Even the most well-designed modern car is not designed to withstand the amount of force that a tractor-trailer can generate in a collision, and most cars also cannot shield their occupants very well from the force of an impact directly into the vehicle’s doors or side paneling. Put those two things together in the same accident, and you have a uniquely dangerous and potentially deadly situation that unfortunately happens all too often around central Connecticut.
If you were recently injured in a side-impact truck accident in Danbury, seeking comprehensive civil compensation for the harm you have sustained will be key to protecting your best interests now and well into the future. With stakes as high as this, consider enlisting the help of a seasoned truck accident lawyer from Berkowitz and Hanna, LLC as soon as possible.
Most side-impact truck accidents in Danbury and throughout Connecticut happen in one of two ways: with the front of one vehicle crashing head-on into the side of another, or with the sides of two vehicles bumping or scraping together while the vehicles are traveling in the same direction. The former type of accident is often referred to as a “T-bone” crash, and it commonly happens in intersections due to a truck driver failing to obey a stop sign or stoplight, not yielding the right-of-way properly, or driving over the speed limit.
The latter type of accident is a “sideswipe” collision, and it usually occurs on highways and other multi-lane roads because of a truck driver not using their turn signals properly or not checking their “blind spots” before merging. A skilled attorney can help identify every person at fault for and build a strong civil claim around either type of side-impact wreck.
Through a successful lawsuit or settlement demand, a person injured in a Danbury side-impact truck accident can demand restitution for both “economic” and “non-economic” consequences of the incident, including but not limited to things like:
However, any amount of “comparative fault” assigned to an injured person for their own role in negligently causing their injuries—for instance, by staying within what they knew to be a trucker’s blind spot for an unreasonably long time—could be held against them as a proportional reduction from their final damage award or even as a reason to deny them compensation altogether, in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes §52-572h. Once again, support from capable legal counsel can be key to understanding and overcoming possible procedural roadblocks like this.
Whether it is a T-bone, sideswipe, or any other kind of collision, a side-impact truck accident in Danbury is the kind of incident that can instantly change your life. If you were recently caught up in a wreck like this by no fault of your own, you have a right to demand restitution from the people who were at fault for the incident.
A qualified truck accident lawyer from Berkowitz and Hanna, LLC will be the steadfast ally you need to obtain the compensation you deserve. Call today to learn more about how we can help.
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