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When a semi tractor-trailer collides with a passenger vehicle, it can cause serious injuries or death. If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a truck accident, contact the Bend truck accident attorneys at Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC today. Our Oregon personal injury attorneys are tough advocates for people injured in truck accidents.
As reported by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS):
IIHS states that 4,107 large trucks were involved in fatal crashes in 2017. Of these truck accidents resulting in death:
A wrongful death attorney in Bend is ready to fight for justice on behalf of your lost loved one.
At Paulson Coletti, “liberty and justice for all” is more than just a phrase – it is our mandate. Our team of trial lawyers is driven to pursue justice for the injured, ensuring that the responsible parties are held accountable. With a high success rate both in and out of the courtroom, you can trust our Oregon personal injury lawyers to be the legal advocates you need so your voice can be heard.
Although other drivers are sometimes at fault, many truck accidents are caused by the negligence of trucking companies and their drivers. Common causes of truck accidents include:
This may include traveling too fast for conditions, following too closely, improper lane changes, driver distraction, over-the-counter drug use, or driver fatigue.
Brake failure is one of the leading causes of truck accidents.
Commercial trucks are subject to industry-specific rules as to how cargo is loaded. Loads are limited to a specific size and weight and must be properly secured using particular methods. Negligence in loading can cause accidents and catastrophic injuries.
There may be more than one potentially liable party in a truck accident case. Responsible parties may include:
“Most cases settle, but each of our cases is prepared as if it’s going to trial. The insurance companies know it and so do the defense lawyers defending them. That’s why we get such great results for our clients.”
Large truck wrecks are complex cases involving federal regulations and multiple potentially liable parties. Our experienced truck accident lawyers can:
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In a crash with a large commercial truck, passenger vehicle occupants have a higher risk of injury or death than truck drivers. A fully-loaded 18-wheeler is likely to cause serious injuries in a collision, by virtue of its sheer weight and size. Going up against a large trucking company on your own is daunting – you need professional legal counsel from a Bend personal injury attorney.
Contact Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC as soon as possible if you have been injured or lost a loved one in a collision with a commercial truck, semi truck, or tractor trailer. We are dedicated to providing exception legal representation for injured people who believe in holding large trucking companies and their drivers accountable for the harm their negligence causes.
At Paulson Coletti, a local firm based in Oregon, justice is our mission. As experienced trial attorneys, we fight for injury victims across Oregon and Washington, holding negligent parties accountable. With a proven track record in and out of the courtroom, we are dedicated to securing fair compensation for our clients. We take a client-centered approach, focusing on cases we believe in and delivering results that matter. No fees unless we win-because justice should never come with financial risk.
This page has been written, edited, and fact-checked by our team of legal writers in accordance with our editorial guidelines. It has been approved by partners Jane Paulson and John Coletti—respected trial attorneys with decades of experience representing personal injury victims.
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