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Tacoma, Washington, Truck Accident Lawyer
If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident, it is very likely that the injuries are severe. The weight of the truck and the force at which it hit your car can result in serious and life-altering injuries. At The Law Offices of Gregory J. Murphy, P.S., we have the dedication, legal skill and technical knowledge to effectively address the issues that are specific to truck accidents. We have the technological and professional resources to handle truck accident injuries, including catastrophic injuries, whether it be in presenting accident reconstruction evidence to utilizing cutting-edge methods of trial presentation.
Our firm handles truck accidents that have occurred on local interstates such as Interstate 5 (I-5), Highway 167, Interstate 405, and Highway 520, as well as major interchanges in downtown Tacoma, on Interstate 705 and the 38th Street interchange. If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident, call us toll-free at 1-866-399-3688 to schedule your free consultation. You may also fill out a contact form and someone from our firm will be in touch with you promptly.
Why is a Trucking Injury Different to a Car Accident Injury?
State and federal laws govern the actions of tractor-trailers, trucking companies and truck drivers. These laws, addressing the safe operation and maintenance of vehicles, and setting guidelines for driver behavior, cover commercial trucks including semi trucks, courier trucks, delivery trucks, logging trucks, refrigerated containers, flat bed trucks, buses and more.
Truckers and trucking companies are required to comply with state and federal trucking regulations. When these regulations are overlooked or ignored, innocent motorists can become seriously injured. Truck accidents differ from car accidents because the negligent actions often involve noncompliance with trucking regulations. Our firm has the experience to fully investigate a truck accident's cause which can include the following:
- Driver fatigue
- Load violations
- Truck defects (e.g., brakes and lighting)
- Improper maintenance
- Negligent hiring practices
- Excessive speed and other failures to follow the rules of the road
Besides these issues, trucking accidents raise other questions: Who owns the truck? Is the driver an independent contractor or an employee of the trucking company? Who holds the insurance policy? Our firm is experienced effectively identifying and dealing with the unique issues that arise when motorists are hit by commercial trucks.
Have You Been Seriously Injured in a Truck Accident?
Attorney Gregory J. Murphy is committed to pursuing fair compensation for clients hurt in truck accidents, including clients who have suffered catastrophic injuries or losses, including:
- Head injury
- Brain injury
- Spinal cord injury
- Paralysis
- Amputation
- Death
If you have been injured or have lost a loved one in a tractor-trailer or other commercial truck accident, please contact our firm today to schedule your consultation and learn how we can help.
We Succeed When Our Clients Succeed.
The Law Offices of Gregory J. Murphy, P.S.
201 St. Helens Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98402
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Phone: 253-572-3688 | Toll-Free: 866-399-3688
Fax: 253-572-9588 | E-Mail
www.murphy-legal.net | www.murphy-legal.com
