Maryland Fatal Truck Accident Attorneys

Truck Accident Wrongful Death

According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration statistics, trucking accidents result in nearly 5,000 deaths on the road every year in the United States. If someone you care about was killed as a result of trucker negligence, you and your family may be entitled to significant compensation under the law.

While no one can replace a loved one who was killed in a truck accident in Washington DC or Maryland, a wrongful death claim can help the survivors to begin to cope with their loss by protecting their rights under the law and seeking compensation for their losses. This compensation can pay for or cover a range of costs, including but not limited to funeral expenses, long-term lost income, pain and suffering, legal fees, and medical bills.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations are statutes set forth by the United States government that all big-rig truck drivers must abide by. The language of this contains statute very specific truck operating regulations, including but not limited to:

• Truck length, width, and weight when fully loaded.
• Manner in which loads are stored and secured
• Amount of time a driver can operate a truck without rest
• Stringent blood alcohol/ drug interaction precautions

To pursue a serious truck accident, personal injury, or wrongful death case you need an aggressive and experienced Bethesda truck accident wrongful death attorney to provide the guidance, strategic advice, and support to make your case. Wrongful death cases are civil matters -- the burden of proof on the plaintiff is significantly less than it is in criminal cases. To prove the charge, you need only establish your case by a "preponderance of the evidence." Essentially, you must prove that you are 51% correct. To prove a criminal charge against a negligent truck driver, on the other hand, you must establish guilt "beyond reasonable doubt" -- a much more stringent standard.

Truck accident personal injury or wrongful death claims in Maryland can require significant time, resources, and emotional energy. It's important that you know upfront what your roles and responsibilities will be in such cases. Before retaining your attorney, clarify all terms and conditions. If you would like to discuss your matter confidentially with the experienced lawyers of Alpert Schreyer, call the firm toll-free at 1-800-489-1577 for a free consultation.