Roswell Truck Accident Lawyers

One of the most important differences between truck accident claims and ordinary car accident cases is the number of potentially responsible parties. The truck driver may not be the only one at fault, so you might have more people on the other side of your claim than you first expected.

Depending on the circumstances, liability for a truck accident may extend to:

• The trucking company that employed the driver
• A separate company that owns the tractor or trailer
• A cargo loading company
• A maintenance or repair contractor
• A vehicle or component manufacturer
• A logistics or freight broker

For example, if a trucking company failed to enforce hours-of-service rules and allowed a fatigued driver on the road, the company itself may share responsibility. If improperly loaded cargo caused a rollover or jackknife accident, the loading company may be partially to blame. If defective brakes contributed to the crash, a manufacturer may be named as a defendant, and so on.

Identifying all liable parties is an important step that we do not skip. 

Commercial trucking cases often involve significant insurance coverage, but those insurers will attempt to shift blame and minimize payouts. We can conduct detailed investigations to determine who should be held accountable and pursue claims accordingly.

Evidence in a Truck Accident Claim

Time is especially important in truck accident cases because key evidence can be lost or overwritten if action is not taken quickly.

Valuable evidence may include:

• Electronic logging device (ELD) data
• Hours-of-service records
• Black box or event data recorder information
• Driver qualification files
• Maintenance and inspection records
• Cargo manifests and loading documentation
• Onboard camera footage
• Dispatch communications
• Cell phone records
• Police reports and witness statements

Trucking companies often deploy rapid-response teams to begin building their defense immediately after a crash. We act just as quickly to preserve evidence through formal preservation letters and, when necessary, court intervention.

Our experience with complex litigation allows us to analyze this technical data effectively. We work with accident reconstruction experts and industry specialists to interpret electronic records and mechanical evidence, potentially strengthening your claim before negotiations even begin.

Representing Clients with Life-Changing Injuries

Truck accidents often result in catastrophic injuries due to the size and weight difference between commercial vehicles and passenger vehicles.

In a wreck, even at slow speeds, drivers in smaller vehicles may suffer:

• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord damage
• Severe fractures
• Internal organ injuries
• Amputations
• Permanent disabilities

These are not minor injuries that resolve in a few weeks with rest. They can permanently alter your ability to work, care for your family, or enjoy daily life.

We often work on cases involving life-changing injuries, such as those that tend to occur in truck accidents. Our attorneys and support staff can collaborate with medical specialists, life-care planners, and economic experts to fully understand the long-term impact of your injuries, such as projected future medical care, rehabilitation costs, assistive devices, home modifications, and lost earning capacity.

Insurance companies often focus narrowly on current medical bills, ignoring the broader consequences of a catastrophic injury. To counter their efforts, we can work to calculate all your losses in detail, as well as present a clear argument about how your injury has changed your life.

Compensation in a Truck Accident Case

Because truck accidents often cause severe harm, the financial stakes in these cases can be severe, too.

Depending on the circumstances, you may be able to seek compensation for:

• Past and future medical expenses
• Lost wages
• Reduced earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Physical impairment or disfigurement
• Loss of enjoyment of life

In wrongful death cases, surviving family members may also pursue damages related to funeral expenses, loss of financial support, and loss of companionship.

Commercial trucking companies typically carry larger insurance policies than private drivers. However, that does not mean insurers will voluntarily offer fair compensation. 

These cases are often defended aggressively, with teams of lawyers working to limit liability. Our experience in high-value litigation allows us to evaluate complex damages and present them persuasively to the court and during negotiations.

New Mexico’s Statute of Limitations for Truck Accident Claims

In New Mexico, most personal injury claims, including truck accident cases, are subject to a three-year statute of limitations. This rule generally means you must file a lawsuit within three years of the date of the accident.

Failing to act within the applicable time limit can jeopardize your ability to pursue compensation at all. Additionally, waiting too long can make it more difficult to preserve evidence. For these reasons, it is important to consult with a qualified attorney as soon as possible after a truck accident.

Call Our Roswell Truck Accident Lawyers Today

A truck accident can leave you facing mounting medical bills, lost income, and uncertainty about the future. When you need help or just have questions about what to do next, come to Buckingham & Vega Law Firm. 

With our decades of experience, board-certified leadership, and record of significant results for serious truck accident clients, you know that you can trust us with your case, no matter how complicated it might seem now. We prepare every case with discipline and determination, and we are ready to stand up to trucking companies and their insurers on your behalf.

If you were injured in a truck accident in Roswell, call (505) 388-0066 for a free case review.