Washington Semi Truck Accident Lawyers

Many drivers feel intimidated by the semi trucks that share our nation’s highways -- for good reason. Accidents between passenger cars and large trucks are almost always fatal. Semis, also known as 18-wheelers and tractor-trailers, are three to 30 times the weight of an ordinary car. In an accident, that means all of that weight difference is brought directly onto the car. Federal statistics show that a staggering 83% of truck crash fatalities are sustained by someone outside the truck.

Contact a Washington Semi Truck Accident Lawyer
at 1-509-326-2613 to schedule a free initial case review.

Truck drivers are subject to special licensing and stringent safety regulations -- but all too often, these are ignored. Trucking companies, eager to make more money, pressure their drivers to falsify sleep logs or drive through bad weather. To stay awake, some truckers drive under the influence of drugs. Trucking companies may also skimp on maintenance, sending their own employees out with faulty brakes and other equipment. Some knowingly hire unsafe drivers with counterfeit licenses.

After an accident, victims often find themselves talking to an insurance company before they’ve even spoken to the police. For trucking companies, accidents are just a part of doing business -- and they want to cut their costs by limiting victims’ compensation. Never take a payment until you speak to a Washington semi truck accident lawyer. You have the right to ask for the full value of your injuries -- physical, emotional and financial -- in a trucking accident lawsuit.

Cooney Law Offices, P.S. can help. Our team of Washington semi truck accident lawyers will work together to get you the fullest possible compensation for your injuries. We strive to focus first and foremost on our clients and their needs; in fact, we keep an on-call personal injury attorney available. And our founder, former Spokane County District Judge John C. Cooney, represents one of three generations of Cooneys to practice law in Spokane since 1949. We understand our community because we are our community.

If someone you love was hurt in a Washington trucking accident, call Cooney Law Offices, P.S. today at 509-326-2613.