Charleston Logging Truck Accident Lawyer
Being hit by a logging truck can cause devastating injuries and raise difficult questions about how the collision occurred. Logging trucks carry heavy loads on West Virginia’s highways, mountain roads and rural routes. When a driver, trucking company or another company makes a mistake, the consequences can be serious.
For more than 50 years, The Masters Law Firm, L.C., has represented injured people across West Virginia. Attorney Marvin W. Masters has a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and provides another perspective when examining technical issues in commercial truck accidents.
Why Are Logging Truck Accidents So Dangerous?
A logging truck accident can involve hazards not present in every vehicle collision, including:
- Unsecured or shifting logs that fall into the roadway
- Wide-swinging trailers on sharp mountain curves
- Top-heavy truck rollovers on narrow rural roads
- Brake failure on steep downhill grades
- Equipment or mechanical problems
These risks can arise throughout West Virginia, including on I-79, U.S. 119/Corridor G, U.S. 50 and U.S. 60. In the most serious cases, a collision can result in the loss of a loved one, leaving families to deal with difficult questions in the aftermath.
Timber workers injured on a job site may have different concerns addressed on our logging workplace injury page.
Who May Be Responsible For A Logging Truck Crash?
The truck driver may not be the only person or company connected to the collision. As with other commercial truck accidents, responsibility may extend beyond the driver. Depending on the circumstances, it may involve the commercial hauling company, a timber company involved in loading or overloading the truck, an independent logging contractor, or an equipment manufacturer.
Our Charleston logging truck lawyers can review how the truck was loaded, maintained and operated to help identify who may be responsible.
What Records Can Show About The Crash
A logging truck crash can leave behind records that help piece together what happened before and during the collision. Those records may include:
- Engine control module (ECM), or “black box,” data
- Electronic logging device (ELD) records
- Weigh station receipts
- Maintenance and inspection records
- Documents showing how the logs were loaded and secured
Together, these records can help reconstruct the events leading up to the crash and identify issues with the truck, its operation or its load. The Masters Law Firm, L.C., may send preservation or spoliation letters to help protect important records and data before they are lost or destroyed.
A Trial-Focused Approach To Serious Truck Accidents
The Masters Law Firm, L.C., prepares serious injury cases with the possibility of trial in mind. We work to understand how the collision occurred and prepare the case for court if necessary.
That preparation includes a thorough review of the available evidence and the circumstances surrounding the crash. By preparing early, we can focus on the issues that matter most if the other side does not offer a fair resolution.
Talk To A Charleston Logging Truck Accident Attorney
A logging truck collision can leave you facing serious injuries, medical expenses, lost income and uncertainty. Our attorneys at The Masters Law Firm, L.C. can help answer your questions and clarify your situation.
Call our office at 304-371-7894 or send an online inquiry for a free case evaluation.