Know Your Rights & What to Expect.
Sharing the road with truck drivers is just a part of driving, but it always comes with a risk of an accident. Unfortunately, truck accidents are common in southwestern Ontario, causing dozens of serious injuries and fatalities each year. If you are hurt in a truck accident due to someone else’s negligence, you deserve answers and help to deal with the expenses.
Don’t take on the stress of the legal process alone — Donnelly Murphy Lawyers can help you secure the relief you need after a truck accident. Contact us for seasoned accident representation and knowledgeable guidance.
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Not every truck accident requires a lawsuit, especially if it is minor. But if you or a loved one were hurt in a truck accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you may have a claim to recover compensation for your losses.
Negligence in truck accident cases revolves around the truck driver’s failure to act reasonably. Negligence could mean the driver is breaking traffic laws by speeding, driving distracted or impaired, or driving fatigued. The truck driver’s employer can also be negligent by hiring unqualified drivers, inadequately training drivers, or failing to enforce break times and other driver regulations.
The Ontario Limitations Act imposes a time limit of two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. If you wait too long and the statute of limitations expires, your case may be dismissed, and you’ll be unable to collect any compensation.
After a truck accident, your vehicle might be totaled, and your injuries may prevent you from working — but your expenses will continue to pile up. That’s why it’s crucial to act quickly to give yourself the best chance of recovering the compensation you need.
Your past and future damages should be included in the value of your claim. After a truck accident, you may be entitled to:
The exact value of your claim is affected by several factors, such as the severity of your injuries and how they negatively impact your life. Your truck accident lawyer can work with you to determine the value of your claim and answer any questions you may have about the process.
Truck drivers are often represented by big legal teams with vast resources which aim to minimize their clients’ liability and keep you from collecting the settlement you deserve. After a truck accident, you need experienced legal representation who can fight on your behalf and isn’t afraid to go against the trucking company’s lawyers.
With a deep commitment to our clients and more than 90 years of success in the Province, Donnelly Murphy Lawyers can handle every aspect of your case.
Let us figure out what happened, collect evidence supporting your case, and work with experts to determine what compensation the other parties owe you. We’ll negotiate for you and won’t hesitate to go to court if necessary.
Get What You Deserve After a Truck Accident.
If you were hurt in a truck accident caused by someone else, you should be able to recover compensation for all your losses.
But doing so isn’t always straightforward.
Our truck accident lawyers will protect your rights and help you find the ability to move forward with life after a crash. With our successful record of advocating for truck accident victims and their families, Donnelly Murphy Lawyers offers you peace of mind.
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Donnelly Murphy Lawyers has decades of experience advocating for truck accident victims. Reach out if you or a loved one was hurt in any type of truck accident, such as:
The size and weight discrepancies between trucks and other vehicles on the road create a recipe for disaster in the event of an accident. Reach out to Donnelly Murphy Lawyers if you suffered any of the following in a truck accident:
Truck drivers are typically represented by their employers in accident cases, and proving liability for a truck accident can be complicated, especially when multiple parties are at fault. Since trucks have so many parts and bear massive weight, they are more susceptible to mechanical failures than other vehicles. If a mechanical issue occurs and factors into the crash, the manufacturer of the parts can be held liable in addition to the trucking company.
Cargo loaders or manufacturers can also be held liable if the truck’s load was improperly secured. Your truck accident lawyer will thoroughly investigate your case to find all the liable parties and work to hold them accountable.
Your legal team can begin protecting your rights and standing up for you if you act fast and reach out immediately after a car crash.
When you call us, Donnelly Murphy Lawyers will:
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Factors that affect how much your claim is worth include:
From our offices in Goderich, Grand Bend, Kincardine, and Port Elgin, we offer convenient help for all motorcycle accident victims in Ontario. The lawyers of Donnelly Murphy are ready to answer your questions, explain your options, and help you find a solution. Let us put 90+ years of experience to work for you.
