Beckley West Virginia Coal Truck Accident Lawyer | Beckley WV Semi Accident Lawyer

We see it all too frequently on the winding roads of West Virginia - an 18 wheeler or overloaded coal truck overturned on the highway with ambulances and police cars racing to the scene. The sad fact of the vast majority of these accidents is that they are preventable.

When an 18 wheeler or coal truck collides with another car, the force of the impact can be twice as much as what it would be in an accident between two similar sized vehicles. The outcome can also be catastrophic. The negligent driver of the 18 wheeler usually walks away from the accident, while the passengers of the other car are left to deal with serious injuries if they are lucky enough to have survived.

Companies that operate these large trucks are required by law to comply with weight restrictions, maintenance inspection routines and time limits on how long a driver can operate the 18 wheeler or coal truck. When these regulations are not followed, the companies that operate the vehicles can be held liable for the damages and injuries that their drivers cause.

Rist Law Offices helps victims of 18 wheeler and coal truck accidents in West Virginia recover from these accidents. Soon after an accident occurs, insurance companies and even representatives from the companies that own the truck will begin to investigate the case. The phone will ring and an insurance adjuster or company investigator will ask questions about your accident. At this point it is critical to have the assistance of an experienced attorney to help you resolve your case and obtain fair compensation for your injuries.

Rist Law Offices carefully reviews and investigates every single case from the start. In 18 wheeler and coal truck accidents, we will not only investigate the accident itself, but we will investigate what occurred before the accident, including the weighing of the truck, inspections, maintenance and driver training. Focusing on these issues helps bring to light why the 18 wheeler or coal truck was unsafe and it helps to settle cases quickly.

The types of compensation that a person may recover as a result of an 18 wheeler or coal truck accident includes the following:

+ Costs of medical bills, including physical therapy, surgeries and
   other treatment
+ Lost wages and income
+ The costs of future medical care
+ Lost future wages and income
+ Emotional damages
+ Damages for family members for the loss of companionship
   caused by the accident
+ Punitive damages

We accept all of our truck accident cases on a contingency fee basis, which means that you will not owe us a fee unless we obtain compensation for you. If you have been injured in an 18 wheeler or coal truck wreck, call us so that we can discuss your case. Our firm handles cases anywhere in the state of West Virginia. If you cannot come to our offices, we will come to you.

Contact a Beckley West Virginia coal and semi truck accident attorney from Rist Law Offices to see how can we help you today.
Call us toll free at 1-866-982-5299 to schedule a free initial consultation.


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