[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/greenberglawyers.com\/blog\/truck-accident-lawyer-can-protect-rights-injured\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/greenberglawyers.com\/blog\/truck-accident-lawyer-can-protect-rights-injured\/","headline":"How A Truck Accident Lawyer Can Protect Your Rights After You Are Injured","name":"How A Truck Accident Lawyer Can Protect Your Rights After You Are Injured","description":"Commercial trucks are still one of the primary ways we move products needed in everyday life from one place to another today. Because of the high demand for these products, a large volume of commercial vehicles travel the highways daily. Accidents happen. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the vast majority of fatal […]","datePublished":"2017-01-31","dateModified":"2025-09-16","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/greenberglawyers.com\/blog\/author\/greenberglawoffices\/#Person","name":"Greenberg Law Offices","url":"https:\/\/greenberglawyers.com\/blog\/author\/greenberglawoffices\/","identifier":7,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e0d600bf0d0a422eeda2a75c9d4b0240b93a50067ae011d1484f7dfed7467653?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e0d600bf0d0a422eeda2a75c9d4b0240b93a50067ae011d1484f7dfed7467653?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Greenberg Law Offices","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/greenberglawyers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/greenberg-logo.png","url":"https:\/\/greenberglawyers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/greenberg-logo.png","width":301,"height":94}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/greenberglawyers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/How-A-Truck-Accident-Lawyer-Can-Protect-Your-Rights-After-You-Are-Injured.jpg","url":"https:\/\/greenberglawyers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/How-A-Truck-Accident-Lawyer-Can-Protect-Your-Rights-After-You-Are-Injured.jpg","height":233,"width":814},"url":"https:\/\/greenberglawyers.com\/blog\/truck-accident-lawyer-can-protect-rights-injured\/","about":["Truck Accidents"],"wordCount":475,"articleBody":"Commercial trucks are still one of the primary ways we move products needed in everyday life from one place to another today. Because of the high demand for these products, a large volume of commercial vehicles travel the highways daily.Accidents happen.According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the vast majority of fatal and non-fatal crashes involving commercial trucks and tractor trailers occur during the overnight hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.It is believed this is because drivers are fatigued and do not take reasonable steps to be safe while driving, but there are many factors to consider. If you have been injured in an accident with a large commercial truck, it may be helpful to speak with a truck accident lawyer.This is the best way to ensure your rights and financial future are protected.What Happens After A Truck Accident?While your accident is most likely a traumatic event in your mind, the time period after an accident can determine how your case will play out.You may be still recovering from your injuries or facing months or even years of therapy or surgery before you can return to work. Having a\u00a0truck accident lawyer trusts can increase the likelihood of obtaining a fair settlement for your expenses, damaged property, and injuries.They may help you by:Hiring investigators to determine how the accident happenedSpeak with your doctors about your prognosis and long term careConsult with medical experts to prove your injuries are permanent or severeInterview witnesses to the accidentObtain trucking logs for the at-fault driverObtain maintenance records for the commercial truck involvedNegotiate with the trucking company\u2019s insurance agencyFile your lawsuit in courtRepresent you at trial and fight for your rightsProving Who Was At FaultBecause truck accidents typically leave victims of passenger cars with serious injuries, it is important to determine how the accident occurred and who was at fault.If you file a personal injury lawsuit to obtain compensation from the trucking company or truck manufacturer, you must be able to prove negligence occurred and caused your injuries. Some things that may point to negligence in truck accident cases include:Driving while fatiguedOperating an overloaded truckFailing to perform routine maintenance on commercial trucksOperating a truck while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or prescription medicationDriving while distracted by mobile devicesTailgatingAggressive driving or road rageIf you have been involved in an accident and were injured due to the negligence of a truck driver or the vehicle manufacturer, it is important to speak with a lawyer to examine all of your options under the law.Having a lawyer working for you is the best way to protect your interests while your case is ongoing and you work to recover from your injuries."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/greenberglawyers.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"How A Truck Accident Lawyer Can Protect Your Rights After You Are Injured","item":"https:\/\/greenberglawyers.com\/blog\/truck-accident-lawyer-can-protect-rights-injured\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]