New Mexico Dump Truck Accident Lawyer
Dump trucks are some of the heaviest and largest vehicles traveling across our area roadways. An accident with a dump truck can prove catastrophic, leading to serious and even permanent injuries. The damages a family incurs following a dump truck accident can represent a serious financial burden. If you or a loved one suffered injuries in an accident involving a dump truck, you have legal options. Contact Fine Law Firm today to schedule a free review of your case.
Why Choose Us?
New Mexico residents turn to the Fine Law Firm because of our combined century of experience and reputation for excellence.
- As leaders in our community, our reputation precedes us. Judges and claims adjusters refer cases to us, and members of our firm often speak at local colleges and universities, as well as for the local Bar Association.
- We have 40 years of experience in trucking accident law that we put to work for our clients. We know the full worth of a trucking accident claim and demand fair compensation for you and your family.
- We take a client-first approach. When you are one of our clients, we treat you like family. We maintain close personal contact and offer advice whenever you need it.
Considerations in Dump Truck Accidents
Dump truck accidents have unique legal considerations that may affect the case. Several factors may influence the cause of a dump truck wreck.
- The weight of the truck. Unfortunately, many dump truck operators receive payment in exchange for the amount of weight they carry. As a result, many companies overload their trucks to turn more profit. Doing so makes the vehicles harder to manage, more difficult to stop, and more prone to rollover.
- The inattention of the driver. Dump truck operators are required to follow strict regulations set forth by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Commission. Unfortunately, some companies prioritize profits over safety and overwork their drivers, which can lead to fatigue.
- Improper vehicle maintenance. Dump trucks and other commercial motor vehicles must undergo routine inspection and maintenance, since their brakes are more likely to wear and their tires are more likely to blow out, given the amount of weight they carry.
Damages in a Dump Truck Accident
Victims of dump truck accidents often incur extensive damages, due to the sheer size of the vehicles involved. Serious and permanently disabling injuries are common. A victim and his or her family may be able to collect compensation from several types of damages that may arise:
- Economic, or special, damages seek compensation for the tangible losses associated with an accident. Common examples include payment of medical bills, loss in income or wages, loss in earning capacity, and the costs of accommodation to a home or dwelling, if necessary.
- Non-economic, or general, damages provide recompense for the immaterial losses a victim suffers, such as physical pain and suffering, emotional turmoil, or any lasting loss in life quality. In the case of permanently disabling injury or death, a victim’s family may seek compensation for loss in partnership or guidance.
Your New Mexico Dump Truck Attorney
It is essential to have an attorney to represent your rights in the process of filing a claim against a dump truck driver or his or her insurance company. Insurers may try to low-ball you or provide a claim offer that is less that what your damages are actually worth. An attorney at Fine Law Firm will aggressively negotiate on your behalf and demand fair compensation for the entirety of your losses. If you or a loved one suffered injuries in an accident involving a dump truck, contact us and schedule a free review of your legal options today.