Trucking companies rely on trucking industry lawyers with extensive experience in the rules governing New Jersey roads and highways. You should too. If you get into an accident with a truck on any NJ road, call the best trucking accident lawyers at RAM Law. They have the knowledge and the resources to prepare a case and negotiate a fair and just settlement for you and your family. Don’t hesitate after you get into an accident and don’t talk to anyone until you call your NJ attorney at RAM Law.
What Happens in an Accident Caused by a Commercial Truck?
Commercial trucks are a familiar sight on highways and local roads in New Jersey. Big trucks — including tractor-trailers, box trucks and delivery trucks — are an important part of the transportation industry. When a trucking company has deadlines to meet and more deliveries to make than available drivers, however, they may push drivers to work extra hours, greatly increasing the risk of a crash.
The size and weight of commercial trucks cause horrific injuries in an accident. If you’ve been injured in an accident caused by a truck, you need the knowledge of an experienced truck accident attorney, visit Ram Law in the New Jersey areas we serve for the best representation.
What Are the Most Common Trucking Companies?
Some truck drivers own their own truck, but many truck drivers are employees of trucking companies. Trucking companies may be small, with just a small number of trucks, but many are large companies that are recognized nationwide. The most common trucking companies include:
AAA Cooper Transportation
ABF Freight System
Averitt Express
Cardinal Logistics
Celadon Group
Con-Way Freight
Covenant Transport
C.R. England
CRST Trucking
Estes Express Lines
FedEx Corporation
JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
New England Motor Freight, Inc.
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
Prime, Inc.
R&L Carriers
Ryder Systems
Schneider National
Stevens Transport
Swift Transportation
US Express
UPS
Werner Enterprises
YRC Freight
Some of these companies own fleets of 18-wheelers that transport and deliver products all over the country. Others own smaller trucks that provide delivery services over shorter distances, often for people who’ve placed online orders.
Who’s Liable When an Accident is Caused by a Truck Owned by a Trucking Company?
In an accident with a truck owned by a trucking company, the driver may be at fault if there were errors made, such as distracted driving, speeding or driving recklessly. But other factors can lead to a wreck that may not be the driver’s fault. Other parties that may be liable include:
The trucking company. Owners of trucking companies are aware of state and federal regulations that spell out limits to the number of hours drivers can work without taking a break. The trucking company may be liable for an accident if they hired unqualified drivers or if they required drivers to exceed maximum hours of service specified in regulations.
Maintenance providers. When trucks are maintained or repaired by an outside company, that company may be partially liable if there’s mechanical failure caused by repairs not being done correctly.
Truck manufacturers. If an accident is caused by defective truck parts, the manufacturer of the truck or its individual parts may be considered partly liable.
The truck accident settlement process is complex. An experienced truck accident attorney knows how to identify all the parties who may be considered partially responsible for a truck accident. Your attorney knows exactly how to sue a trucking company successfully. Your lawyer helps you understand your rights and builds a case to obtain the maximum possible compensation.
The List of Truck & Bus Companies That Ram Law Have Had Cases Against
Megabus Northeast, LLC
Coach USA, Inc.
Hendry Bus Company
National Water Main Cleaning Co.
Regional Industries, LLC
Nebraskaland, Inc.
Ralph Clayton & Sons, LLC
Pathfinder Freight Forwarding, LLC
C. Veintimilla & Sons Trucking, LLC
Federal Express Corp.
Dali Transportation, Inc.
Agate Construction Co., Inc.
Lees Light Excavating and Rental, LLC
EZ Trans Corp. d/b/a Statewide Transportation
Horster Trucking, Inc.
Dali Transpiration, Inc.
Contractual Carriers, Inc.
R&L Transfer, Inc.
Greenwood Motor Lines, Inc., d/b/a R+L Carriers
R&L Carriers Shared Services, LLC
EF Corporation d/b/a West Motor Freight
Kenline Logistics, Inc.
TJ Towing, LLC
Jay’s Bus Service, Inc.
ABF Freight System, Inc.
Mid-States Packaging, Inc.
Bobo Transportation, Inc.
KMS Trans, Inc.
Squared Transport, LLC
BVC Contracting, LLC
Esposito Constructions, LLC
Blackhawk Express, LLC
Richard Coriell & Co.
Toppoint, Inc.
Melbi Trucking Corp.
Lizbeth Trucking, LLC
Pablo Trucking, LLC
Shypdirect, LLC
Prime EFS, LLC
Ryder Truck Rental
Holiday Express Corp.
Republic Services of NJ
Middlesex Water Company
MJC Paving and Masonry, LLC
J Bird Trucking, LLC
Bohrens Moving and Storage
Amazon Logistics, Inc.
Amazon.com, Inc.
Penske Truck Leasing Co.
Accurate Waste Systems, LLC
United Site Services
MH&A Services, LLC
Lachos Trucking, LLC
Anane Transport, Inc.
AD Trucking, LLP
A Team Towing, Inc.
HWP Trucking, LLC
Anka White, LLC
MSD Group, Inc.
Dawn Transport, LLC
Central Transport, LLC
Guz Trucking, LLC
Blair Logistics, LLC
H&H General Excavating Co., Inc.
Performance Transportation, LLC
Seman-Tov, Inc.
Santos Garden & Landscaping
Jeff Alte Roofing, Inc.
John Blewett, Inc.
PAL Containers, LLC
Compas Trucking, LLC
Whatever Trucking, LLC
AS Express Corp.
GST Transport Corp.
Marine Transportation Intermodal, Inc., d/b/a MTI, Inc. PA
Aims Logistics, LLC
BJJ Enterprises, LLC
Inter-Coastal, Inc.
Ivyland Construction Co., Inc.
R.P. Blair Equipment Rental, Inc.
Old Dominion Freight Line
Lakeview Farms, Inc.
P&S Transportation, LLC
Last Mile Distribution
Intercept Logistics
La Rabia Cargo Transport, LLC
Earle Asphalt Co.
Walter Earle Transit, LLC
How Do Trucking Companies Cover Themselves in an Accident?
If you were injured in an accident caused by a truck owned by a trucking company, you can be sure the company will do whatever it can to avoid paying you a full and fair compensation. Some actions they take include:
Hiring teams of lawyers to aggressively defend the trucking company
Attempting to get you to release their medical records to minimize your injuries
Offering a low settlement that only covers a small portion of the damages you’ve suffered
When You Are Injured, Our Truck Accident Lawyers at Rebenack, Aronow & Mascolo, L.L.P. Will Help
An accident can be life-changing and saddle you with mounting medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering. Our seasoned Truck accident lawyers at Rebenack, Aronow & Mascolo, L.L.P.can help. Call 732-247-3600 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation. We are located in New Brunswick, Somerville, and Freehold, New Jersey, and we serve clients in Middlesex County, Monmouth County, and Somerset County.
