Truck Accidents

Truck Accident Attorney

The car never wins in a collision with an 18-wheeler. The injuries to drivers and passengers can be fatal, the damage extensive and the financial impact catastrophic. Despite all these facts, trucking companies and their insurance companies deny liability to limit the amount they have to pay.

Handling insurance companies on your behalf

Victims need someone who is on their side, representing their best interests in lawsuits and claims against trucking companies. At my Charleston, West Virginia, law office, I work hard to get injured clients the compensation they need and deserve after an accident.

Speak with a lawyer first

If you or a family member have been injured in a tractor-trailer wreck, contact an attorney who will fight for you. Call Shawn Taylor, PLLC, at 304-345-5959. Do this before you speak with representatives of an insurance company.

An attorney who knows from personal experience what it is like to be seriously injured in a truck accident.

In 1987, I was lucky to survive a crash caused by a negligent truck driver. Because I did not have proper legal counsel, I quickly settled for far less than the value of my injuries. I now help accident victims get the compensation they need and deserve after an accident.

I know how to build a strong case

I constantly work to build upon my knowledge of the causes of trucking accidents, using that knowledge to develop persuasive cases for my clients. Trucking companies are required to maintain their vehicles, conduct regular drug testing, provide driver training, and restrict the number of hours truckers can drive at any given time.

I verify the trucker's compliance with laws regulating interstate trucks. I review drivers' logs, vehicle maintenance reports and drug test results. I interview witnesses and consult with medical experts and economic analysts to determine the consequences of the collision on your life. I make sure that the cost of future treatment, the cost of medical equipment and prescription drugs, lost earnings and loss in quality of life are included in your claim.

An attorney who knows what you are going through

Contact a Charleston at Shawn Taylor, PLLC. Find out if you have a case by calling 304-345-5959.