- Client ReviewsAt Greg Monforton and Partners, our Leamington truck accident lawyers believe that when an individual is injured in a truck accident caused by a negligent driver, that driver must be held accountable for all the losses and damages they have inflicted.
Have you been injured in a collision involving a negligent truck driver?
Begin exploring your legal options here by calling (866) 320-4770 or by simply completing the FREE Case Evaluation form located to the right of the screen.
Types of Truck Accidents
There are many different types of truck accidents which may occur across our Leamington, Ontario roadways. Of course, these accidents are typically determined by a number of different factors, while one of the leading cause is fatigued driving.
Some types of truck accidents include:
- Airbrake failure
- Blind spot accidents
- Jackknife accidents
- Lost cargo
- Rear-end collisions
- Rollover accidents
- Runaway trailers
- Sideswipe accidents
- Tire blowouts
- Under-ride accidents
In order to prevent further accidents, we should all begin practicing defensive driving techniques while also abiding by all traffic laws.
Causes of Truck Accidents
As we can imagine, these truck accidents do not occur on their own, thus there must be a cause of the accident. There are many different causes of truck accidents, as previously mentioned; fatigued driving is the leading cause of accidents.
Some causes of truck accidents include:
- Aggressive driving
- Driving in no-zones
- Inexperienced drivers
- Intoxication
- Load shifts
- Negligent drivers
- Road rage
- Speeding
- Texting while driving
- Vehicle safety
No matter what the cause of the truck accident, they are known to cause serious injuries to all occupant involved, however most injuries are caused to the occupants of passenger vehicles.
Truck Accident Injuries
In Canada, trucks may weigh up to 63,500 kilograms, which can cause a tremendous amount of damages, injuries, and death to anything in its path, if it is involved in an accident.
Some truck accident injuries include:
- Broken glass injuries
- Burn injuries
- Disfigurement
- Internal injuries
- Lacerations
- Loss of limb
- Passenger injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Whiplash
- Wrist injuries
- Wrongful death
After you have been injured in a truck accident, it is essential to achieve medical treatment for these injuries as our lawyers can use the medical documents to formulate a robust case against the negligent and injury causing individuals.
Contact an Established Leamington Truck Accident Barrister
The barristers at Greg Monforton and Partners have enormous sympathy for injured victims and their families, as every person close to the victim may suffer financially and emotionally. Our team will seek to obtain the maximum compensation for your injuries and have obtained millions in settlements and verdicts for our clients over the years.
Serving Leamington, Ontario, we are also able to provide services throughout Ontario and elsewhere needed. Some of the local Leamington areas we serve include, but are not limited to:
- Essex
- Kingsville
- Lakeshore
- Merlin
- Ruthven
- Tilbury
- Wheatley
To begin exploring your legal options, call us at (866) 320-4770 or complete the FREE Case Evaluation form located at the top of this page.