Boston Truck Accident Lawyers
Relentless representation for the victims of delivery truck accidents and other types of truck accidents
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Trucks of all shapes and sizes deliver consumer and commercial products throughout Boston. Drivers of tractor-trailers, rigs, delivery trucks, pickup trucks, and all other trucks have a duty to protect everyone on the road. At Santoro & Gray, we hold truck drivers, their employers, and other businesses involved in a shipment accountable when drivers prioritize fast deliveries, drive while tired, or drive while distracted – instead of your safety.
Delivery trucks and heavier commercial trucks are simply no match for a car, motorcycle, or a pedestrian. Our Boston truck accident lawyers help you and your family hold those responsible for the financial and emotional damage they cause. When blind spot accidents, tailgating accidents, cargo spills, wide turn accidents, and other truck accidents happen, we’re ready to help you obtain justice. Our lawyers are known for listening to you so we can address your fears, explain your rights, and understand every way your life is harder and more difficult because a truck driver failed to protect you.
Notable truck accident results
Notable truck accident recoveries our attorneys have worked on include a multi-million dollar resolution for a family of four severely injured victims, and one fatal victim, when a commercial truck driver lost control and crushed the family’s vehicle on an interstate highway.
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How Santoro & Gray can help you
- What types of truck accident cases do you handle in Boston?
- What are the different types of delivery trucks in Boston?
- Why do delivery trucks and other types of truck drivers cause accidents in Boston?
- What injuries do truck accidents cause in Boston?
- Who do your Boston lawyers hold accountable when delivery and other types of truck accidents happen?
- What’s my truck accident claim worth in Massachusetts?
- What regulations govern truck accident claims in Massachusetts?
- Do you have a Boston truck accident lawyer near me?
What types of truck accident cases do you handle in Boston?
At Santoro & Gray, our lawyers have the experience and working relationships with investigators, traffic reconstruction experts, and trucking industry professionals to handle every type of truck accident case. These accidents include accidents that are similar to car accidents, including:
- Head-on accidents
- Broadsides/T-bone collisions
- Rear-end crashes
- Accidents at intersections
- Single-vehicle accidents
- Multiple-vehicle accidents
And, accidents that are generally unique to trucks, including:
- Jackknife accidents
- Rollover accidents
- Accidents due to blind spots
- Wide-turn accidents
- Underride accidents
- Accidents due to shifting cargo, overloaded cargo, and spilled cargo
What are the different types of delivery trucks in Boston?
At Santoro & Gray, we file claims against the drivers of trucks that make long-distance deliveries in semis, rigs, and tractor-trailers. We also file claims against local drivers who make deliveries from their stores, restaurants, and local fulfillment centers to residents and businesses throughout Boston. These local drivers operate box trucks, vans, refrigerator trucks, and other types of cargo trucks.
We’re ready to file a personal injury or wrongful death claim if you’re involved in an accident involving any of these types of delivery trucks:
- FedEx, DHL, and Amazon
- Walmart and Target
- Local restaurants (pizza places, Chinese restaurants, delis, and other restaurants)
- Local grocery stores and supermarkets
- Local retail stores
- DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub, and other local food delivery companies
- All direct and third-party delivery companies that deliver to your home or business
Why do delivery truck drivers and other types of truck drivers cause accidents in Boston?
Our Boston delivery truck accident lawyers hold truck drivers and truck companies accountable for accidents that happen due to their negligence.
Some of the common causes of delivery truck accidents and other types of truck accidents include the following:
Timeline demands
Many long-distance and local companies promise fast deliveries, including same-day or even same-hour deliveries. Some drivers make more money if they make more deliveries. These pressures regularly cause drivers to speed or take chances when their safety should be their top concern.
Lack of route knowledge
These days, most drivers fail to plan their trip before they start to drive. Instead, they rely on their GPS to direct drivers about which roads to take, as well as when and where to turn. Looking at digital screens, instead of listening to them, is a dangerous type of driver distraction.
Blind spots
Most trucks don’t have rear or side windows. Drivers who fail to regularly check their side mirrors and use the latest video technology can easily cause an accident with another vehicle or a pedestrian when they turn or change lanes.
Tired drivers
Drivers of commercial trucks must comply with the FMCSA Hours of Service rules. Many delivery truck drivers fail to take routine rest breaks, drive at night when they’re already tired, or work long hours to make more money. Tired drivers lack judgment, have poor reaction times, and are dangerous to other vehicles on the highways and residents in local neighborhoods.
Other causes of delivery/long-haul truck accidents
At Santoro & Gray, we also hold truck drivers, trucking companies, and manufacturers liable for:
- Failing to routinely inspect, maintain, and repair their vehicles.
