Takoma Park Truck Accident Attorneys

Non-economic damages include:

• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Disfigurement
• Loss of enjoyment of life

To recover your economic and non-economic damages, our team at Antezana & Antezana, LLC. can build a comprehensive claim that tells the full story of your injuries. We are prepared to work with financial experts and medical professionals to accurately calculate your economic losses, including future, long-term needs. For non-economic damages, we can use witness testimony, personal journals, and psychological evaluations to clearly demonstrate to a jury or insurance adjuster how the accident altered your life, justifying a fair value for your suffering that falls within the limits of the law.

Punitive damages are only very rarely awarded in Maryland. To recover them, you must have clear and convincing evidence that the defendant acted with actual malice. These damages are designed to punish the defendant for their conduct and discourage similar behavior in the future.

Who Is Liable for a Truck Accident?

Commercial truck accidents tend to be more complicated than other types of vehicular collisions because more than one party could be liable for the crash. Our attorneys understand what to look for when investigating these wrecks and can help you pursue all potential avenues of liability.

Depending on the circumstances, one or more of the following parties could be liable for an accident involving a commercial truck:

• The truck driver. We can look for evidence of immediate negligence, such as speeding, distracted driving, fatigue caused by violations of Hours of Service regulations, or driving under the influence.
• The trucking company. Employers generally bear legal responsibility for their drivers' actions. We can also investigate whether the company cut corners on safety, negligently hired unqualified drivers, or pressured employees to meet unrealistic deadlines.
• The cargo loading company. Third-party vendors often load the trailers of commercial trucks. If they failed to balance freight properly or overloaded the rig, causing it to tip or jackknife, we can hold them accountable for creating the hazard.
• Vehicle and parts manufacturers. Mechanical failures sometimes cause accidents rather than human error. We can pursue claims against manufacturers who introduced defective brakes, tires, or steering systems into the market.
• Maintenance providers. Trucking companies frequently outsource repairs to third-party shops. If a mechanic’s negligence caused or contributed to the accident, they may be liable for the resulting harm.