• Car carriers
• Cement mixers
• Gravel and wood chip trucks
• Dump trucks
• Fire trucks
• Fuel trucks and cargo tanks
• Commercial buses

Who Is at Fault for Your Truck Accident?

Determining who is at fault for your truck accident can be complicated. Unlike standard car accidents, trucking collisions may involve multiple parties, any of whom can share liability based on their negligent actions. 

These parties include:

• Truck drivers, especially if their behavior (such as speeding or distracted driving) caused the accident.
• Trucking companies, which may pressure drivers to meet demanding schedules, fail to conduct proper training, or neglect vehicle maintenance.
• Cargo loaders, who can be held accountable for improperly loaded freight that causes or contributes to a crash.
• Vehicle manufacturers, when defective parts such as faulty brakes or tires play a role in the incident.

At Berman & Simmons, our Bangor truck accident lawyers conduct thorough investigations to pinpoint all responsible parties. We track down information and data that are vital to prove liability in trucking accidents, like driver logs, vehicle maintenance records, data from event data recorders (commonly called "black boxes"), dashcam video footage, safety violation histories, and other evidence sources to identify those who are accountable and build compelling cases for our clients. 

Maximizing Damages in Truck Accident Cases

In your truck accident case, we pursue all available types of damages, including compensation for: 

• Medical expenses - This includes past and future medical costs associated with the injuries sustained in the accident.
• Lost wages - If your injuries have left you unable to work, you may be able to recover lost income. This encompasses current and future lost wages or earning capacity.
• Pain and suffering - Truck accidents can cause significant physical pain and suffering. Compensation for these intangible impacts may be available.
• Emotional distress - The trauma of trucking accidents often manifests mentally, both for the crash victims and loved ones who witnessed their injury.
• Loss of enjoyment of life - The physical and mental toll of injuries often means victims aren’t able to take part in the activities they love most.
• Disfigurement or scarring - When truck accidents cause disfiguring injuries or scars, we seek compensation for these. 
• Permanent disability - Many truck accidents leave victims permanently disabled and in need of long-term care or in-home supports.   
• Loss of consortium - The spouse of someone who was injured in a truck accident may be able to recover damages for the impact those injuries have on their marriage
• Wrongful death damages - Surviving family members of someone who has died in a truck accident may be able to seek compensation for funeral and burial expenses, as well as loss of financial support.

What damages could you recover specifically? It depends on many factors, from the severity of your injuries to the negligent party's insurance coverage. When you trust your case with Berman & Simmons, we can accurately calculate the full extent of the available damages and pursue them relentlessly. 

How Berman & Simmons Advocates for Truck Accident Victims

Turning to Berman & Simmons is a decision to partner with Bangor's most skilled, experienced, and trial-tested truck accident attorneys. Our legal team has the extensive resources required to take on insurance and trucking companies that try to shift blame onto our clients or deflect responsibility. Across all practice areas, we have collected more money for accident victims than any other firm in Maine. Our firm has handled more civil trials in Maine than any other and delivered landmark settlements that allowed our clients and their families to move forward with their lives in the wake of devastating injuries.

With us, you can expect:

• Case review and strategy development - Our legal team will evaluate your case, identify its strengths, and honestly advise on the best legal strategy to maximize results. 
• Extensive evidence gathering - We collect critical evidence and consult relevant experts to build a strong foundation for your claim.
• Around-the-clock support - Throughout the legal process, you can contact us any time of day with questions, concerns, or other pressing matters. 
• Representation in negotiations and communications - Facing trucking companies and their insurers can be overwhelming. However, we will manage all interactions so you can focus on your recovery.
• Trial preparation and fierce courtroom advocacy - Many insurance companies refuse to offer fair compensation and hope that lawyers won’t be prepared to go the distance. At Berman & Simmons, we stand prepared to file a lawsuit and take your case to trial if a settlement isn’t reached. In court, we aim to win and leverage strategies that capitalize on our legal team's extensive experience. 

Consult Our Bangor Truck Accident Lawyers About Your Case

Have you or someone you care for been hurt in a commercial truck collision? You deserve a legal team supporting and advocating for you in the aftermath of an accident. At Berman & Simmons, we want to hear your story and begin helping you rebuild your life. Reach out to us today, and together, we can chart a course to bring you justice and compensation. We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you will not owe legal fees unless we win your case.

Call (207) 307-0322 or get in touch online to request your free initial consultation. We proudly represent clients in Bangor and across Maine.