Truck Accident Injury Claims For Truck Drivers
For anyone who drives commercially, a trucking accident is a workplace accident. Unfortunately, the aftermath of an 18-wheeler crash can be complex, and injured truck drivers need an experienced truck accident attorney on their side.
Throughout Nevada, the firm to contact is Behzadi Law. Our lawyer has more than two decades of legal experience and is ready to help you seek the workers’ comp benefits to which you are entitled.
Common Causes Of Trucking Accidents And Driver Injuries
Truck wrecks are the most obvious threat to commercial truck drivers, leading to both injury and the possibility of legal liability. Truck accident investigations often focus on truck driver error as the cause of a crash. This narrow view is neither fair nor accurate. Sometimes drivers of smaller vehicles are responsible for causing an accident. Other times, accidents are the result of trucking company policies and practices, such as:
Failure to maintain vehicles: Trucking companies that fail to regularly inspect and repair their trucks lead to serious mechanical issues and can increase the risk of a crash. For example, poorly maintained brakes reduce truck braking capability, especially on wet and slippery roads. Tire blowouts are also common when tires are not inspected and replaced.
Unreasonable delivery deadlines: Truck driver fatigue (also called drowsy driving) is a common cause of trucking accidents, but truck drivers sometimes have little choice in the matter.
Inadequate training: Large trucks are much bigger and heavier than other vehicles and have greater ground clearance. Safe operation requires careful training and practice. A trucker who only recently earned their commercial driver’s license may not have the skills or experience to handle complex routes or deliveries on their own. It is up to trucking companies to ensure that all drivers are properly trained, monitored and supervised.
Unfortunately, problems occur when you try to maneuver through the work comp system on your own. Work comp insurers often move an injured claimant through the system without adequate treatment or compensation. You need a successful attorney to fight for you and prosecute your claim. An experienced workers’ compensation attorney who knows the laws and medical providers can make sure all your injuries are addressed and that you are fairly compensated under Nevada’s workers’ compensation system.
Assisting Truck Drivers With All Types Of Work Injury Claims
Truck crashes are certainly not the only opportunity for on-the-job injuries. Our truck accident attorney can help you seek workers’ compensation benefits for a wide variety of truck driver injuries, including:
- Back and neck injuries: These can occur from lifting heavy loads, or the impact of a crash.
- Shoulder injuries: Often caused by loading and unloading cargo or pulling the fifth wheel release.
- Knee and leg injuries: These injuries can be due to climbing in and out of the cab, slipping on uneven surfaces or being involved in a collision.
- Head injuries: Concussions and other traumatic brain injuries can happen during auto accidents or from falling objects.
- Fractures and broken bones: These can occur in various scenarios, such as crashes, slips, trips and falls.
- Repetitive strain injuries and overexertion: Continuous use of certain muscles and joints can lead to conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome or tendonitis.
- Hearing loss: Prolonged exposure to loud engine noise can result in hearing damage over time.
Our truck accident attorney is highly experienced in all aspects of workers’ compensation. No matter how you were injured, he and the rest of our team can help you pursue the benefits you deserve.
Are You Eligible For Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
Nevada law requires companies with one or more employees to provide workers’ compensation insurance coverage. If you know that you’re an employee of a trucking company, you are eligible for benefits following an on-the-job injury. However, you do not have the experience or legal knowledge to get all the benefits you are entitled to without an experienced workers’ compensation attorney on your side.
In addition, many truckers, taxi drivers and other commercial drivers are classified as “independent contractors” rather than regular employees. This distinction is very important when it comes to workers’ compensation coverage. In fact, many companies specifically classify their drivers as independent contractors to avoid having to pay benefits.
If you have been classified as an independent contractor, your claim for benefits may be initially denied. However, if the company you work for maintains significant control over how and when you do your job, you may actually be an employee and entitled to benefits. Our truck accident attorney can help you challenge a misclassification and protect your rights.
Maximizing Accountability And Compensation With A Third-Party Liability Claim
If another driver was the cause of your accident, we can help prosecute the claim against the at fault driver after your workers’ compensation claim has come to a conclusion. This means you can have a second financial recovery against the third party involved.
Why Work With A Truck Accident Attorney From Behzadi Law?
After being injured on the job as a truck driver, you deserve to work with a lawyer who will fight for the compensation you deserve. Here are some of the many reasons why our firm is the smart choice:
- Our truck accident attorney is highly experienced in both workers’ compensation law and motor vehicle accident litigation.
- You don’t need to worry about business hours. Our dedicated team is available to take your call 24/7.
- We can communicate in Spanish as well as English.
- We have secured millions of dollars for clients in workers’ compensation and personal injury lawsuits.
- Our attorney and staff treat clients with integrity and respect.
Finally, we take cases on contingency, meaning you won’t pay any legal fees until we recover money for you. With our free initial consultations, exploring your legal options comes at no cost, risk or obligation.
Contact Our Las Vegas Office Today
Our truck accident attorney at Behzadi Law serves injured workers throughout Nevada. To take advantage of a free initial consultation, call our Las Vegas office at 702-643-4878 (HURT) or submit an online contact form.
More on Workers’ Compensation
Reopening a Prior Claim
Nevada’s workers’ compensation system includes lifetime reopening rights. If your prior claim has been closed for over a year and you have change in your previous condition (worsening of symptoms) related to the original injury, you may be able to reopen your claim for further medical treatment and monetary benefits. However, insurance companies are not easily persuaded to reopen the claim without a fight. We can help you succeed in this process.
Vocational Rehabilitation
Serious injuries can lead to permanent disability and restrictions that prevent an injured worker from going back their old job. Should this happen, an experienced attorney will help provide you vocational rehabilitation services if you are entitled to them. This includes payment during retraining and education in anther field or career. In the alternative, we can help you potentially receive a second settlement for losing your job.