St. George Truck Accident Lawyer

If you have been involved in an accident with a semi-truck, you need the representation of an experienced truck accident lawyer who has handled cases against semi-truck companies. These cases can be difficult, lengthy and expensive to litigate.

Why Choose Our Truck Accident Attorney in St. George

At We Win Injury Lawyers, we are here and ready to help you recover. Our auto accident attorneys in St. George have the skills and resources necessary to get the best possible results for you and your family. We handle all truck accident cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning there is no fee for our services unless we win. Call today for a free and confidential case evaluation.

Meet The Attorney: Tyler T. Todd

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Tyler T. Todd has spent more than 20 years fighting for injury victims across Utah and has recovered tens of millions of dollars for people injured in truck accidents, car crashes, and other serious incidents. As Managing Partner of We Win Injury Law, Tyler is known for his aggressive approach to insurance companies, thorough case preparation, and commitment to keeping clients informed every step of the way.

When you hire Tyler, you get an experienced truck accident attorney in St. George who is dedicated to helping you secure the compensation and support you need to move forward.

How Are Truck Accidents Different From Passenger Vehicle Accidents?

Commercial truck accidents are generally more catastrophic than a traditional motor vehicle accident between two personal-use vehicles. This is because a commercial truck’s size and weight is substantially more than a passenger vehicle, and the operating height is significantly higher.

What complicates matters more is that these commercial trucking companies usually have large teams of insurance lawyers who will do everything they can to avoid paying you what you deserve for your injuries. It is important to understand that when you are injured in an accident caused by someone or something else, you will be collecting your compensation from their insurance carrier in most situations.

Additionally, there are normally numerous parties involved in big rig accidents, there are usually complex commercial insurance policies to be dealt with and there are oftentimes state and federal regulations to be dealt with appropriately. To collect the compensation you are entitled to, you’ll need to prove which party or parties were at fault, then convince their insurance companies to pay your damages.

This isn’t always possible through a claim alone, and if a lawsuit is necessary, your truck accident lawyer in St. George will handle it for you every step of the way, from filing through collecting. Before you can even consider collecting compensation for the damages and costs associated with your injuries, you’ll need to prove that the truck driver or a vehicle malfunction caused the accident.

Causes and Dangers of Commercial Truck Accidents

In 2017, 4,455 of the Nation’s 34,247 fatal crashes (13%) involved at least one large truck or bus. Additionally, about 507,000 of the 6.4 million nonfatal crashes that year involved a large truck or bus. As e-commerce continues to grow, more commercial trucks are on the road, increasing the potential for serious accidents.

Commercial truck drivers play a vital role in transporting goods across the country, but the size and weight of their vehicles create unique dangers. Because of these risks, truck drivers must obtain specialized commercial licenses and are held to higher safety standards than other motorists. Even with additional training and regulations, accidents still occur.

One of the leading causes of truck crashes is distracted driving. When a truck driver engages in activities that take their attention away from the road, the risk of a serious collision increases for everyone around them.

Other common factors that contribute to truck accidents include:

Demanding delivery schedules
Pressure to drive long hours
Unrealistic employer expectations
Inadequate training for new drivers

These industry-related challenges can make truck accidents more likely and often more severe than crashes involving only passenger vehicles.

Driver fatigue is another major cause of truck accidents. Long hours behind the wheel can slow reaction times, impair judgment, and reduce a driver’s ability to respond to changing road conditions. Trucking companies are required to provide drivers with adequate rest periods, and companies that fail to do so may be held liable when fatigued driving causes a crash

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Premises Liability

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Motorcycle Accident

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Medical Malpractice

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Slip and Fall Accident

Our client slipped and fell while on the property of a property owner. Property owner created a dangerous condition and our client suffered serious injury due to the landowner's negligence. We pursued a claim against the land owner and received a just settlement for our client.

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Trucking Accident

In 2020 our client was involved in an accident involving a semi-truck on the I-15 freeway, our client had multiple back surgeries as a result. We received the policy limits of over $1 Million within a short amount of time. The remaining settlement with UM/UIM is confidential.

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We recently settled a dog bite case for a young pre-teen girl who was bitten in the face by a dog while with her dad who was looking at a vehicle to buy.

Who is Responsible in Truck Accident Cases in Utah?

Truck accident cases are often more complicated than passenger vehicle accidents because multiple parties may share responsibility for the crash. Determining who is liable is one of the most important steps in recovering compensation for your injuries and losses.

In many cases, the truck driver may be held responsible if their negligent actions caused the accident. To recover damages, you must generally show that the driver owed you a duty of care, breached that duty, caused the accident, and that the accident resulted in injuries and damages.

However, liability is not always limited to the driver. The trucking company may also be responsible if it failed to properly inspect or maintain the truck, keep required records, follow safety regulations, or provide drivers with adequate rest between shifts.

Other parties may be liable as well. For example, a mechanic or maintenance company could be responsible if negligent repairs contributed to the crash. In some cases, a company that leased the truck or hired the driver may also share liability.

Defective vehicle parts can also play a role in truck accidents. If a malfunctioning component, such as faulty brakes or tires, caused the crash, the manufacturer or seller of that product may be held liable. An experienced St. George truck accident attorney can investigate the accident, identify all responsible parties, and pursue compensation from every available source.

Contact Our St. George Truck Accident Lawyer Today

Our promise to you is that we guarantee that you won’t pay us a dime until we settle your commercial truck accident case or receive a jury verdict. Your initial intake consultation is free, and if we take your case, we only collect compensation if we win, out of a portion of the earnings we generate that we’ll agree upon before getting started. Schedule a consultation or call (435) 688-9558 to discuss options with a St. George injury attorney from We Win Injury Law today.

Where To Find Us

We Win Injury Law

1173 S 250 W
Suite 311,
St. George, UT 84770
(435) 688-9558