Injured In A Trucking Accident? Let Our Lawyer Help Alleviate Your Burdens.

Because trucks are so much bigger and heavier than cars, accidents involving large commercial carriers are more likely to cause devastating injuries and death to motorists.

At the Law Offices of Lawrence J. Signore, our attorney represents truck accident victims in the Providence area and throughout Rhode Island. Though no amount of money can erase the heartache resulting from your injuries, our founding attorney, Lawrence J. Signore, can advocate for your right to receive just compensation and proper medical care. He will implement effective strategies for obtaining compensation for past and future medical bills, lost income, emotional distress, and pain and suffering. If you have endured the devastating loss of a family member in a trucking accident, he can also file a wrongful death lawsuit on your behalf.

Dangerous Trucking Behaviors That Cause Injuries

Many truck accidents are tragic events that could have been avoided if truckers and the companies that employ them followed the federal regulations designed to improve truck safety. At the Law Offices of Lawrence J. Signore, our lawyer can help you pursue justice and compensation if you were injured in an accident with a tractor-trailer, 18-wheeler or other large truck. Common causes of truck accidents include:

• Driver fatigue
• Aggressive driving
• Driving under the influence (DUI)/driving while intoxicated (DWI)
• Failure to respond properly to unsafe driving conditions, such as snow, ice, rain or fog
• Unlicensed or untrained drivers
• Truck rollovers or jackknifes
• Oversize trucks
• Overloaded trucks
• Tire blowouts
• Brake failure
• Poor truck maintenance
• Mechanical defects

Known as The Rhode Lawyer, attorney Signore represents individuals injured in all types of commercial vehicle accidents. He utilizes effective negotiation techniques and tenacious courtroom strategies to pursue the best outcomes possible for our clients.

What You Can Recover From A Truck Accident

Trucking wrecks are some of the worst accidents on the highways. The size of the trucks and the speed at which crashes can happen often lead to immense pain and suffering for victims. When you reach out to us, our lawyer will get to work trying to secure the compensation you need to recover. Damages may include:

• Past and future medical bills
• Lost income
• Emotional distress
• Pain and suffering
• Punitive damages

These damages are costly, overwhelming and highly stressful. But, you don’t have to face this alone. That’s when you need to turn to The Rhode Lawyer. See our client testimonials for an idea of the service and representation he provides.

Our Attorney Has The Knowledge And Experience To Build Strong Cases

Trucking companies quickly descend upon the scene of an accident to collect valuable evidence and figure out how to reduce their liability. When the debris is finally cleared from the road, vital evidence often disappears, and so may your opportunity to receive the full amount of compensation you deserve.

At the Law Offices of Lawrence J. Signore, our lawyer will quickly jump into action to protect your interests. During his investigation, he will work to preserve crucial evidence, take witness statements and photograph the scene to record skid marks and vehicle positioning. He and our staff understand the anguish that follows a catastrophic trucking accident, and they refuse to allow a negligent company to take advantage of the surrounding chaos to mitigate the company’s liability.

When preparing for negotiations or trial, attorney Signore consults with qualified experts who understand the extraordinary impact of trucking accidents. In court, these professionals – such as trauma doctors, chiropractors, accident reconstruction analysts and mechanics – can offer compelling testimony about your accident and resulting injuries. Whatever the facts of your case may be, our lawyer will stand strong in the face of tough opposition, using all available means to present a results-focused case on your behalf.

Answering Truck Accident Questions

No matter what stage you’re in after your accident, attorney Signore can help you fight for the compensation you deserve for your injuries.

How long do I have to file a trucking accident lawsuit in Rhode Island?

In order to secure compensation for your accident, you must file a lawsuit within three years of its occurrence. That may seem like a long time, but it can pass quickly, as much of it will be spent in recovery, tracking down documents and dealing with insurance in good faith, all the while facing obstacle after obstacle.

What if I was partially at fault for the trucking accident in Rhode Island?

Rhode Island has a pure comparative negligence law, and this is extremely rare. Comparative negligence is the concept that even if you are at fault for the accident, you can recover some compensation, reduced by the amount you were at fault. In most states, comparative negligence laws cap the amount you can be at fault at 50%. In Rhode Island, there is no cap. Meaning that even if you were 90% at fault for an accident, you can recover some portion of compensation for your accident. It is reduced by 90%, but anything can help.

Can I sue the trucking company if its driver caused my accident in Rhode Island?

Yes. Trucking companies are liable for the actions of their employees. You may also be able to sue the driver. Truck accident claims are extremely complex, and the issues are interconnected. In the pursuit of compensation and money for your injuries, our attorney will leave no stone unturned.

What types of evidence are crucial in Rhode Island trucking accident cases?

Crucial evidence in truck accident cases includes:

• Photos of the accident
• The victim’s medical bills
• Eyewitness testimony
• Records of the damage to the involved vehicles
• The police report

Compiling and analyzing this evidence is a massive undertaking, but our lawyer has the experience to streamline the review and use this evidence to make a strong case for you.

Contact The Rhode Lawyer Today

To arrange a free consultation, please call us in Providence at 401-273-3000 or complete our contact form. Our attorney and staff treat our clients like family, and they are here to help you. Se habla español.