The Cooper Firm

Serious injury or death caused by negligent tractor trailer trucking collisions.

The massive size of tractor trailers, the speed with which they travel, the loads they carry are intimidating to all of us. The potential for catastrophic injury or death is far greater when the driver is untrained, lacking in professional skills, carrying an improperly loaded trailer, sleepy or potentially under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. Drivers can often be pushed by employers and deadlines, consequently becoming careless, reckless and negligent. The severe, debilitating and sometimes permanent injuries that can result from a collision with a tractor trailer can be devastating and life shattering.

The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Act is very specific as to what is required by the trucking industry and their employees. Failure by companies and drivers to comply with these rules and regulations demonstrates an entire want of care evidencing a reckless indifference and disregard to the consequences. The Cooper Firm has handled a variety of tractor trailer trucking cases involving the following:

• Driver Fatigue
• Driver under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol
• Aggressive Driving/Tailgating or Speeding
• Improper loading or weight distribution
• Illegal Schedules/Illegal Logbooks
• Improper Maintenance and safety equipment
• Negligent hiring and training
• Unqualified drivers

Insurance companies for the tractor trailer truck driver and employers of the driver will begin their investigation immediately, sometimes arriving to the scene even before medical personnel. Specific and elaborate procedures for handling these collisions have been established in order to limit their responsibilities to the injured party or parties. Therefore, it is imperative that you choose an experienced attorney to investigate the collision; evaluate the nature and extent of the injury(ies) of the party or parties; determine the economic losses and damages that are recoverable; and understand the depth of driver and employer liability insurance. Through our thorough evaluation and research, we will strive to get you the maximum compensation possible and send a message to ensure that the incident will not be repeated.

For more information on the types of tractor trailer trucking collisions The Cooper Firm has handled, see the firm's RESULTS.

If you or your family member have been injured due to the negligent driving of a truck, tractor trailer, 18 wheeler or semi-truck, The Cooper Firm and its knowledgeable staff will work closely with you to maximize your compensation for your injuries and damages.

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