- Overloading their trucks or improperly storing the cargo and merchandise, which can cause drivers to lose control or cause the cargo to spill, creating havoc for everyone nearby.
- Tailgating, failing to yield, and all other Massachusetts traffic violations.
- Defective truck parts.
What injuries do truck accidents cause in Boston?
At Santoro & Gray, we work with your doctors and our own network of medical professionals to handle all types of catastrophic, permanent, and serious injuries, including the following:
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and head trauma
- Spinal cord injuries, including paralysis and herniated disks
- Loss of limb/traumatic injuries
- Burn injuries
- Broken bones/fractures
- Internal bleeding and organ damage
- Back, neck, and shoulder pain
- Nerve, tissue, muscle, ligament, and tendon damage
- Loss of sight or hearing
- Cuts, bruises, sprains, and strains
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Emotional trauma
- Death
Who do your Boston lawyers hold accountable when delivery and other types of truck accidents happen?
At Santoro & Gray, we file claims against everyone responsible for your truck accident. Often, more than one defendant is responsible. The defendants may include:
- The driver of the delivery truck, tractor-trailer, or any other truck
- The truck driver’s employer
- The owner of the truck, if the driver and owner are not the same
- The companies involved in the shipment, including the companies providing the merchandise
- Route owners
- A manufacturer of defective truck parts
- A seller of alcohol to a driver who is visibly intoxicated and causes an accident due to their intoxication
- Maintenance and repair companies
- Any other responsible parties
At Santoro & Gray, we understand which insurance policies cover your claim. These policies include:
- The truck driver’s liability insurance
- The insurance coverage that the companies involved in the shipment should have
- Your own uninsured/underinsured policy
- Your PIP (personal injury protection) insurance
- Any comprehensive or collision insurance that you have
- Other types of insurance, such as excess coverage and umbrella insurance
What’s my truck accident claim worth in Massachusetts?
We listen to you when you tell us every way that you’re hurting. Our lawyers combine our strong presence in the courtroom with our ability to highlight the human element behind every case. We work with your doctors to verify your injuries, understand the full range of medical care you’ll need, and examine every way your injuries are affecting every part of your life. We also work with your employers and other experts to verify your other financial and personal damage.
At Santoro & Gray, we demand compensation for all your current and future:
- Medical expenses: These include ER transit and care, hospital stays, surgeries, doctor visits, rehabilitative therapy, assistive devices/technology, and medications - including likely complications.
- Lost income and wages: This amount includes wages, salary, business income, benefits, and other financial losses for as long as your injuries prevent you from working.
- Physical pain and emotional suffering: This amount includes every moment of pain, distress, itching, anxiety, depression, and other physical and emotional trauma.
- Property damage: We seek compensation for the cost to fix or replace your vehicle and any other property damage.
- Other damages: These include any scars, disfigurement, loss of bodily function, inability to enjoy life’s pleasures, and loss of consortium.
Our lawyers also seek wrongful death damages for family members if a truck accident is fatal. These damages include the funeral and burial costs, the loss of financial support, and the loss of personal support (love, guidance, and companionship).
We seek punitive damages when allowed under Massachusetts law, such as in certain wrongful death cases involving gross negligence or willful misconduct.
What regulations govern truck accident claims in Massachusetts?
Our lawyers understand the federal and state laws that apply to the trucking industry, including:
- FMCSA Hours of Service Rules
- Electronic Logging Device requirements
- OSHA loading and unloading requirements
- State weight limits
- State traffic laws
Statute of limitations
Generally, you have three years to file your truck accident claim. However, shorter time limits may apply.
Please don’t wait to seek legal advice. We need to promptly speak with witnesses, examine the accident site, review your medical condition and treatment, and address many other issues.
Do you have a Boston truck accident lawyer near me?
Yes. We meet clients at our Boston Office located at 131 Dartmouth Street, 3rd Floor, Suite 35. We want to hear your story. If your health prevents you from traveling, we’re able to make arrangements to meet with you at your home or at a healthcare facility. We also conduct conversations by phone and through online video platforms like Zoom.
Get help today from our accomplished Boston truck accident and truck delivery lawyers
We understand your anxiety. You’re worrying whether your good health will ever return. The medical and home bills are mounting. Santoro & Gray is ready to help you now. Our lawyers have extensive experience in personal injury and wrongful death cases. Our firm provides a blend of personal services with strong advocacy skills and an impressive record of results to have earned the respect of former clients, insurance companies, and the Boston and Massachusetts legal community.
Please call us or fill out our contact form to schedule a free consultation. We handle cases on a contingency fee basis. Our success depends on your success – personally and financially.