Connecticut Truck Accident Lawyers

Injury Claims Involving Semi-Trucks, Big Rigs & Other Large Commercial Vehicles

Since 1955, the Connecticut truck accident lawyers at RisCassi & Davis, P.C. have represented many thousands of people injured in motor vehicle accidents with large semi-trucks, big rigs, delivery trucks, 18-wheelers, and other commercial vehicles. We are ready to help you fight for the fair compensation you are owed.

We secured a $40 million settlement for a 53-year-old woman who sustained catastrophic injuries, including traumatic brain injury and paralysis, from a truck accident. Click here to view other successful case outcomes.

Why Choose RisCassi & Davis, P.C.?

• We are a nationally recognized legal team that has been highly awarded and honored for our work on truck accident cases
• You will receive a dedicated legal team, including a lead attorney, that will remain readily available to help you along the way
• We always respond quickly to all client inquires and requests, and we offer personalized and compassionate representation you can trust
• Our team has successfully secured tens of millions of dollars for our clients, including some of Connecticut’s largest injury settlements and verdicts
• We do not charge any upfront or out-of-pocket expenses; our attorneys’ only collect fees if and when they win your case

We are able to travel anywhere in Connecticut to meet with you, whether that’s in your home or at the hospital, and we offer evening and weekend appointments upon request.

On This Page:

• Causes of Tractor Trailer Accidents
• Who is Liable for a Trucking Accident?
• Compensation for Truck Accident Injuries
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Get Help Today

Common Causes of Truck Accidents

Trucks often weigh 20 times more than cars and are much taller with greater ground clearance than cars. The weight discrepancy alone often causes much of the damage in these accidents, though the height of trucks often leads smaller vehicles to underride trucks in collisions, as well.

Braking Issues

Truck braking capability is also a major factor in truck crashes. Loaded tractor-trailers take 20 to 40 percent farther than cars to stop, and the discrepancy is greater on wet and slippery roads or in trucks with poorly maintained or faulty brakes.

Driver Fatigue

Truck driver fatigue is also recognized as a crash risk factor. Often, truck drivers are fatigued due to hours-of-service violations. When trucking companies put pressure on truck drivers to meet strict deadlines or unrealistic quotas, drivers can be tempted to drive beyond the allowable hours, leading to fatigue. Fatigue has been shown to be just as dangerous as intoxication when it comes to operating a motor vehicle.

Improperly Loaded/Overloaded Trucks

When the cargo on a tractor-trailer is not secured properly it can cause the load to shift during transit or even fall off the trailer onto other vehicles. Semi-trucks that are overloaded have too much cargo which can make the trailer harder to maneuver through traffic and more difficult to stop.

Poor Maintenance/Defective Parts

Like all vehicles, commercial trucks must be regularly maintained to ensure they are safe to drive. Sometimes a trucker or their employer will forego regular maintenance in order to save costs, increasing the risk of an accident due to a broken or faulty part. Semi-trucks and trailers can have defective parts, just like passenger vehicles. When recalled, a defective part or vehicle must be replaced immediately to avoid a potential accident.

Other common causes of truck accidents include:

• Speeding
• Drunk driving
• Aggressive/reckless driving
• Traffic law violations
• Negligent hiring/supervision
• Defective roadways
• Unsafe weather conditions

Because of their size and weight, trucks are statistically more likely to be involved in multi-vehicle accidents. The devastation caused by these collisions is immense—and the liable party can and should be held accountable.