backing you up. That’s when you call Miller, Rosnick, D’Amico, August & Butler.

Our attorneys have the knowledge and experience to fight for the compensation you deserve. We know Connecticut’s truck accident laws and the local courts, giving you a leg up when it comes time to negotiate or argue in court.

We’ve won over $500 million for our clients, and we don’t back down from a fight. Don’t let insurance companies push you around. Let us help you recover damages following a truck accident in Connecticut.

FAQs

Is Connecticut a No-Fault State for Truck Accidents?

Connecticut is no longer a no-fault state. What this means for truck accidents is that one or more at-fault parties will be responsible for covering the damages to other motorists or pedestrians. Similarly, Connecticut follows a modified comparative fault system. You can recover compensation for your losses so long as you are less than 50% at-fault, although your damages will be reduced by your percentage of fault.

Who Is Liable for a Truck Accident?

Liability for a truck accident depends on who’s at fault. Multiple parties can be at fault for the same accident, including truck drivers, trucking companies, mechanics, other motorists, and even municipalities responsible for road maintenance. However, it’s impossible to say for sure who’s at fault for an accident without reviewing the details of the case and investigating the crash.

What Damages Can I Recover After a Truck Accident?

Following a truck accident, you can recover economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages include tangible losses such as property damage, lost wages, and the immediate costs of treating your injuries. Non-economic damages include pain and suffering and mental anguish. If your case goes to trial, a judge may award you punitive damages, which are meant to punish the negligent party for egregious behavior.

How Much Are Most Truck Accident Settlements?

Settlements for truck accidents can range from a few thousand dollars to hundreds of thousands or more, depending on the severity of your injuries and their impact on your life. These amounts factor in your non-economic damages, like pain and suffering and emotional distress. During your initial consultation, your Connecticut truck accident attorney can review your case and give you a better understanding of what compensation you could receive.

Hire a Connecticut Truck Accident Lawyer to Fight for You

It’s never easy fighting for compensation on your own. A Connecticut truck accident attorney can help. They can help you collect evidence, uncover who’s at fault for your injuries, and represent you in your pursuit of restitution.

Hire a truck accident lawyer from Miller, Rosnick, D’Amico, August & Butler today. Contact us to schedule your consultation, where you can discuss your case and learn more about how we can help.

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